A recent trend has emerged in which H-1B workers laid off from their U.S. jobs are being issued Notices to Appear (NTAs), initiating formal deportation proceedings. USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) is issuing NTAs even to employees who remain within the 60-day post-termination grace period permitted under current immigration regulations. This unexpected development is […]

Visa Interview Waivers Curtailed: What the New DOS Policy Means for Applicants

On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced a significant recission of its visa interview waiver policy, which will become effective from September 2, 2025. Under this new policy change, in-person interviews will become mandatory for the majority of visa categories, including H-1B, L-1, F-1, J-1, O-1, E-1, and E-2, among others. […]

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India Resumes Tourist Visa Issuance for Chinese Citizens After 5 Years

The Indian Embassy in China, via its official account on Sina Weibo—a leading Chinese microblogging platform—announces that India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals starting July 24, 2025. This decision ends a five-year suspension that has been in place since 2020, following the Galwan Valley clash, which severely strained bilateral relations. Key Highlights: […]

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Why USCIS Site Visits Matter in 2025 for Employers and Petitioners

In 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continues to strengthen its oversight of employment-based immigration. A key aspect of this effort involves worksite visits by Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) officers. These site visits are designed to verify that employers and foreign workers are complying with the terms of approved visa petitions. […]

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Planning to Apply for a Marriage Green Card in 2025? Read This First

As of early 2025, couples seeking permanent residency through marriage are subject to heightened scrutiny and more rigorous adjudication processes. While there haven’t been headline-making policy changes, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has quietly rolled out several procedural revisions that are now reshaping how marriage-based green card petitions are handled. If you plan to […]

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The L-2 Visa: A Gateway for Dependents of L-1 Visa Holders

The L-2 visa is specifically designed to allow the spouse and unmarried children (under 21) of an L-1 visa holder to live legally in the United States. The L-1 visa is issued to employees of international companies who are relocated to a U.S. branch in executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge positions, allowing them to work […]

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Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 Receives Presidential Assent and Becomes Law

The Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 was enacted by the Indian Parliament and received Presidential assent on April 4, 2025. This legislation marks a significant step toward streamlining and modernising India’s immigration laws, offering a more coherent framework to govern the entry, stay, and exit of foreigners. The Act will come into effect on a […]

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Understanding the Visa Validity Versus Authorized Stay to Avoid Overstaying in the U.S.

Many travelers are unaware that holding a visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. In reality, a visa only allows you to travel to a U.S. port of entry, such as, an airport, seaport, or land border crossing and request permission to enter the country. For simplicity, we will refer to all entry […]

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U.S. Student Visas Woes and An Enhanced Focus on Chinese Nationals and Harvard University

Student Visa Appointments Suspended The Trump administration persists in enforcing restrictive measures concerning international students. Following a spate of widespread visa revocations and terminations of status actions affecting thousands of students, the administration last week requested that all consular posts suspend scheduling new student visa appointments until further guidance was received. This pause is to […]

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USCIS Changes Gender Marker Policy on Immigration Forms

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) changed how gender markers are recorded on immigration forms. Since April 2, 2025, applicants do not have an option to select a third gender option (“X”) on USCIS documents. Instead, the agency now recognizes only two sex classifications: male and female. Why the Change? This update follows a federal […]

H-1B Workers Receiving “Notices to Appear” Despite 60-Day Grace Rule Post-Layoff

Visa Interview Waivers Curtailed: What the New DOS Policy Means for Applicants

India Resumes Tourist Visa Issuance for Chinese Citizens After 5 Years

Why USCIS Site Visits Matter in 2025 for Employers and Petitioners

Planning to Apply for a Marriage Green Card in 2025? Read This First

The L-2 Visa: A Gateway for Dependents of L-1 Visa Holders

Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 Receives Presidential Assent and Becomes Law

Understanding the Visa Validity Versus Authorized Stay to Avoid Overstaying in the U.S.

U.S. Student Visas Woes and An Enhanced Focus on Chinese Nationals and Harvard University

USCIS Changes Gender Marker Policy on Immigration Forms

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