Insights & Updates on EB-1A Green Card and U.S. Immigration

The United States is moving toward one of the biggest overhauls of its international student visa regime in decades. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formally proposed ending the long-standing “duration of status” (D/S) policy and scrapping the “Intent to Leave” requirement for visa applicants.

In a surprising turn of events, the H-1B visa debate has sparked a fierce internal conflict within the conservative Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.

In a striking move that underscores growing concerns within its international education sector, Australia’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has issued a Student Visa Integrity Alert.

In a striking appearance at the US–Saudi Investment Forum, former President Donald Trump made a bold case for bringing in highly skilled foreign workers, even as his “America First” supporters erupted in dissent.

Immigration pathways for high earners just became easier in the UK. People from a premium salary class will be allowed to settle down permanently in the UK within as little as three years.

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has recently stepped in with a big announcement last Monday. She spoke of an effective visa ban on countries unless they accept the deported criminals and illegal immigrants, i.e. inhabitants of their own nations.

In a fresh announcement, the Department of Homeland Security, aka DHS, has revealed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 inflationary adjustments to certain immigration fees in compliance with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR-1).

When it comes to hiring foreign-born talent, America’s tech giants are leading the way. The Government data shows that tech giants like Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Google had the most approved new H-1B petitions in FY 2025.

In a welcome development for Indian travellers, the U.S. B1-B2 visa interview wait times have dropped significantly across several consulates, with Hyderabad recording the shortest waiting period among major Indian cities. According to Business Standard, the new data from the U.S. Department of State’s Global Visa Wait Times portal suggests a marked improvement compared to previous years.

In the boiling cauldron of H-1B, Elon Musk adds his latest spice. In a controversial remark, he voiced that there is a dearth of individuals in America who are capable of performing demanding physical labour. His remark additionally emphasises that the Americans are often unwilling to undergo specialised training for such roles.

The December U.S. visa bulletin is out. And, it has positive news for Indians in the employment-based categories.

Right after the U.S. President Donald Trump defended the H-1B visas, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem asserted that the H-1B program will remain active.

Only a few days after Donald Trump’s defense of the H-1B visa Program, Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene put forward a new bill designed to destroy the core of the H-1B program.

In an interview last Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to defend the H-1B visa program with the following words: “We have to bring in talent.”

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump, in a counterintuitive jibe, endorsed having foreign students in U.S. Universities.

According to the reports of several news outlets, the USCIS has started releasing Requests for Evidence demanding payment of the newly imposed H-1B fee.

In a recent onslaught, the Trump administration has effected the severest yet crackdown on the H-1B misuse.

In a recent update, the Trump administration has reportedly counselled the American consular offices across the globe to intensify screening on potential green card applicants with certain health conditions.

According to several official reports and the Press Accounts, like the Washington Examiner, the U.S. administration has revoked more than 80,000 non-immigrant visas

As the U.S. visa landscape continues to be unwelcome to foreign students, another White House memo

As the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system is back online, employers in the United States can once again start submitting applications

In a newsroom announcement, the USCIS has stated that from 28th October, 2025 onwards, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will only accept electronic payments for paper-filed forms.

On 30th October, 2025, the US Labor Department posted a fifty-two-second video narrating how the very citizens of the US have been deprived of their American dreams.

In a recent resounding comment, US Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump administration’s decision to reform and overhaul the H-1B visa program.

As an H-1B worker, you won’t get a job in Florida. Yes, you heard it right, as in a major offensive against immigrants, Florida has banned H-1B visa hiring.

In yet another jaw-dropping announcement, the US Department of Homeland Security has put forward an interim rule to block the automatic extension of the Employment Authorisation Documents (EAD) of all migrant workers.

The United States administration is about to implement photographic vetting of all non-citizens when they enter or exit the United States.

In a fresh update, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new regulation to decrease the EB-5 filing cost

In a recent update, the Department of Homeland Security has shared its new proposal to change two regulations for the F, J, and I visa categories.

In a firm and decisive statement, the White House has confirmed that it remains steadfast in defending the H-1B visa reforms, even as legal challenges pile up from universities and tech industry groups.

A most recent USCIS update has clarified what could be seen as one of the big reliefs yet for existing H-1 visa holders, including the Indians.

Previously, thousands of non-permanent residents, i.e., individuals dwelling and working in the U.S. under the umbrella of visas like H-1B

A proposed immigration regulation aims to bring a major transformation to the H-1B lottery system.

In a recent rebuttal, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed a legal challenge to the recently imposed $100,000 H-1B Visa fee.

Last Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a case that intended to disempower the dependents of H-1B visa holders.

As the U.S. Department of State released its November Visa Bulletin, many Indian nationals with employment-based green card aspirations were hoping for brighter news.

The most recent set of reforms spearheaded by the Trump administration has driven a final nail into the coffin of many Indians’ aspirations.

Let’s take a look at a fresh update on H-1B visa news. After the much-disputed $100,000 fee,

Last Friday, a coalition of unions, employers, and religious groups filed a lawsuit with the objective of stopping U.S.

