HI INDIA NEWS DESK WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated cap on H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers for the first half of fiscal year (FY)…

HI INDIA NEWS DESK WASHINGTON, DC – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing changes to strengthen protections for temporary workers in the H-2A and H-2B programs, which bring foreign workers to the U.S. for temporary…

HI INDIA NEWS DESK WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has granted over $22 million to 65 organizations in 29 states to assist lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in their path to naturalization. This effort…

HI INDIA NEWS DESK WASHINGTON, DC- USCIS updating Policy Manual to extend the maximum validity of initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to 5 years for certain noncitizens who are work-authorized due to their status…

HI INDIA NEWS DESK WASHINGTON, DC- Starting from October 1, USCIS will no longer require an $85 biometric services fee for Form I-539, the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. If your application is postmarked on or after…

HI INDIA NEWS DESK WASHINGTON, DC —The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is commemorating Constitution Day and Citizenship Day by hosting over 130 naturalization ceremonies across the nation between September 17 and…

HI INDIA NEWS DESK WASHINGTON, DC- A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is once again considered unlawful, rejecting a revised version of the policy that has shielded hundreds of…

HI INDIA NEWS DESK WASHINGTON, DC - The USCIS Policy Manual has been updated to provide clarity on the application of the extraordinary circumstances exception to the "sought to acquire" requirement as outlined in the Child Status…

HI INDIA NEWS DESK WASHINGTON, DC- A policy by the Biden administration that permits people from Latin America and the Caribbean to temporarily reside and work in the U.S. is facing legal challenges from Republican-leaning states. This…

HI INDIA NEWS DESK WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has launched a new online form for individuals, attorneys, and accredited representatives to request an in-person appointment at their local field office without…

HI INDIA NEWS DESK In order to study or work in the United States, obtaining a visa is a mandatory requirement. However, recent instances of visa fraud involving both students and working professionals have garnered significant public…

HI INDIA NEWS DESK FLORIDA- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed comprehensive anti-illegal immigration laws into effect, claiming they are the most ambitious in the nation and will prevent state taxpayers from subsidizing undocumented…

HI INDIA NEWS DESK WASHINGTON, DC- A new report by the immigrant rights organization Higher Ed Immigration Portal sheds light on a concerning increase in visa denials for international students seeking to study in the United States. The…

HI INDIA NEWS DESK WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant change in the way receipts for L-1 nonimmigrant intracompany transferees are issued under a previously approved blanket L…

HI INDIA NEWS DESK MIAMI, FL- The Justice Department has reached a settlement agreement with three corporate entities known as Mr. Glass Group, which includes Mr. Glass Doors and Windows Inc., Mr. Glass Doors and Windows Manufacturing LLC,…

HI INDIA NEWS DESK WASHINGTON, DC– The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have issued new guidance to assist stateless noncitizens in the United States. Stateless individuals are…

HI INDIA NEWS DESK WASHINGTON, DC- In March 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducted an initial random selection of properly submitted electronic registrations for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 H-1B cap, including…

HI INDIA NEWS DESK WASHINGTON, DC- Starting in 2024, U.S. passport holders traveling to Europe will be required to apply for authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) before their visit.…