Can I File I-485 in April 2026? Check Your Eligibility Now
The April 2026 Visa Bulletin brought historic movements across multiple employment-based and family-sponsored categories. EB-2 Rest of World,…
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Indian Consulate Guides Ministry of External Affairs to Streamline OCI Application Process
India streamlines OCI rules, shifting updates online and making them free, while mandating e-Arrival cards and ending PIO…
Australia Visa Ban Targets Offshore Holders for 6 Months
Australia can now block some offshore temporary visa holders from boarding for up to six months, starting with…
Brothers Behind Savani Group Convicted in Visa Fraud Scheme Using Shell Companies
Savani Group leaders convicted in Philadelphia for massive RICO, visa, and $30M Medicaid fraud schemes involving exploitation and…
State Department Tightens Diversity Visa Rules, Requires Passport JPEG on DS-5501 Form
New U.S. rules for DV-2027 require a $1 fee and passport scan uploads to combat fraud, effective April…
Portugal Ends Postal Visa Applications for Brazilians
Brazilian applicants must now book in-person Portugal visa appointments via VFS Global or the consulate starting April 17,…
2 Pennsylvania Brothers Steal $10M from Medicaid, Issue Fake H-1B Visa Applications
Savani brothers convicted in $32M racketeering scheme involving Pennsylvania Medicaid fraud, H-1B visa abuse, and money laundering through…
Uscis Conducts Surprise Visit During Trip, Targets H-1B Remote Work Under Project Firewall
USCIS and DOL are ramping up surprise home-office visits for H-1B workers, treating absences as potential violations that…
Homeland Security Adds $2,965 Premium Processing Fee for Work Visas
USCIS raised premium processing fees on March 1, 2026, with common employment-based costs hitting $2,965 to counter inflation…