Indian-origin CEO Aravind Srinivas, who has been waiting for his green card for the past three years, too ...More

Indian-origin CEO Aravind Srinivas, who has been waiting for his green card for the past three years, took an advice from Elon Musk regarding his application status. Musk's one-word response to Perplexity AI CEO has gone viral and has sparked debate on US immigration. Aravind Srinivas co-founded Perplexity AI in 2022, a search engine. ...Less

The December Visa Bulletin from the U.S. Department of State revealed limited progress in employment-base ...More

The December Visa Bulletin from the U.S. Department of State revealed limited progress in employment-based visa categories, especially for Indian applicants. While EB-2 and EB-3 categories saw slight advancements, EB-1 and EB-5 remained largely unchanged. ...Less

Perplexity AI’s Indian CEO Aravind Srinivas recently revealed on X, formerly Twitter, that he has been wa ...More

Perplexity AI’s Indian CEO Aravind Srinivas recently revealed on X, formerly Twitter, that he has been waiting for US green card for the past three years. Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk responded to him, assuring him Donald Trump will fix this issue. A US green card allows a person to work and live permanently in the United States. ...Less

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a significant policy change for lawfu ...More

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a significant policy change for lawful permanent residents renewing their Green Cards. Starting September 2023, USCIS will automatically extend the validity of Green Cards to 36 months for applicants filing Form I-90, which replaces expiring or expired cards. ...Less

The U.S. Department of State's November 2024 Visa Bulletin indicates changes in family-based categories, ...More

The U.S. Department of State's November 2024 Visa Bulletin indicates changes in family-based categories, notably an 11-month adjustment in the F-4 category for India. Employment-based categories remain unchanged. Final Action dates for Indian applicants are February 1, 2022 (EB-1), July 15, 2012 (EB-2), and November 1, 2012 (EB-3), impacting green card wait times. ...Less

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America's reputation as a land of freedom attracts millions of immigrants, including those who come on H1 ...More

America's reputation as a land of freedom attracts millions of immigrants, including those who come on H1B visas for skilled professionals. In 2023, over 440,000 H1B visas were approved, with a significant number going to Indians. However, many adult children of H1B visa holders face deportation risks as they turn 21 and lose their dependent status, with around 250,000 at risk. ...Less

Understanding the Visa Bulletin is indeed crucial for individuals seeking Green Cards. It serves as a roa ...More

Understanding the Visa Bulletin is indeed crucial for individuals seeking Green Cards. It serves as a roadmap, offering valuable insights into the process of adjusting immigration status and determining eligibility based on application submission. ...Less

Amazon and Google have halted green card applications for immigrants in the United States for 2024, citin ...More

Amazon and Google have halted green card applications for immigrants in the United States for 2024, citing recent tech industry layoffs, including those at Microsoft. This decision adds to the challenges faced by foreign workers, especially in the tech sector. Both companies have paused PERM applications, which are crucial for obtaining permanent labor certification and initiating the green card process. Amazon announced the suspension earlier this year, extending it through 2024, while Google suspended PERM applications in January 2023, coinciding with layoffs. ...Less

The April 2024 Visa Bulletin shows significant advancement in Final Action Dates and Dates for Filings fo ...More

The April 2024 Visa Bulletin shows significant advancement in Final Action Dates and Dates for Filings for Indian applicants under different Green Card categories. The bulletin provides important information on EB adjustments, application processing, and wait times for green cards. It also highlights the different employment-based preferences and eligibility criteria. ...Less

Only 3% of green card applicants in the US are expected to get permanent status in FY 2024, leading to a ...More

Only 3% of green card applicants in the US are expected to get permanent status in FY 2024, leading to a backlog of 34.7 million pending applications. The Green Card Lottery has a declining win rate, and the family-sponsored and employment-based immigration systems face challenges. ...Less

The March 2024 Visa Bulletin shows progress in EB-1 India and EB-1 China. The bulletin provides important ...More

The March 2024 Visa Bulletin shows progress in EB-1 India and EB-1 China. The bulletin provides important information about adjustment of status applications and immigrant visa availability. It includes charts for filing visa applications and final action dates for family-sponsored and employment-based preferences. ...Less

Green Card applicants under employment-based categories need to know the importance of their employer's f ...More

