The Trump administration is planning a major overhaul of the United States’ H-1B visa and green card systems, signalling a shift towards wage-based immigration and merit-driven selection. US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick on Monday said he is involved in the proposed reforms, which aim to replace the current lottery-based system with a more selective model. […]
“Anti-American activity will be an overwhelmingly negative factor in any discretionary analysis,” according to a recent policy announcement by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the country’s immigration agency.In other words, if you want a visa of any kind – be it a student visa, or a work visa; or wish to apply for […]
USCIS issues new rules for penalizing immigrants for anti-American behavior. Anti-American behavior, social media posts will now not go unnoticed by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, as the Department of Homeland Security has ordered the USCIS to apply Donald Trump’s America First policy to immigration benefits. “America’s benefits should not be given to those […]
Waiting time for green card reached the all-time high in the second quarter of 2025. Green card applications see the highest delays in the second quarter of 2025 as the process time reached 1,265 days or 3.4 years — compared to 705 days (1.9 years) in 2016. The figures were revealed in a new report […]
Image: GoFundMe@/JojiVivianMitsuoHirano A Filipino immigrant and a green card holder with prior criminal charges for distributing controlled substances was detained at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina on July 28, after returning from a vacation in the Bahamas, reported GMA News Online.Sonny Lasquite has reportedly lived in the US for 23 years and worked […]
American activists are opposing the Dignity Act of 2025 which has a provision of $20,000 payment to fast track green card applications. American activists are opposing the proposed Dignity Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican) and Rep. Veronica Escobar (Democrat), as one of its provisions includes a payment of $ 20,000 […]
A Reddit post on H-1B, green card went viral. A Reddit post on fighting hard to get an H-1B and a green card, just to realize that happiness lies in the home country, went viral as it resonated with many users who commented that priorities of individuals change as they age and many people want […]
Travellers can instantly access all services by scanning the QR code linked to the Emirati Traveller Services Card anytime, anywhere/ Image: X (Screen Grab) The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced the Emirati Traveller Services Card, a comprehensive digital solution designed to enhance the travel experience of UAE citizens overseas. This one-stop service package […]
USCIS issues new rule for age calculation of a child seeking green card along with parents. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a new rule for age calculation of non-citizen children applying for a green card on their parents’ petitions. It stated that, starting from August 15, the Final Action Date will be […]
UAE expats may face higher charges on international card use starting September/ Representative Image TL;DR From Sept 22, UAE banks will raise fees on international card use to 3.14%, impacting travel and global online purchases. Expats sending money home or spending abroad will see higher charges on every swipe. There are ways to reduce costs, […]
