Shashank Singh
Trump Boasts Border Turn From Worst to Best Amid Invasion Rhetoric
A White House post claims decisive border control—zero releases for seven months, millions of removals, and heavy OBBBA…
Trump’s Expanded Travel Ban Hits Africa Hardest, 39 Countries
An expanded travel proclamation affects 39 countries starting January 1, 2026, including full bans on 17 nations and…
Available USCIS Forms Online Filing: Access, Fees, and Workflow
Many USCIS forms can now be filed through a free online account using guided forms or PDF uploads.…
EB-1 India Not Current in January 2026; Backlogged at 01FEB23
EB-1 India is not current in January 2026; the Final Action Date is 01FEB23 and Dates for Filing…
January 2026 EB-3 India Final Action Date Moves Forward
In January 2026 the Visa Bulletin advanced EB-3 India Final Action Date to 15NOV13 from 22SEP13, a 54-day…
Understanding EB-2 India Final Action Date 15JUL13 and I-485 Timeline
January 2026 sets EB-2 India Final Action Date at 15JUL13 (advanced two months). Dates for Filing stayed at…
H-1B/H-4 Interviews in India Delayed by Enhanced Vetting
A Dec. 3 policy introduced an online presence review for certain visas, prompting Indian consulates to reschedule many…
Mission India: H-1B/H-4 Interviews Rescheduled Under Presence Review
Mission India consulates rescheduled many H-1B and H-4 interviews after Dec. 8, moving dates often to March or…
Immigration Policy Could Worsen U.S. Healthcare Workforce Shortages
Major forecasts show critical shortfalls: 78,610 RNs in 2025, up to 187,130 physicians by 2037, and as many…
FIFA World Cup Visas: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities
Fans should apply early for U.S. B1/B2 visas—aim for 6–12 months—since consular waits can last months. Tickets don’t…
India Shuts Dhaka Visa Centre Amid Threats From Radical Leaders
India suspended services at the Jamuna Future Park visa centre in Dhaka on Dec. 17 due to threats…
Sweden: Courts Criticize Plan to Revoke Permanent Residency Permits
SOU 2025:99 would let authorities revoke many permanent residence permits and issue temporary ones from 1 January 2027,…
New AI-Powered Visa Kiosks to Ease Entry at Saudi Airports
Saudi Arabia will upgrade airport and select border kiosks to offer AI-assisted visa issuance on arrival, scanning passports,…
Germany Narrows Syrians’ Protection After Asylum File Reviews
BAMF rescinded protection for 550+ Syrians as courts ended blanket freezes, requiring individual risk proof. Rejections surged in…
Vance: States may hire Americans before suing over $100K H-1B fee
A Sept. 19, 2025 Proclamation set a $100,000 supplemental H‑1B/entry fee effective Sept. 21, prompting agency guidance and…