Green Card applicants under employment-based categories need to know the importance of their employer's financial status in their permanent residency application. If their employers are not able to prove their ability ro pay the requisite wages, Green Card applications can be rejected. If you decide to switch jobs while on the queue for your Green Card, read on to know how this rule applies to you. ...Less

If you are a family member of a US citizen, you have the option to seek lawful permanent resident status ...More

If you are a family member of a US citizen, you have the option to seek lawful permanent resident status while you are within the United States. This classification encompasses immediate family members, fiancés, widowers, and individuals who have suffered cruelty at the hands of a US citizen. ...Less

Every month, the Department of State assesses the backlog in various immigrant visa categories and uses t ...More

Every month, the Department of State assesses the backlog in various immigrant visa categories and uses this data to project priority dates. Individuals with a priority date on or before the projected date can proceed to the next step in their immigration process, whether it involves filing for adjustment of status or applying for an immigrant visa at a consulate abroad. ...Less

For new applicants from India, the backlog for the EB?2 and EB?3 categories (which are combined because a ...More

For new applicants from India, the backlog for the EB?2 and EB?3 categories (which are combined because applicants can move between them) is effectively a life sentence, the report says. About 424,000 employment‐?based applicants will die waiting, and over 90 percent of them will be Indians. Given that Indians are currently half of all new employer‐?sponsored applicants, roughly half of all newly sponsored immigrants will die before they receive a green card.?? ...Less

The EB-1 Green Card category, which provides a fast track route to permanent residency in the US for indi ...More

The EB-1 Green Card category, which provides a fast track route to permanent residency in the US for individuals with exceptional talent or academic qualifications, has experienced a 10-year retrogression for Indian applicants. The retrogression is believed to be due to increased demand, particularly from professionals in India's robust professional sector, as well as applicants from other backlogged categories. ...Less

The U non-immigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental o ...More

The U non-immigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. ?? ...Less

One of the biggest concerns of applying for your green card is to have no certain timeline. Even simple a ...More

One of the biggest concerns of applying for your green card is to have no certain timeline. Even simple applications can take a long time to process. This is what USCIS suggests one should do to have a smoother experience. ...Less

This includes the recapture of more than 2,30,000 unused employment-based green cards from 1992 to 2022 a ...More

This includes the recapture of more than 2,30,000 unused employment-based green cards from 1992 to 2022 and processing a portion of these every fiscal year in addition to the annual limit of 1,40,000 for this category. ...Less

Many Indians who want to immigrate to the US for better opportunities are facing long delays in obtaining ...More

Many Indians who want to immigrate to the US for better opportunities are facing long delays in obtaining permanent residency. The US immigration policy places a cap on the number of green cards issued to each country, regardless of population or other factors. This has created a backlog of over 1 million Indians waiting for their green cards. ...Less

Douglas Rand, the Senior Advisor to the director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (U ...More

Douglas Rand, the Senior Advisor to the director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), said the annual limit established by Congress on family-sponsored preference green cards is 2,26,000 for the whole world while the annual limit on employment-based green cards is 1,40,000. ...Less

If you’re in line for a green card, it’s important to keep track of these changes and prepare all documen ...More

If you’re in line for a green card, it’s important to keep track of these changes and prepare all documents needed for your application ahead of time. Once the Visa Bulletin shows that a green card is available to you, you can file as quickly as possible. If you fail to file in a month when a green card is available, you can risk facing a surprise backward movement (retrogression) in the next Visa Bulletin, which would close your window of opportunity for filing a green card application.?? ...Less

If an individual is unable to get US-H1B1 Visa, then he/she has a way to get US Visa. via US EB-5 visa pr ...More

If an individual is unable to get US-H1B1 Visa, then he/she has a way to get US Visa. via US EB-5 visa program. This visa program asks applicant to make a business investment which leads to creation of jobs in the U.S. However, there ae certain risks involved while applying for US EB-5 visa program. ...Less

“Lawful permanent residents who properly file Form I-90 to renew an expiring or expired green card may re ...More

“Lawful permanent residents who properly file Form I-90 to renew an expiring or expired green card may receive this extension. Form I-90 receipt notices had previously provided a 12-month extension of the validity of a green card,” USCIS states. ...Less

Although the process for all categories is almost the same, the I-130 processing time will vary widely ba ...More

Although the process for all categories is almost the same, the I-130 processing time will vary widely based on the type of relationship (between the petitioner and the beneficiary), the place of birth of the foreign national, the USCIS’ backlogs, waiting times at the applicable consular post and the accuracy and completeness of the I-130 petition. ...Less

