F-1 visa slots are vanishing in minutes in India, triggering concern among students. After months of no-show, the US started releasing visa slots for F-1 students but the slots are vanishing within minutes, pushing students to panic and anxiety about whether they would make it well before their academic session begins this Fall in US […]
US State Department warns dates for Green Card applicants from India may move back further — in its June 2026 visa bulletin. The June 2026 visa bulletin published by the State Department offered little to no hope for Indian Green Card hopefuls as the queue became longer, increasing the waiting time. To break it down, […]
US President Donald Trump’s “Gold Card” visa scheme is struggling to win over the wealthy foreigners it was designed to attract, with several immigration lawyers warning clients to stay away from the programme over legal and financial concerns.According to a Washington Post report, attorneys who advise ultra-wealthy clients say ongoing litigation, tax complications and uncertainty […]
A former visa officer shares dos and don’ts for visa interviews. Getting a US visa has gradually become a stroke of luck as the rate of denials is high. Sometimes there are legitimate reasons, sometimes the visa officers just doubt that the applicant may not return to their home countries, and sometimes, it is just […]
A Reddit user shares why despite having H-1B in the US, life is not fulfilling. Getting an H-1B visa is a dream come true for many in the US as the work visa gives a foothold for some years but a Redditor who has it all shared how he has started questioning whether the fight […]
US consulate in Kolkata announced a major B1/B2 visa update. In a major update for visitors’ visa, the US Consulate in Kolkata announced that it is starting priority slots for parents aged 50 years and above who want to visit their children, residing legally in the US. “We are helping with shorter wait times for […]
Washington, May 7: Republican lawmakers from Texas have appealed to the Trump administration to initiate a federal investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud in North Texas. They argue that the misuse of this program is harming American workers and undermining trust in the U.S. immigration system. The appeal was made in a letter addressed to […]
What pushed Australia to reportedly cancel Sneako’s visa? streamer responds with bold clarification (Image via Getty) Controversial streamer Nico Sneako De Balinthazy, better known online as Sneako, became part of a major controversy this week after reports claimed Australia had banned him from entering the country for life. On May 5, 2026, multiple Australian media […]
A social media post by US entrepreneur James Blunt claiming that H-1B visa holders make up less than 0.5% of the American workforce has triggered an online debate over immigration, tech jobs and data interpretation.Blunt shared a chart on X suggesting that around 700,000 H-1B workers form a “tiny orange cluster” compared with roughly 160 […]
Two Indian-origin men pleaded guilty to an H-1B scam in California, where they hired people promising them jobs at the University of California — fooling both the beneficiaries and the USCIS. Two Indian-origin men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to H-1B visa fraud where they hired foreign nationals, promising them jobs at the University of […]
