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Attorneys also stress that older case files may be deleted by March 20, 2025, so download your immigration records now. Renewals and extensions could be blocked without these.
Updated : Mar 30, 2025

Don't travel outside US without this paperwork: What H-1B, F-1, and Green Card holders must know

At U.S. consulates, visa processing delays are piling up. Renewals for H-1B and F-1 visas now face wait times of 4–6 months, while administrative processing traps applicants in indefinite security checks despite prior approvals.

The crackdown follows a March 25 directive from Rubio mandating social media reviews of both existing visa holders and new applicants.
Updated : Mar 30, 2025

‘One like and you’re out’: US warns international students, including Indians, in visa sweep

The effort is part of an AI-powered campaign dubbed Catch and Revoke, spearheaded by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. First reported by Axios, the initiative aims to cancel visas of foreign nationals suspected of supporting Hamas or other designated terrorist groups.

Got ‘Selected’ in H-1B lottery? Here’s how to file your petition without costly mistakes
Updated : Mar 29, 2025

USCIS begins rolling out H-1B visa lottery results: Selected? This is what you need to do next

Thousands of applicants are logging into their USCIS accounts to check their registration status. Whether you’ve been selected or are still waiting, knowing what each status means is key to staying on track

USCIS begins FY 2026 H-1B lottery result rollout amid fee hike and policy overhaul
Updated : Mar 29, 2025

H-1B visa lottery results start rolling out: USCIS raises fees, changes lottery method

Applicants are advised to check their status via the USCIS online portal, through their employer, or a legal representative

Once citizenship is approved, the final step is applying for a New Zealand passport — handled through a separate process.
Updated : Mar 28, 2025

From visa to passport: Here's a step-by-step guide to becoming a New Zealand citizen

After five years of living in New Zealand — and meeting specific conditions — applicants can take the final step: applying for citizenship.

Avoid the 400+ Day Wait: The Quickest Places to Get a U.S. Visa Appointment
Updated : Mar 28, 2025

Need a US visa urgently? Get visa appointment in just 2 days- these cities have the shortest-ever wait time

With appointments stretching beyond a year, many visa hopefuls are turning to international consulates where they can secure a visa slot in just days.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement on Thursday
Updated : Mar 28, 2025

Trump administration revokes 300+ visas targeting student activists; Indian students in US on radar again?

US Secretary of State stated that this action is part of a larger initiative by former President Donald Trump to suppress pro-Palestinian demonstrations happening at American universities.

With 2.3M rejections, Canada posts record visa denials amid housing, cost-of-living crisis
Updated : Mar 27, 2025

Canada rejected over 2.3 million visas in 2024 as student, tourist entry rules tightened

The spike comes amid mounting pressure on Canada’s federal government to curb temporary immigration, especially after public backlash over rising living costs and housing shortages

Trump crackdown on college protests puts Indian students at risk of visa action
Updated : Mar 27, 2025

Indian students in US at risk of deportation? Trump admin seeks names, nationality of student protesters

Indian nationals—numbering 331,602 and forming the largest group of international students in the US—are especially at risk

U.S. cancels 2,000 India visa appointments
Updated : Mar 26, 2025

'Zero tolerance for agents, fixers': US embassy cancels 2,000 visa appointments made by bots

Consular Team India is canceling about 2000 visa appointments made by bots, says US Embassy

Trump move stalls green card processing, orders DHS to scrutinize immigrant profiles
Updated : Mar 26, 2025

Trump blocks refugee Green Cards, orders deeper vetting and social media reviews: Impact on Indians?

The decision leaves many approved refugees, who have already demonstrated credible fears of persecution in their home countries, in legal limbo

Express Entry shakeup: Candidates with job offers lose major advantage in new rule update
Updated : Mar 26, 2025

Canada Express Entry system overhaul: CRS scores drop as valid job offers no longer earn bonus points- IRCC

As of March 25, 2025, candidates will no longer receive additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having a valid job offer

F-1 visa denials climb to 41% in US amid rise in Indian overstays, fewer approvals
Updated : Mar 26, 2025

41% of US student visas denied in 2023–24 as rejection rates soar, Indians among worst hit

An analysis of State Department data revealed that of the 6.79 lakh applications received for F-1 visas, 2.79 lakh were turned down

U.S. rule change allows migrant child sponsors’ immigration status to be shared with ICE
Updated : Mar 25, 2025

US clears path to share migrant sponsors’ immigration info; Families fear, may avoid claiming migrant children

The official body that oversees unaccompanied migrant children will soon be allowed to share sponsors’ immigration status with law enforcement

Trump’s administration ramped up immigration enforcement, leading to increased scrutiny of Green Card holders' past records.
Updated : Mar 25, 2025

'A green card does not…': Travel risks grow for Indian H-1B visa, F-1 holders amid tougher US border scrutiny

Under Donald Trump's renewed crackdown on immigration - legal and illegal - multiple US agencies have ramped up checks on those travelling abroad and intensified screening at ports of entry

Trump pitches $5m gold card for citizenship, calling it '...better and more sophisticated'
Updated : Mar 25, 2025

'1000 Gold Cards sold daily': Trump’s $5M US citizenship scheme aims to replace green cards but rich say 'no thanks'

The Gold Card would replace the current EB-5 investor visa program, streamlining access to permanent residency in the US

H-1B visa window closes on March 24: when will it re-open for applicants next
Updated : Mar 25, 2025

H-1B visa registration window shuts March 24; This is when applications are expected to re-open next

With submissions now locked in, applicants are turning their focus to what comes next—most notably, when the next H-1B visa window will reopen

The H-1B classification is subject to an annual cap of 65,000 new visas per fiscal year, with specific carve-outs and adjustments, including those for the H-1B1 programme.
Updated : Mar 24, 2025

H-1B visa registration ends today: Here's how you can still submit your application. Check details

Eligibility hinges on a job offer from a US employer for a temporary professional position. Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

US student visa: US F-1 visa denials surge, states report
Updated : Mar 24, 2025

US student visa: F-1 visa denials surged to 10-year high last fiscal, states report

US F-1 visa: The data revealed that the percentage of student visa denials increased even as the number of applications from across the world dipped over the last decade. 

While the financial threshold for Golden Visas is steep, the long-term returns — ranging from unrestricted travel to favorable tax regimes — make them a coveted asset.
Updated : Mar 22, 2025

Malta to UAE: These top 5 countries offer Golden Visas for wealthy global citizens. Check details

These residency-by-investment programmes serve dual purposes: bolstering national economies through foreign capital while offering investors unparalleled lifestyle and business perks.

While processing times are adjusting, Canada’s overall immigration pace is slowing.
Updated : Mar 22, 2025

Canada visa 2025: Work permits, study visas unchanged for most countries in March 2025 IRCC update

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest processing times as of March 18, 2025, offering updated insights into how long applicants can expect to wait for visas, permanent residency, and citizenship.

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