The US government is undergoing a temporary shut down after the Congress and President Trump failed to reach an agreement regarding the funding bill.

We are set to witness further changes to the H-1B and L-1 worker visa programmes as the United State Lawmakers have come up with a fresh set of revisions last Monday.

The U.S. administration has escalated the surveillance directed towards foreign students under the Optional Practical Training or OPT programme.

Confused about the rumored $100,000 visa fee for F-1 OPT holders? Get clear answers from EB1 experts who break down the facts, and what this means for your U.S. immigration journey.

USCIS has very recently released an official statement on H-1B fees in their newsroom. This contains all the essential information you need to know about the recently imposed H-1B visa fee.

In a dramatic shift for U.S. immigration policy, a new one-time US$100,000 fee has been mandated for new H-1B visa petitions.

USCIS imposes a $100,000 yearly fee on H-1B visas, triggering uncertainty for Indian tech workers and companies. Discover why EB-1A is a vital alternative now.

The USCIS, as part of its broader overhaul, is now adding more questions to the civics test that the applicants need to pass as part of the citizenship screening. This would be, to date, the latest step by the Trump administration to tighten the reins on the immigration process.

When the U.S. Department of State releases the monthly Visa Bulletin, you can see two important checklists: the Final Action Dates and the Dates for Filing of Employment-Based Visa Applications.

Stay updated on the October 2025 EB1A visa bulletin. Learn how the EB1A bulletin impacts Indian applicants and why an EB-1A green card consultancy is needed.

Know the latest U.S. visa policy changes in September 2025: no more interview appointments abroad for non-immigrant visas. Here is a breakdown from one of the leading EB1 experts.

An alarming news item that surfaced a few days ago has compelled us to address it and write about it. As one of the leading EB1 experts, our mission is to champion the extraordinary individuals who enrich the United States with their talents.

If you are a visa aspirant, it is always best to have a clear grasp of the U.S. immigration requirements and laws. One such important legal formulation is the policy on public change.

Recently, the U.S. Department of State has revealed that no additional EB-2 visa slots will be available for the remainder of the fiscal year 2025. According to their official statement, the annual cap for this visa category has been reached.

In a recent social media post, the US Embassy in India on Saturday issued a new warning to Indian students. The post states that there would be ‘serious consequences’ if they break any laws or get detained for any reason.

In a recent revision, the US has modified the interview waiver list and called upon the majority of non-immigrants to appear in person for immigration interviews.

The F-1 visa students are set to face yet another new restriction, as the freshly admitted students will no longer have the privilege of transferring universities or changing courses immediately. They can only indulge in the changes after completing one year of study.

The Trump administration is about to impose yet another immigration bottleneck on students, participants of the exchange programme, and media visa holders. The proposal aims to limit the time of students in the U.S. to no more than four years.

In a recent interview with Fox News’s The Ingraham Angle, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik hinted at a possible plan to terminate the H-1B program. He commented ‘I'm involved in changing the H1-B visa program.

In a recent social media post, US Republican Senator Mike Lee has vented his desire to put a stop to the H-1B visa system. This is the visa system on which a large chunk of highly skilled Indian workers depend.

A State Department Statement on Thursday has brought to light a constant threat looming over the stability of every visa holder. All holders of valid U.S. visas would be subject to ‘Continuous vetting’ starting last Tuesday.

Multiple news outlets have reported that a cloud is looming over the visa landscape with the trump administration about to unleash its severest yet crackdown.

In a move poised to reshape travel norms, the U.S. Department of State has launched a 12-month pilot visa bond program on August 20, 2025, targeting select B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourist) visa applicants.

In recent times, more than 6000 student visas have faced revocation from the State Department under the Trump Administration.

The USCIS under the Trump Administration is making the citizenship criteria more and more stringent. Now, it has a new addition: the dimension of the applicant’s moral character.

In June 2025, international students applying for F, M, and J visas were met with a startling new requirement: make their social media profiles public for U.S. consular officers to review.

From September 2, 2025, the United States will roll back its Interview Waiver Programme, commonly known as the “Dropbox” facility, for most non-immigrant visas.

The H-1B visa has long symbolized opportunity and hope for many aspirants: the chance for skilled professionals to build thriving careers in the U.S. But today, this dream is under siege.

The September 2025 Visa Bulletin, issued by the U.S. Department of State, is the final checkpoint before the U.S. immigration system resets for a new fiscal year in October.

On August 1, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced a series of sweeping updates to its family-based immigration policy manual.

In June 2025, several journals and online media have reported that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has tightened its scrutiny on employment-based visas, particularly EB-1A.

The Dignity Act is a layered and newly introduced bill that is going to change the face of the US immigration and all the surrounding landscape.

A brief overview of employment-based visa categories in the August 2025 visa bulletin.

The proclamation fully restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 12 countries found to be deficient with regard to screening and vetting and determined to pose a very high risk to the United States.

Let’s take a dive into this month’s visa bulletin and how it can help you take your next step.

Immigrants awaiting green cards depend on the US Department of State’s Visa Bulletin for updates, especially those applying through the employment-based (EB) visa from India