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Sep

USCIS Granted Broader Policing Authority Under New DHS Policy

September 18, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a major change in its role within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Under a final rule published, the agency has been granted expanded law enforcement authority, marking a historic shift in how USCIS operates. A new class of officers, designated as 1811 special agents, will now...

Aug

U.S. Visas – Major Changes that Impact Indian Applicants

August 26, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

The USCIS has introduced a new visa fee, and the US Embassy in India has announced significant changes to passport collection and visa renewal procedures for Indian applicants. In this article, we describe some of the changes that impact Indian’s applying for U.S. visas End of Third-Party Passport Collection Effective August 1, 2025, third parties...

Aug

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

August 20, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

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...

Jul

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

July 29, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

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....

Jul

Why USCIS Site Visits Matter in 2025 for Employers and Petitioners

July 15, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

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. ...

Jul

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

July 7, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

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...

Jun

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

June 11, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

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...

Jun

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

June 5, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

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...

May

USCIS Changes Gender Marker Policy on Immigration Forms

May 26, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

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...

May

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

May 2, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

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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