B-1/B-2 Visa Interview Questions: Complete Preparation Guide
B-1/B-2 Visa Interview Questions: Complete Guide | VisaVerge NON-IMMIGRANT B-1 B-2 INA § 101(a)(15)(B) VISITOR VISA Maximum Stay 6 Months Visa Validity Up to 10 Years Interview Duration 2-5 Minutes…
Headlines
VisaVerge is US Based Trusted Source for Accurate and Timely Updates!
Most Read This Week
LanceSoft faces DOJ scrutiny for H-1B only job ad excluding USC/GC
A LanceSoft job ad in California required an active H‑1B visa and excluded citizens and green‑card holders, prompting legal concerns. The company removed the posting within 24 hours. Federal agencies,…
Immigration Points Calculators
New Zealand Calculator
Skilled Migrant Category- 6-point system eligibility (Oct 2023)
- Latest income thresholds
- Detailed breakdown & assessment
Canada Calculator
Express Entry System- FSWP 67-point & CRS 1200-point
- Includes 2025 policy changes
- Compare with latest draw cutoffs
USA Calculator
Merit-Based (Proposed)- Based on RAISE Act proposal
- Education, skills & language factors
- 30-point threshold simulation
Schengen Visa Stay Calculator
Plan your European travel with our accurate 90/180 day calculator.
Just for You
H-1B & Work Visa Tools
4 ToolsH-1B Maxout Calculator
Calculate your H-1B 6-year maximum stay and plan your timeline
H-1B Cost Calculator
Estimate total H-1B petition costs including fees and legal expenses
OPT Timeline Calculator
Track OPT start dates, STEM extension eligibility and deadlines
I-94 Expiration Calculator
Check your I-94 validity and authorized stay period
Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), 18 months, USCIS: New 18-month validity across many categories
USCIS cut EAD validity from five years to 18 months effective Dec. 5, 2025, affecting…
Gallego urges stronger oversight of the H-1B visa program
Sen. Ruben Gallego urged federal agencies to beef up H-1B oversight after companies laid off…
DOL to Probe H-1B Violations Without Complaints Under Project Firewall
Project Firewall gives the DOL power to open H‑1B investigations without complaints and mandates annual…
H-1B Applicants Must Publicize Social Media for U.S. Review
From Dec. 15, 2025, H-1B, H-4, F, M and J applicants must make social media…
Financial & Cost Calculators
ROTH IRA Calculator
Plan your retirement savings with our comprehensive ROTH IRA contribution and growth calculator.
- Contribution limit calculations
- Growth projections over time
- Income eligibility check
- Tax benefit analysis
H-1B Cost Calculator
Estimate total petition costs including USCIS fees and legal fees
H-1B Maxout Calculator
Calculate your 6-year H-1B maximum stay and remaining time
OPT Timeline Calculator
Track OPT dates, STEM extension eligibility and deadlines
CSPA Age-Out Calculator
Check Child Status Protection Act age calculations
Top Writers
Why Australia Remains Top Choice Despite Rising Visa Fees and Costs
To study in Australia, international students must apply for Student Visa subclass 500, pay AUD 2,000 fees from 2025, meet…
Global Deportations of Indians (2020–2025): Keys to Safe Mobility
From 2020–2025 deportations of Indian nationals climbed across destinations, especially the U.S., driven by unauthorized work, fraud, and status lapses.…
Document & ID Checkers
REAL ID Requirements Checker
Verify your ID meets federal REAL ID standards for domestic flights
TSA Acceptable ID Checker
Check if your identification is accepted at TSA security checkpoints
Visa Photo Requirements Checker
Verify your photo meets official visa application specifications
DS-160 Form Helper Tool
Step-by-step guidance for completing your DS-160 visa application
New EB-5 Bill Expands Housing, Speeds Affordable Green-Card Processing
A Senate bill by Sen. Gallego would steer EB-5 investment into affordable housing by expanding the $800,000 eligibility, speeding green-card…
U.S. Citizenship Changes Effective Oct 20, 2025 for 2025–26 Applicants
Naturalization in 2025–26 introduces a 128-question civics test requiring 12 correct answers, higher fees ($710 online), electronic payments, and a…
Holiday Layoffs and U.S. Work Visas: Rights and Pathways
Layoffs during holidays create urgent immigration risks: H‑1B holders typically get a 60‑day window; OPT/STEM have strict unemployment limits. Collect…
Viral Lawyer’s Call to Leave India Sparks Debate on Citizenship
Pranay Maheshwari’s viral call to “Leave India, Give Up Citizenship” provoked nationwide debate about emigration, identity, and policy. Data cited:…
Strengthen Your EB-1A Profile While Waiting for Your Green Card
Use waiting time to strengthen an EB-1A petition: map achievements to USCIS criteria, improve publications and visibility, secure strong recommendation…
Immigration Points Calculators
Compare skilled migration systems across countries
New Zealand
SMC System
Canada
Express Entry
USA
RAISE Act
All calculators updated for 2025 • USA calculator based on proposed RAISE Act
Trending News
Millions Face Changing Citizenship Rules Under 2025 Bills
In 2025, legislators proposed ending widespread dual citizenship and restricting birthright citizenship. One bill forces dual nationals to choose a nationality; another limits citizenship at birth to children with qualifying…
New Zealand Public Holidays 2026 Complete List
2026 New Zealand Public Holidays - Complete National and Regional Guide New Zealand Official Calendar…
United Arab Emirates Official Public Holidays List 2026
2026 UAE Public Holidays - Complete Federal Calendar for United Arab Emirates UAE Official Calendar…
2026 Germany official Holidays Complete List
2026 Germany Public Holidays - Complete National and State Holiday Guide Germany Official Calendar 2026…
Most Affordable U.S. Universities for International Students in 2026
This guide lists 15 affordable U.S. universities for international students, comparing tuition and living costs.…
Cheapest MS Programs, STEM OPT, international students: U.S. 2026
A VisaVerge analysis lists 10 low‑cost U.S. MS programs (tuition ~$8,000–$19,000) that pair affordable living…
Cheapest MBA Programs, United States, Affordable MBA Options for 2026
VisaVerge ranks the cheapest accredited U.S. MBA options for 2026, showing savings of 70–85% versus…
Layoffs, Tech, Retail Hit Immigrants as 2025 U.S. Wave Grows
A 54% surge in layoffs through November 2025 — 1,170,821 jobs lost — hits Tech,…
Overseas Filipinos Warned: Don’t Renounce Philippine Citizenship Amid Dual Citizenship Bill
The Philippine Embassy cautioned Filipino-Americans after the Exclusive Citizenship Act (Dec. 2025) proposed forcing dual…
India 2026 official Holidays Complete List
2026 India Public Holidays - Complete National and Gazetted Holiday Guide India Official Calendar 2026…