Under the Trump-era rule, the use of housing vouchers, food stamps and Medicaid could be counted against ...More

Under the Trump-era rule, the use of housing vouchers, food stamps and Medicaid could be counted against immigrants applying for green cards. The Trump administration also created a new test that considered applicants' income, age, medical conditions, skills and family size to determine whether they were likely to rely on these benefits in the future.?? ...Less

The Green card has a specific validity period. Once the period is over, you have to renew it or replace i ...More

The Green card has a specific validity period. Once the period is over, you have to renew it or replace it. Find out how long it takes to replace or renew the Green Card. ...Less

Sri Lankan newspaper Daily Mirror, citing highly-placed sources, claimed that Rajapaksa's lawyers in the ...More

Sri Lankan newspaper Daily Mirror, citing highly-placed sources, claimed that Rajapaksa's lawyers in the United States had already begun the procedure last month for his application to obtain the Green Card as he was eligible to apply due to his wife Loma Rajapaksa being a US citizen. ...Less

The EAGLE Act phases out the 7% per-country limit on employment-based immigrant visas and raises the 7% p ...More

The EAGLE Act phases out the 7% per-country limit on employment-based immigrant visas and raises the 7% per-country limit on family-sponsored visas to 15%. This will allow American employers to focus on hiring immigrants based on merit, not birthplace. ...Less

While closures and limited operations at US embassies and consular offices through the pandemic led to hi ...More

While closures and limited operations at US embassies and consular offices through the pandemic led to high numbers of available employment-based green cards, as of mid-June 2022, USCIS and the US Department of State (DOS) have used significantly more visas than at the same point in FY 2021. ...Less

The Indian-origin finance minister, who has been fighting back attacks over wife Akshata Murty's tax arra ...More

The Indian-origin finance minister, who has been fighting back attacks over wife Akshata Murty's tax arrangements in India and also Opposition allegations around his own finances, said in a Twitter post on Sunday that he is confident the independent review by House of Lords peer Christopher Geidt, the Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests, will provide “further clarity”. ...Less

The recommendations include a set of measures including allowing people in the employment green card back ...More

The recommendations include a set of measures including allowing people in the employment green card backlogs to seek a waiver of the annual country- cap limitations by paying a super fee of $5000 at the time they file their final adjustment of status applications. Indians currently face decades long wait times for permanent residency on account of annual country quotas. ...Less

In a letter to Speaker of House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the lawmakers said ...More

In a letter to Speaker of House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the lawmakers said the budget reconciliation package provide relief to these individuals stuck in the employment-based green card backlog, thereby strengthening the economy in the process. ...Less

The current pace of processing by US Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS suggests they will was ...More

The current pace of processing by US Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS suggests they will waste more than 100,000 Green Cards, a fact recently confirmed by the Department of State officer in charge of determining visa usage. ...Less

You must be able to demonstrate “sustained national or international acclaim” in your field. You do that ...More

You must be able to demonstrate “sustained national or international acclaim” in your field. You do that through one of the two ways. First, either you must have received a one-time national or internationally recognized award. Second, if you do not have such an award, alternatively, you must pass two tests: quantitative and qualitative. ...Less

The protesters said that the fairness bill removes country caps and allots green cards as a first come fi ...More

The protesters said that the fairness bill removes country caps and allots green cards as a first come first serve basis. It passed in the House of Representatives by 365 votes in 2019 and its Senate equivalent S386 passed the Senate in 2020. Now the bill is back to the House as a modified version. They urged Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren to bring it to vote as a bipartisan solution to end the suffering of skilled professionals. ...Less

Indian IT professionals, most of whom are highly skilled and come to the US mainly on the H-1B work visas ...More

Indian IT professionals, most of whom are highly skilled and come to the US mainly on the H-1B work visas, are the worst sufferers of the current immigration system which imposes a seven per cent per country quota on allotment of the coveted Green Card or permanent legal residency. ...Less

According to the April 2020 data published by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the gr ...More

According to the April 2020 data published by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the green card backlog for employment-based immigrants in fiscal year 2020 surpassed 1.2 million applicants — the highest number ever. While more employment-based green card numbers did become available in fiscal year 2021, they are just not enough to meaningfully reduce the green card wait times. ...Less

The green card backlog touched 800,000 in 2019, with over 60% of these being Indians. On Dec. 2, 2020, th ...More

