50,000 extra Green Cards next year because of immigrant visa pause on 75 countries? What immigration experts said

[ad_1] The pause of immigrant visas from 75 countries that started from January 21 may add around 50,000 employment-based Green Card quotas in 2027 as family-based Green Card quotas pass on to employment-based the next year if they (family-based) remain unused. This is the only positive takeaway for Green Card applicants from the pause on […]

H-1B visa stamping delays continue in India, interview dates now being deferred to 2027

[ad_1] The H-1B stamping delay that began in December continues till now, as no new interview slots opened and now interview dates are being deferred to 2027. Immigration experts said there is no hope for the situation to get better, and the only thing that H-1B visa holders in the US can do is to […]

Summer 2026 travel crunch: UAE residents race for Schengen visas

[ad_1] UAE Residents Rush to Plan Summer 2026 Holidays as Schengen Visa Delays and Travel Costs Bite As summer 2026 approaches, UAE travellers are no longer waiting until spring to organise getaways to Europe, the UK or other popular destinations. According to travel agents in Dubai, enquiries and bookings for July and August departures have […]

Two Indian men arrested in Kuwait for leaving deceased friend at Hospital amid visa concerns | World News

[ad_1] Two Indian nationals fled after leaving their deceased friend at Mubarak Hospital, fearing legal consequences/Representative Image Hospital staff at Mubarak Hospital were left alarmed when a man brought in for treatment was discovered to be dead, and the people who brought him had already disappeared.Arab Times Kuwait reported that the incident began when two […]

‘Crime doesn’t lead to a Green Card’: US immigration’s fresh reminder amid major visa crackdown

[ad_1] The US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a fresh warning targeting Green Card applicants and cited recent cases where layers of screening threw up shocking discoveries about the applicants and appropriate actions have been taken. In one case, the USCIS said, screening revealed that an applicant was wanted for homicide by the Mexican government. […]

No good news: Green Card waiting situation for Indians as per Visa Bulletin February 2026

[ad_1] The latest Visa Bulletin from the State Department does not offer any good news for Indians waiting for their Green Cards as there is little to no movement. The average waiting time for Green Cards in the US is over 10 to 15 years due to the per-country cap of 7% of the annual […]

uae blue vs golden visa: difference, eligibility, and which one suits you for long-term residency | World News

[ad_1] Blue Visa vs Golden Visa/Representative Image Looking to live long-term in the UAE? The country offers two distinct visa options: the Blue Visa and the Golden Visa. Each comes with its own benefits, eligibility requirements, and purpose. Understanding the key differences can help you determine which visa aligns best with your professional goals, lifestyle, […]

‘India low on using…’: Immigration attorney on whether India could face a visa freeze ever in future

[ad_1] Immigration attorney Steven Brown said it is unlikely that India could ever face a visa freeze in the US as India is low on using government resources in the US. But that does not mean it can’t change ever, the attorney said explaining the Trump administration’s sudden visa freeze on 75 countries, including many […]

Religious workers’ visa: Trump admin reduces one-year mandatory out-of-country waiting period for R-1 renewal

[ad_1] While the Trump administration is cracking down on all visas, it chose to do otherwise for religious workers’ visa as the administration announced a new rule to remove a one-year out-of-country waiting period for priests and religious workers seeking a new temporary R-1 visa after their previous visa expires. Old R-1 visa rule The […]

US freezes visa processing for 75 countries: Is India, Pakistan in the list? Check the complete details

[ad_1] The US State Department paused immigrant visa processing for 75 countries to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge.A State Department memo, seen first by Fox News Digital, directed consular officers to refuse visas under existing law while the department reassessed screening and vetting procedures.The pause began Jan. 21 and […]