How to Choose the Best L1 Visa Lawyer?
The L1 visa is a valuable gateway for international companies to transfer executives, managers, or employees with specialised knowledge to the United States. However, securing an L1 visa can be complex, time-sensitive, and filled with legal nuances that demand experienced [...]
How to Choose the Best L1 Visa Attorney for Your Case?
If you're an international business looking to expand your operations to the United States or a foreign employee being transferred to a U.S. office, the L1 visa can be your ticket to success. However, the process of obtaining an L1 [...]
Major US Immigration Update Effective July 1 – Save This Important Contact Number
Effective July 1, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will update its text messaging number from 468311 to 872466. USCIS Announces New SMS Number and Issues Immigration Advisory The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a [...]
US Visa Bulletin June 2025 Brings little change for Indian Green Card Seekers
The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for May 2025, offering the latest update on green card wait times. This monthly bulletin helps applicants understand when they might be able to take the next step in their [...]
Visa Bulletin Predictions For July 2025
Here you can read valuable insight for the millions of individuals stuck in long lines under employment-based and family-based green card categories. His forecasts help applicants estimate when they may finally be able to file for and receive their green [...]
Xi Praises Strong China-Russia Relations as Putin Greets ‘Dear Friend’ at the Kremlin
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Moscow on Thursday, exchanging warm sentiments during a ceremonial welcome marking Xi’s 11th official visit to Russia. The meeting took place ahead of a military parade commemorating the 80th [...]
President Trump Proclaims May 8 as Victory Day to Honor WWII
Former President Donald Trump has announced the creation of two new national holidays to commemorate the United States' role in securing victory during World War I and World War II. Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated [...]
US February 2025 Visa Bulletin-Modest Advancement in EB Category
USCIS has announced on its Visa Bulletin webpage that it will accept adjustment of status applications in February based on the State Department's Final Action Dates chart. To qualify for filing an employment-based adjustment of the status application next month, [...]
US Visa Bulletin January 2025-Update On family based & Employment based Categories
The U.S. Department of State released the Visa Bulletin January 2025, an essential resource for prospective immigrants seeking green cards in the United States. This is the first update for the year 2025 and shows significant progress in several employment-based [...]
US Visa Bulletin December 2024: Small gains for Indians in EB-2, EB-3
The December 2024 Visa Bulletin has been released by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs, providing critical updates for green card applicants across various employment-based and family-sponsored visa categories. This month, Indian applicants see minor forward movement [...]
US Visa Bulletin October 2024 Updates
Planet Wire PR – The Department of State has just released the October 2024 Visa Bulletin, and it demonstrates positive news for the new Reform and Integrity Act EB-3 program and Chinese and Indians waiting in line under the previous EB-3 program. [...]
US Visa Bulletin September 2024 Released
The U.S. Department of State has published the September 2024 Visa Bulletin, which establishes per-country cut-off dates to control the availability of immigrant visas and the processing of Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications and consular immigrant visa application submissions [...]
US Visa Bulletin August 2024- Slight Advancement in India EB-2 and EB-3
USCIS will accept employment-based adjustment of status applications based on August's Visa Bulletin Final Action Dates chart. To file in August, foreign nationals must have a priority date earlier than the listed date for their category and country. EB Category [...]
US Plans to Impose Fees for Extension of H-1B and L-1 Visas
Key Takeaways: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intends to introduce a $4,000 fee for extending H-1B visas and $4,500 for L-1 visa extensions. The new rule is open for public comment until July 8, 2024. The fees aim to [...]
July 2024 US Visa Bulletin: Unexpected advancement in key Indian Green Card category; retrogression across EB-3
India has made significant progress in the EB-1 and EB-2 categories, while the EB-3 preference for other countries has experienced retrogression. After months of little movement in employment-based Green Card categories, the July Visa Bulletin shows significant progress across [...]
New DHS Proposal Could Increase Costs for H-1B and L-1 Visa Extensions by Thousands for US Employers
US employers must pay additional fees for H-1 and L-1 petition extensions if the Department of Homeland Security's proposed new rule is approved. In April 2024, foreign workers and investors experienced a substantial increase in US visa fees. Despite [...]
US Family-Based Green Cards: Updated USCIS Guidance and Changes for Petitioners
Understanding the distinction between immigrant and non-immigrant forms of US visas is crucial. The former, often called a US green card, is for those seeking permanent residency without citizenship. The latter, a visa for temporary visits, is intended for [...]
Domestic Renewal of H-1B Nonimmigrant Visas for Certain Applicants
Important Announcement The Department of State has shut down the Domestic Visa Pilot Program application window and is no longer accepting any new applications. If you need to renew an H-1B visa, you must now do so at a [...]