The green card backlog touched 800,000 in 2019, with over 60% of these being Indians. On Dec. 2, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed a legislation – Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act - to eliminate the 7% per country-cap on green card applicants, among other things, which would have ended the painfully long wait for thousands of green card hopefuls. ...Less

The legislation puts Biden on track to deliver on a major campaign promise important to Latino voters and ...More

The legislation puts Biden on track to deliver on a major campaign promise important to Latino voters and other immigrant communities after four years of President Donald Trump's restrictive policies and mass deportations. ...Less

The visa bans had been issued in April and June to protect American jobs and were set to expire on Decemb ...More

The visa bans had been issued in April and June to protect American jobs and were set to expire on December 31. Extending the ban to March means US president-elect Joe Biden may have to take a tough call on whether to revoke it - and risk being seen as anti-American labour – or let it lapse in March, which goes against his more liberal pro-immigration stance. ...Less

F-1 students may stay in the US for up to 60 days beyond the length of time it takes to complete their ac ...More

F-1 students may stay in the US for up to 60 days beyond the length of time it takes to complete their academic program unless they have applied for and have been approved to stay and work for a period of time under the OPT program. ...Less

While the S386 Bill had earlier been cleared by the House of Representatives (Fairness for High-Skilled W ...More

While the S386 Bill had earlier been cleared by the House of Representatives (Fairness for High-Skilled Workers Act HR 1044), the version passed by the Senate has is different from the earlier one. ...Less

Indian employer-sponsored applicants face an eight-decade wait for green cards, and nearly 200,000 will d ...More

Indian employer-sponsored applicants face an eight-decade wait for green cards, and nearly 200,000 will die before they can even theoretically reach the front of the line. Chinese applicants comprised 14% of the backlog, and the rest of the world, 18%. ...Less

The public charge rule was introduced by the Donald Trump administration last year. ...More

The public charge rule was introduced by the Donald Trump administration last year. ...Less

Currently, the US issues 140,000 employment-based green cards per country annually, resulting in a huge b ...More

Currently, the US issues 140,000 employment-based green cards per country annually, resulting in a huge backlog for Indian applicants. ...Less

The downgrade petition comes with its own risks as preference is given to applicants under higher categor ...More

The downgrade petition comes with its own risks as preference is given to applicants under higher categories, but many are willing to take the chance given the long wait times for Indian nationals, immigration attorneys said. ...Less

The HR 8377 Bill provides for funding to allow the federal government to continue to operate till Decembe ...More

The HR 8377 Bill provides for funding to allow the federal government to continue to operate till December 11. A part of the bill, Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act, allows the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to charge more for premium processing of visas and expands it to cover more categories. ...Less

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to save more than 9,000 U.S.slots for visa ...More

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to save more than 9,000 U.S.slots for visa lottery winners affected by the government's freeze on green cards earlier this year. ...Less

“Due to the green card proclamation ban, we are expecting to have advancement in the priority dates, whic ...More

“Due to the green card proclamation ban, we are expecting to have advancement in the priority dates, which would allow many who are in the US to be able to file for the final step of the green card process,” said Nandini Nair, immigration partner at law firm Greenspoon Marder. ...Less

A Green Card, known officially as a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued to immigrants to the US ...More

A Green Card, known officially as a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued to immigrants to the US as evidence that the bearer has been granted the privilege of residing permanently. ...Less

The Bill also allows doctors with five years of work experience in the US and a work record that proves t ...More

The Bill also allows doctors with five years of work experience in the US and a work record that proves that their admission to the US would be in national interest, to get green cards without a cap if they are doing Covid-19 related work. It also proposes a new Special Immigrant Green Card category for doctors on Covid-19 duty. ...Less

The legislation would send green cards to 25,000 nurses and 15,000 doctors. ...More

The legislation would send green cards to 25,000 nurses and 15,000 doctors. ...Less

Trump has sought a review of the non-immigrant programs, which includes the popular H-1Bs. ...More

Trump has sought a review of the non-immigrant programs, which includes the popular H-1Bs. ...Less

Thousands of Indians in the US are waiting for decades for the adjustment of their H-1B visas to green ca ...More

Thousands of Indians in the US are waiting for decades for the adjustment of their H-1B visas to green cards. Many of us will probably not get a green card in our life time so this new restriction has little impact for us,” says Anirban Das, president and founder of advocacy group Skilled Immigrants in America (SIIA). ...Less

