Guides
Practical how-to guides for every stage of the immigration process — from first visa application through naturalization. Checklists, timelines, cost breakdowns, and mistake-avoidance strategies.
2025 U.S. Work Authorization: $100,000 H-1B Fee and Reforms
DHS and USCIS 2025 policies include a $100,000 H-1B Entry Fee for overseas petitions, wage-focused H-1B selection, and proposed four-year F-1/J-1 admissions. Agencies will cross-check payroll and tax data, increasing…
Delhi High Court Finds Mishra’s Termination Defamatory, Orders Remedies
Delhi High Court held that unproven, stigmatizing phrases in a June 2020 termination letter were defamatory, ordered removal,…
DV-2027 Green Card Lottery: Complete Guide to Rules, Status, and What to Do Now
DV-2027 adds a $1 electronic registration fee due at entry, with registration expected in early October 2025 for…
U.S. 2025 Travel Restrictions: Full, Partial Bans, and Key Exemptions
A June 2025 212(f) proclamation suspended visas and entry for 12 countries and partially restricted seven more. New…
Tatkaal Passport in India: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide
Tatkaal fast-tracks passport applications for genuine urgent travel, typically completing in 1–3 working days after verification. Prepare exact…
Project Firewall: How Trump’s Enforcement Push Reshapes H-1B Outcomes
Project Firewall (Sept 19, 2025) intensifies DOL H-1B enforcement for 12 months with surprise audits, Secretary-certified probes, interagency…
US Green Card Registrations Reopen Oct 1, 2025 for EB-1 to EB-5
Fiscal-year visa caps reset October 1, 2025, reopening EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 filings. Approvals require priority dates…
F-1 to H-1B: Securing Visa Without Original I-797—Key Steps
A Hyderabad consulate approved an H-1B visa without the original I-797 after the applicant presented a certified copy,…
Trump-Backed H-1B Overhaul: $100,000 Fee and Looming 2026 Changes
The administration proposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions starting February 2026 and plans to replace the…
From 214(b) Rejection to Approval: Concise Answers Secure U.S. Visa
A Delhi senior manager overcame a Section 214(b) B1/B2 refusal by giving brief, DS-160‑consistent answers, stressing business purpose,…