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2026 EB Green Card Outlook: Slow Progress and Regional Backlogs
Employment-based green card timelines in 2026 remain constrained: EB-2 India faces the worst delays and retrogression risk, EB-1 shows modest…
Leading U.S. Visa Sponsors for 2026: Amazon, Microsoft, Google
Top tech and consulting firms remain primary H‑1B sponsors for 2026, led by Amazon’s 12,439 FY2025 approvals. Focus on specialized…
Flight Delay Costs H-1B Chennai Interview: Missed Slot, Reapply Fees
A delayed flight caused an H-1B applicant to miss a Chennai interview and be recorded as a no-show, forfeiting fees.…
US Student Visa Denial: Missing Father’s Job Letter Costs Applicant
An F-1 applicant was denied after not presenting a father's employer letter, despite sufficient funds. Officers prioritize verifiable, steady income…
Trump’s Rice Tariff Warning: Impacts on India–U.S. Trade and Immigrants
President Trump’s Dec. 9 warning about possible tariffs on Indian rice, paired with a $12 billion farm package, sparked market…
Rural North Carolina Nephrologist Stuck by New $100k H-1B Fee
A new $100,000 surcharge on certain H‑1B filings stranded nephrologist Vijaya Chelikani in Hyderabad, imperiling kidney care for over 165,000…
India Can Support Five Big Airlines to Boost Competition
India’s aviation minister called for more competition, saying the country can support five big carriers. He highlighted IndiGo and Air…
Trump Moves to Impose Fresh Tariffs on Indian Rice
Following growers' complaints that cheap Asian rice is undercutting US prices, President Trump floated new tariffs on Indian rice and…