But H-1B holders unlikely to be affected by Donald Trump's 60-day immigration ban. ...More

But H-1B holders unlikely to be affected by Donald Trump's 60-day immigration ban. ...Less

Green card prospects may not be hit due to Donald Trump's plan, but US may become less attractive for stu ...More

Green card prospects may not be hit due to Donald Trump's plan, but US may become less attractive for students. ...Less

The US approved green cards applications to 56,608 of the 64,906 Indians who had applied for permanent re ...More

The US approved green cards applications to 56,608 of the 64,906 Indians who had applied for permanent residency during its reporting year through September 2019. ...Less

The year ending June 30, 2018 (fiscal year 2017-18) had seen India emerge as the largest group to obtain ...More

The year ending June 30, 2018 (fiscal year 2017-18) had seen India emerge as the largest group to obtain Australian citizenship, toppling UK. In this period, Indians obtaining citizenship by conferral numbered 17,756, out of an aggregate of 80,649. ...Less

The Colorado Regional Center helps aspiring Indian investors seeking Green Card opportunities. ...More

The Colorado Regional Center helps aspiring Indian investors seeking Green Card opportunities. ...Less

Only 7% of the yearly quota of green cards can go to applicants from the same country. ...More

Only 7% of the yearly quota of green cards can go to applicants from the same country. ...Less

Out of 395,025 foreign nationals waiting for green card, 306,601 were Indians, according to the latest fi ...More

Out of 395,025 foreign nationals waiting for green card, 306,601 were Indians, according to the latest figures released by US Citizenship and Immigration Services ...Less

Nasscom has been particularly concerned about the HR 170 Bill titled “The Protect and Grow American Jobs ...More

Nasscom has been particularly concerned about the HR 170 Bill titled “The Protect and Grow American Jobs Act” that was recently passed by the House Judiciary Committee and is awaiting nod from the US Senate. ...Less

Under the EB-5 Investment Visa programme, an applicant receives a conditional green card on making a mini ...More

Under the EB-5 Investment Visa programme, an applicant receives a conditional green card on making a minimum investment of USD 5,00,000 in the United States. ...Less

The EB-5 Investor Visa program provides an opportunity for immigrant foreign nationals to obtain US green ...More

The EB-5 Investor Visa program provides an opportunity for immigrant foreign nationals to obtain US green cards and permanent residency in mainly two ways. ...Less

The US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) approved 111 EB-5 visas for Indian applicants between O ...More

The US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) approved 111 EB-5 visas for Indian applicants between October 1, 2014 and September 30, 2015 (FY15). ...Less

Rich Indians are increasingly looking at EB5, under which up to 10,000 visas are issued a year to immigra ...More

Rich Indians are increasingly looking at EB5, under which up to 10,000 visas are issued a year to immigrant investors to help stimulate the US economy. ...Less

I was working for Microsoft in the US and when my work visa was rejected, it was a catalyst for me to mov ...More

I was working for Microsoft in the US and when my work visa was rejected, it was a catalyst for me to move back to India,” said Kunal Bahl, Snapdeal’s founder. ...Less

SEC said in a statement that a district court has granted it a "temporary restraining order and asset fre ...More

SEC said in a statement that a district court has granted it a "temporary restraining order and asset freeze" against 29-year old Anshoo Sethi. ...Less

It is very important for individuals to assess the consequences before they apply for their Green Card. ...More

It is very important for individuals to assess the consequences before they apply for their Green Card. ...Less

Presuming you did not sign the return digitally, you should have forwarded the signed ITR V form (to the ...More

Presuming you did not sign the return digitally, you should have forwarded the signed ITR V form (to the CPCof the Income Tax Department in Bangalore) of the latter return only. ...Less

If you thought you were done with this year's reporting when you filed tax returns, you probably forgot a ...More

If you thought you were done with this year's reporting when you filed tax returns, you probably forgot about the FBAR. ...Less

US may experience reverse brain drain as thousands of Indian IT professionals contemplate returning to In ...More

US may experience reverse brain drain as thousands of Indian IT professionals contemplate returning to India, a survey said. ...Less

The European Union is planning to set up a US Green Card style visa programme to attract highly qualified ...More

The European Union is planning to set up a US Green Card style visa programme to attract highly qualified immigrant workers, which is a good news for Indian professionals seeking jobs abroad. ...Less

