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214(b) Denial in 3 Minutes: Indian Applicant’s U.S. Visa Case

A 40-year-old Indian customs officer with significant savings and stable employment was denied a U.S. tourist visa after a three-minute…

B1/B2 Visa in 40 Seconds: Delhi Psychologist’s Fast-Track Interview

A Delhi psychologist’s B1/B2 visa was approved in 40 seconds on September 11, 2025, with passport returned in four business…

Trump’s Renewed Deportation Drive Targets Veterans Without Citizenship

In 2025 the administration expanded immigration enforcement and revoked guidance that considered military service a mitigating factor. Over 100,000 noncitizen…

How to Pay the $100K H-1B Fee: Proclamation Lacks Payment Details

A September 20, 2025 Proclamation requires a $100,000 fee with new H-1B petitions for workers abroad; payment verification is mandatory…

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee: What Employees Must Do Next

A $100,000 annual H-1B fee takes effect September 21, 2025, covering new petitions, renewals, and transfers. Employers advise reentry before…

Why Strong B2 Profiles Face Rejection in 2025—214(b) & AI

A Delhi-based senior manager with 25+-country travel was denied a U.S. B2 visa under INA 214(b). Officers likely weighed divorce,…

USCIS Announces 2025 Civics Test: 128 Questions, 12/20 Pass

Starting October 20, 2025, USCIS will require naturalization applicants filing Form N-400 to study a 128-question civics pool and pass…

What Indian H-1B Holders Must Know About the 2025 Civics Test Changes

On October 20, 2025, USCIS will require the 2025 Civics test for N-400 filings, using a 128-question pool with up…