H1B
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H-1B Real Estate Ownership: What’s Allowed and What’s Risky
Owning U.S. real estate is allowed for H-1B holders, but active landlord activities can constitute unauthorized employment. Use licensed managers, keep written agreements, avoid direct management tasks, and consult immigration…
Amazon Web Services Leads H-1B Surge as Microsoft and Apple Follow
AWS led 2025 H-1B approvals with 10,044 cases amid stronger DHS oversight from the H-1B Modernization Rule. Many…
H-1B Property Buying in the U.S.: Navigating the Tricky Parts
H-1B holders can buy U.S. property, but ownership offers no immigration benefit. Avoid active landlord tasks that could…
New U.S. NIV Rules Sept 2025: Interviews Mandatory in Home Country
In September 2025 the State Department mandated in-person interviews at applicants' country-of-nationality or legal-residence posts, ending most Dropbox…
Why Indian Professionals Turn to EB-5: Path to a Green Card
With EB-2/EB-3 backlogs persisting, many Indian H-1B and F-1 holders opt for EB-5 in 2025, investing $800,000 in…
U.S. Rule Change May Push More Immigrant Students to Study Abroad
Beginning August 15, 2025, USCIS will use only Visa Bulletin Final Action Dates for CSPA age calculations, reducing…
73% of H-1Bs Go to India, 2025 Policy Shifts Prompt Scrutiny
FY2025 H‑1B saw 423,028 registrations for 85,000 slots (~20% chance). Indians received ~73% of approvals, driven by applicant…
What the Changing Visa Landscape Means for Indians in America
Indian students and workers form a large, growing presence in the U.S.—71% of FY2024 H‑1B approvals and 331,602…
Is the H-1B Pipeline Rigged as India Tops 71% in 2024
Data show India received about 73.7% of H-1B approvals (2020–2023) and ~71% in 2024. Critics cite a "pipeline…
Beyond H-1B: Updated Pathways for Indian Students in the U.S.
OPT (12 months) and STEM OPT (24-month extension) remain active in 2025, offering up to 36 months of…