Comedian Ellen DeGeneres's move to Britain has sparked discussion about Americans seeking refuge from a p ...More

Comedian Ellen DeGeneres's move to Britain has sparked discussion about Americans seeking refuge from a potential Trump presidency. While DeGeneres's wealth allows for a smoother transition, the article explores the legal complexities and financial hurdles faced by ordinary Americans considering a similar move. ...Less

Form I-140 is essential for foreign workers seeking a green card through employment in the US. It establi ...More

Form I-140 is essential for foreign workers seeking a green card through employment in the US. It establishes the worker’s eligibility and begins the employment-based green card process, but it’s just one step in a longer journey toward permanent residency. Understanding the timing, requirements, and potential issues around the I-140 can significantly impact the success of the petition. ...Less

Foreign university,US admission, Green Card: Recently, Donald Trump made an attention grabbing statement ...More

Foreign university,US admission, Green Card: Recently, Donald Trump made an attention grabbing statement about issuing of Green card (a way to get permanent residency) to foreign students. The statement made will make significant shift in the US policy. However, what will this mean for Indian students planning to study in USA. ...Less

The Emirates currently serves nine destinations in India with 167 weekly flights, connecting travellers t ...More

The Emirates currently serves nine destinations in India with 167 weekly flights, connecting travellers to Dubai and onwards to a global network of more than 140 destinations. The airline's network in India includes Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram. ...Less

Indian travellers can obtain a 14-day entry visa upon arrival in the UAE by holding a US green card or a ...More

Indian travellers can obtain a 14-day entry visa upon arrival in the UAE by holding a US green card or a residence visa from the UK or any EU country. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFAD) offers a pre-approval service to streamline immigration procedures. To apply, individuals can visit the GDRFAD website, log in with their UAE Pass or online account details, and complete the application form under "Port services." ...Less

The October 2024 U.S. Visa Bulletin shows progress in most employment-based categories, with significant ...More

The October 2024 U.S. Visa Bulletin shows progress in most employment-based categories, with significant advancements in the EB-3 Worldwide category. USCIS will accept adjustment of status applications based on the dates for filing chart. The bulletin also reflects the culmination of fiscal year 2024 visa limits, impacting many applicants' immigration processes. ...Less

The EB-5 visa program provides stability, job creation, and a streamlined immigration process, making it ...More

The EB-5 visa program provides stability, job creation, and a streamlined immigration process, making it a reliable alternative for those facing uncertainties in the tech industry. With a direct path to green card status and economic growth opportunities, EB-5 offers a secure pathway to permanent residency. ...Less

The US Department of State announced significant delays for employment-based green card applicants in the ...More

The US Department of State announced significant delays for employment-based green card applicants in the September 2024 USCIS Visa Bulletin, particularly affecting the EB-3 category for some regions. While most categories remained unchanged, there were notable exceptions. ...Less

The August 2024 Visa Bulletin shows slight advancements for India's EB-2 and EB-3 categories, offering a ...More

The August 2024 Visa Bulletin shows slight advancements for India's EB-2 and EB-3 categories, offering a glimmer of hope for applicants. ...Less

In a White House briefing, National Security Adviser Sullivan said that 3-year-old Abigail Edan, an Ameri ...More

In a White House briefing, National Security Adviser Sullivan said that 3-year-old Abigail Edan, an American citizen and orphan of the October 7 Hamas terror attack, is among the hostages, as highlighted in President Biden's call with the Qatari emir. ...Less

The waiting time for Indians seeking permanent resident status (green card) in the US is increasing, part ...More

The waiting time for Indians seeking permanent resident status (green card) in the US is increasing, particularly in the employment-based 2 and 3 categories. Currently, there are 1.1 million Indians in the queue for green cards, with most in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. ...Less

For those who are applying for Green Cards, it is essential to comprehend the Visa Bulletin since it cont ...More

For those who are applying for Green Cards, it is essential to comprehend the Visa Bulletin since it contains important details regarding the deadlines for modifying immigration status and eligibility depending on application submission. With two crucial sections, the bulletin serves as a roadmap for the Green Card application process. ...Less

May Visa Bulletin shows mixed progress for Indian Green Card applicants, with stagnant categories and som ...More

May Visa Bulletin shows mixed progress for Indian Green Card applicants, with stagnant categories and some advancements. Understanding the bulletin is crucial for adjusting immigration status and navigating the Green Card journey efficiently. ...Less

