US Immigration Changing Policy on Unlawful Presence by Nonimmigrant Students and Exchange Visitors
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has posted a policy memorandum (PDF, 179 KB) changing how the agency will calculate unlawful presence for students and exchange...
We’re a nation of immigrants, and we ought to be proud of that story
"We’re a nation of immigrants, and we ought to be proud of that story," Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the hit musical “Hamilton,” told his...
US government ordered to allow abortions to detained immigrant teens
Washington-- A federal judge has issued a sweeping order temporarily preventing the US government from blocking access to abortion services for undocumented, pregnant teens in...
US Immigration Updates Webpage to Share More Accurate Processing Times
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today launched a pilot to test a redesigned processing times webpage that displays the data for all forms...
US Immigration Completes Random Selection Process for H-2B Visa Cap for Second Half of...
WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began receiving H-2B cap-subject petitions for the second half of fiscal year 2018.
During the first five business...
US Changes its Mission Statement: From a Nation of Immigrants to Protecting Americans, Securing...
The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has changed its mission statement, taking out the phrases “secures America’s promise as a nation of immigrants”...
US Immigration Clarifies Policy on Requirements for Third-Party Worksite H-1B Petitions
WASHINGTON—The H-1B visa program generally allows a foreign employee to work for a specific sponsoring American employer. As is true in many employment situations,...
US Immigration Will No Longer Accept Power of Attorney Signatures
WASHINGTON —U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that petitioners and applicants who seek immigration benefits must provide a valid signature on forms submitted...
The Senate Fails to Provide a Solution For Undocumented Youth
Washington, DC — The Senate ended Thursday by failing to pass a bill to provide a path to citizenship for undocumented youth. Among the...
More Indians prefer US “Golden Visa” route with assured migration, Green Card
By Quaid Najmi
Mumbai--A large number of Indians are queuing up to invest in businesses in the US through the EB-5 Investor Visa which assures...