New Visa Scheme for Turkish Tourists to Greek Islands
Turkey and Greece introduce a new visa scheme allowing Turkish tourists to visit ten Greek islands for a…
Indian American Community Reports Lowest Poverty Rate Among Asian Americans: Reports
A Pew Research Center study reveals Indian Americans have the lowest poverty rate among Asian Americans at 6%,…
US Immigration’s New Gender Option Ignites Debate | What You Need To Know
US immigration forms now include a third gender option, recognizing diverse identities. This change, effective before March 2023…
Update: US Embassy India Offers B1/B2 Visa Interview Waiver Appointments
The US Embassy in India announced changes to B1/B2 visa waivers and interview appointments, centralizing interview waivers in…
H-1B Visa Cap Reached for 2025 Fiscal Year
The USCIS announced reaching the H-1B visa cap for FY 2025, introducing a new lottery process favoring unique…
H-1B USCIS FY 2025 Cap Selection Results and Filing Guide
USCIS completes FY 2025 H-1B lottery selection; filing begins April 1, 2024, with new fees, updated forms, and…
Moscow Attack Spurs Putin to Tighten Immigration, Worsening Labor Shortage
In response to a deadly attack in Moscow, Russia plans to enforce stricter immigration policies, including biometric registration…
USCIS Adds Third Gender Option ‘X’ to Form N-400
The USCIS has updated the Form N-400, introducing an "X" gender option starting April 1, 2024, for those…
I-290B Form Instructions and New Fee Update
Starting April 1, 2024, USCIS has updated fees for immigration applications, including the I-290B form for appeals and…
Assam Detains Bangladeshi Nationals Amid Illegal Immigration Concerns
Two Bangladeshi nationals were detained in Assam's South Salmara-Mankachar for illegal entry into India, underlining ongoing concerns about…
Reducing Visa Wait Times in India: President Biden’s Directive to US Envoy
President Joe Biden directed US envoy Eric Garcetti to reduce visa wait times for Indians, highlighting efforts to…
New I-360 Petition Fees Effective April 2024
Starting April 1, 2024, immigration application fees, including the I-360 Petition, will increase. Applicants must postmark their applications…
South Indian Films Turf War Leads to Shootings in Canada
South Indian films' popularity in Canada has led to a turf war, manifesting in theatre shootings and distribution…
Qingyang Zhan Maine College Student From China Found Dead Near Campus
The small town of Topsham, Maine, is mourning the mysterious death of Qingyang Zhan, a Bowdoin College student…