The EB-5 program allowed foreign investors to obtain a Green Card for themselves and their family members ...More

The EB-5 program allowed foreign investors to obtain a Green Card for themselves and their family members. This includes spouses and children under the age of 21. This visa would also include the investment of $800,000 into a new commercial enterprise in the US. The investment is used to meet the various investment and job creation requirements. ...Less

Australian universities are among the world leaders in international student numbers. However, according ...More

Australian universities are among the world leaders in international student numbers. However, according to Universities Australia, less than a third of international graduates use their post-study work permits and only 16 per cent become permanent residents. ...Less

An investment banker with 18 years of experience, Ghogre joined Nomura to head the equity capital markets ...More

An investment banker with 18 years of experience, Ghogre joined Nomura to head the equity capital markets business in June 2016. Under his leadership, Nomura has emerged as a top IPO player, having completed 27 IPOs. Some of the marquee deals include the $2.7 billion LIC IPO, $1.4 billion SBI Card IPO, $750 million Sona Comstar IPO, $1.5 billion HDFC Life IPO, $1 billion Bajaj Finance QIP, $750 million SBI Life OFS and the $500 million Blackstone block deal in Sona Comstar. ...Less

Mangesh Ghogre joined Nomura to head the equity capital markets business in June 2016. Under his leadersh ...More

Mangesh Ghogre joined Nomura to head the equity capital markets business in June 2016. Under his leadership, Nomura has emerged as a top IPO player having completed 27 IPOs. Few of the marquee deals include $2.7-billion LIC IPO, $1.4 bn SBI Card IPO, $750 million Sona Comstar IPO, $1.5 bn HDFC Life IPO, $1 bn Bajaj Finance QIP, $750 million SBI Life OFS, $500 million Blackstone block deal in Sona Comstar. ...Less

??On March 15, 2022, President Biden signed the long-awaited EB-5 reform measures into law as part of an ...More

??On March 15, 2022, President Biden signed the long-awaited EB-5 reform measures into law as part of an omnibus spending package. EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 allow petitioners to file their I-526 and I-485 petition for adjustment of status simultaneously. ...Less

These three judgements dealt with the issues of multiplicity of proceedings, power to arrest and proporti ...More

These three judgements dealt with the issues of multiplicity of proceedings, power to arrest and proportionality of conditions to be imposed by courts while granting bail. Two of these judgements - cited by the top court in its order - were co-authored by Justice DY Chandrachud, who led a three-judge bench that released Zubair on bail. ...Less

This temporary employment authorisation will be available to certain non-immigrants, who are the benefici ...More

This temporary employment authorisation will be available to certain non-immigrants, who are the beneficiaries of approved employment-based immigrant visa petitions, and their qualifying spouse and children, and who are caught in the continually expanding backlogs for immigrant visas and face compelling circumstances. ...Less

Scores of verified Twitter accounts belonging to Labour MPs, left-wing lawyers and even right-wing commen ...More

Scores of verified Twitter accounts belonging to Labour MPs, left-wing lawyers and even right-wing commentators poured scorn on Sunak’s slogan #Ready4Rishi, his wealth, for being fined for Partygate, tax avoidance (in reference to his wife Akshata), even his immigrant background, and for holding a US green card for a time while chancellor of the exchequer. ...Less

Canada has launched a special work permit which has proved so successful that its target of 10,000 H-1B f ...More

Canada has launched a special work permit which has proved so successful that its target of 10,000 H-1B foreign worker applicants within a week was met on day one. The program was targeted at H-1B visa holders who already work in the US, who number around 600,000, with the ability to recruit staff laid off because of the hundreds of thousands of job cuts on the horizon in the US tech sector. ...Less

Rishi Sunak, whose resignation as Chancellor of the exchequer triggered a series of resignations against ...More

Rishi Sunak, whose resignation as Chancellor of the exchequer triggered a series of resignations against Boris Johnson, is believed to be the contender for next UK Prime Minister. ...Less

"Gotabaya Rajapaksa is a citizen of this country and he has the right to return to his motherland. No one ...More

"Gotabaya Rajapaksa is a citizen of this country and he has the right to return to his motherland. No one can deny this right. However, he should be tried for the allegations of misuse of funds," Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) CEO Ajith P Perera was quoted as saying by the Daily Mirror newspaper. ...Less