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26
May

USCIS Changes Gender Marker Policy on Immigration Forms

May 26, 2025
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...
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02
May

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India Centralize Non-Immigrant Visa Processing

May 2, 2025
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India have centralized non-immigrant visa processing to boost efficiency and meet increasing demand. Key updates include: H & L first-time visa interviews: Now primarily scheduled in Hyderabad Blanket Ls: Processed in Chennai B1/B2 drop box (interview waiver) cases: Centralized in New Delhi H & L drop box (interview waiver) cases: Centralized in Chennai...
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02
May

Understanding the Rules & Restrictions for Hassle-Free U.S. Business Travel

May 2, 2025
The United States welcomes millions of business visitors each year. However, immigration authorities have heightened scrutiny of incoming travelers, a trend that gained momentum during the Trump administration’s focus on immigration enforcement and national security. As a result, what may appear to be a straightforward business trip can unexpectedly lead to delays, extended questioning, or...
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29
Apr

Preparing for Enhanced Visa Screening and Navigating U.S. Administrative Processing

April 29, 2025
The landscape of U.S. visa processing has undergone a seismic shift. Over the past few months, foreign nationals and sponsoring employers have been navigating an increasingly complex and unforgiving system. New layers of scrutiny, security-driven delays, and discretionary decision-making have replaced what was once a largely procedural and predictable process. The recent surge in administrative...
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24
Apr

How to Change Jobs on an H-1B Visa

April 24, 2025
Changing jobs while on an H-1B visa can be an exciting step forward—but it requires careful planning, legal precision, and a clear understanding of the transfer process. Between 2005 and 2022, nearly 130,576 H-1B visa holders changed employers, showing a growing trend in employment mobility for skilled foreign professionals in the U.S., according to an...
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21
Apr

Can H-4 Visa Holders Work in the U.S.? Here’s What You Should Know

April 21, 2025
As an immigration attorney who has guided countless families through the complexities of U.S. immigration law, one of the most common concerns I hear from clients is about employment rights for H-4 visa holders. If you are in the United States as the spouse of an H-1B visa holder, you are likely on an H-4...
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16
Apr

How to Change Jobs on an H-1B Visa

April 16, 2025
Changing jobs while on an H-1B visa can be an exciting step forward—but it requires careful planning, legal precision, and a clear understanding of the transfer process. Between 2005 and 2022, nearly 130,576 H-1B visa holders changed employers, showing a growing trend in employment mobility for skilled foreign professionals in the U.S., according to an...
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14
Apr

Important Travel Guidance for U.S. Visa Holders Amid Shifting Immigration Policies

April 14, 2025
With a series of executive actions recently reshaping the U.S. immigration landscape, admission into the U.S. for visa holders and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs or green card holders) has become increasingly uncertain. While no blanket travel ban is currently in place, reports of intensified scrutiny at airports and consulates are widespread under the Trump administration....
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12
Apr

Foreign Students in the U.S.: Revocation of Visas and Termination of SEVIS Records

April 12, 2025
The recent actions by the Trump administration to revoke F-1 visas of international students have caused significant concern within academic communities. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on March 27, 2025, that over 300 student visas have been revoked, citing alleged involvement in campus activism and the sharing of “anti-national” content on social media as...
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07
Apr

Tighter Social Media Vetting for U.S. Student and Exchange Visa Applicants

April 7, 2025
The U.S. immigration system now requires stricter social media vetting for student and exchange visa applicants. Recently, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) introduced more rigorous screening procedures for individuals seeking F-1, M-1, and J-1 visas. These measures, driven by national security priorities, have far-reaching implications for international students hoping to study in the United...
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