Guidelines for Indian Nationals Attending U.S. Visa Interviews
Verify your immigration status before any USCIS or consular appointment. Overstays and unauthorized work can prompt detention if…
Detained at Green Card Interview: Impacts for Immigrant Applicants
Babblejit Kaur, an Indian-origin Long Beach resident, was detained by ICE during a USCIS biometrics appointment despite an…
Airport Visa Revocation Triggers: Misrepresentation and Status
CBP can revoke a visa at entry; misrepresentation, status violations, employer inconsistencies, and device evidence drive revocations. 2025…
H-1B Revoked at U.S. Airport, 5-Year Ban Sparks Travel Risk
A traveler with a valid November 2024 H-1B stamp and petition says CBP cancelled the visa at secondary…
Colbert Pushes Canada for Wealthy Immigrants Considering Gold Card
On Sept. 19, 2025, the White House announced the Gold Card initiative proposing faster U.S. residency for large…
Arizona AG Mayes challenges new H-1B visa fee in federal suit
Arizona joined 19 other state attorneys general in suing to block Proclamation 10,973, which adds a $100,000 surcharge…
Bondi Attack: No Immediate Change to Australian Visa or Border Rules
After the Bondi Beach attack, visa rules for visitors and students remained unchanged. Authorities prioritised urgent visa enquiries…
TCS and Infosys to bear $100k H-1B fee for new petitions
A presidential proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on select new H-1B filings from Sept. 21, 2025, to Sept.…
Understanding Australia’s Skilled Regional Visa: Path to Residency
Subclass 494 lets skilled workers move to regional Australia with employer sponsorship for up to five years. Applicants…
Saudi Arabia and China Agree Visa Waiver for Diplomatic Passports
Saudi Arabia and China signed a targeted mutual visa exemption on Dec. 15, 2025 for diplomatic, service, and…
ETIAS for CBI Passports: Pre-Travel Authorization, Not a Limit
ETIAS requires many Caribbean CBI passport holders to get an online travel authorisation before Schengen trips. Apply via…
JBNU Joins K-STAR Visa Track, Extending Stays for Regional Talent
JBNU joined the K-STAR track, enabling recommended F-2-7S visas for top STEM master’s and PhD graduates. The move…
What Retired Government Employees Should Disclose to CBP on B-1/B-2
When arriving on B-1/B-2 visas, retired government employees must truthfully state occupations if asked, make clear work is…
Safety of International Students in the U.S. Amid Trump-Era Policies
Stop AAPI Hate’s national survey finds just 4% of international students feel very or extremely safe amid recent…