August 2024 US visa bulletin: Slight progress in EB-2 and EB-3 for Indians, with barely any glimmer of hope otherwise

August 2024 US visa bulletin: Slight progress in EB-2 and EB-3 for Indians, with barely any glimmer of hope otherwise

USCIS has released the US Visa Bulletin for the upcoming month of the year. However, the August chart doesn’t offer enough rays of hope after months of minimal advancement across categories. Despite just one month remaining in the fiscal year, the August bulletin has slightly reflected some upward progress in the EB-2 (Advanced Degree Professionals) …

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June 2024 US Visa Bulletin: Minimal movement in EB Green Card categories despite advancement for family-based visas

June 2024 US Visa Bulletin: Minimal movement in EB Green Card categories despite advancement for family-based visas

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) revealed the Visa Bulletin for June 2024, once again reflecting minimal movement in employment-based cut-off dates. This article provides a consolidated look at both family and employment-sponsored visa application categories. US visa bulletin. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Much like the May bulletin, next month’s chart shows little progress …

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White House Says It Has Taken Action to Improve H1-B Visa Process and Green Card Backlog

White House Says It Has Taken Action to Improve H1-B Visa Process and Green Card Backlog

Last Updated: February 29, 2024, 08:42 IST Washington D.C., United States of America (USA) H-1B visa is designed to allow skilled foreign workers to come to the US. (Credits: Shutterstock) The White House emphasises commitment to improving H1B visa process and ensuring fairness in immigration. Recent efforts highlighted The White House on Wednesday expressed its …

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US hikes H-1B visa fees by 2050%, netizens call it attack on legal immigration

US hikes H-1B visa fees by 2050%, netizens call it attack on legal immigration

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has finalised its revised rates for visa applications and registration fees. The hikes in rates were revealed in a statement by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published Wednesday, January 31. According to the new rule, the H-1B visa registration fees have been increased by a whopping 2050%. …

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US visa fee hike: How it will impact families, investor visa applicants, and employers | India News

US visa fee hike: How it will impact families, investor visa applicants, and employers | India News

MUMBAI: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a final rule that introduces significant fee hikes for various immigration applications. It is the first major fee adjustment since 2016 – with the fee hike varying from a few percentages to over 200% in case of investor-linked green cards. According to the immigration agency, …

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US Announces Fresh Selection Criteria For H-1B Visa, New Rules From October

US Announces Fresh Selection Criteria For H-1B Visa, New Rules From October

Washington: In a move to fortify the integrity of the H-1B registration process and mitigate fraud risks, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a final rule for the fiscal year 2025 (FY 2025) H-1B cap. The rule introduces a beneficiary-centric selection process, ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for all beneficiaries, regardless of …

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US hits H1B visa limit for 2024, here’s what’s next for foreign workers

US hits H1B visa limit for 2024, here’s what’s next for foreign workers

The United States has hit the annual cap for H-1B visas, as confirmed by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), marking a crucial development in immigration. The H-1B program plays a vital role for US businesses, allowing them to employ foreign workers in specialized occupations. The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows …

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