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Insights & Updates on EB-1A Green Card and U.S. Immigration
Our U.S. Immigration Blog is your go-to resource for staying updated on critical developments in employment-based immigration. From changes in the visa bulletin EB1 India to tips on strengthening your EB1A green card case, we cover the insights that matter most to skilled professionals.
We also provide practical strategies on topics like EB1 adjustment of status, how to document extraordinary achievements effectively, and what to expect during different stages of the process. Beyond news updates, our blog offers EB-1A visa mentorship content to help applicants gain clarity in an otherwise complex system.
By exploring our articles, you not only stay informed but also gain actionable advice curated by experts in the field. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to make well-informed decisions about your immigration journey.
Read all the latest news and our professional insights on EB1A visa immigration strategies
We love to pen our thoughts on our first-hand experience with green card EB1A cases and the many-sided nuances of it that we come across frequently. Our EB-1A consultants also remain vigilant of all the policy changes and updates in the U.S. immigration landscape. Below, you will find our detailed commentary and analysis of immigration news, and a spotlight on the possible consequences of the news for immigration applicants.
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29th Nov, 2025
Raja Krishnamoorthi’s Push for H-1B Reform: What His Bill Means for High-Skilled Immigrants
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has long been one of the most vocal advocates for high-skilled immigrant workers in the United States.
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By Koustav Mondal
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26th Nov, 2025
US Plans Major Shake-up in F-1 Student Visa Rules: What International Students Must Know
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.
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By Koustav Mondal
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24th Nov, 2025
MAGA Rift Deepens: Influencer Blasts H-1B Critics, Defends Indian Professionals
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.
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By Koustav Mondal
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22nd Nov, 2025
Australia Sounds the Alarm on Rising Student-Visa Fraud
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.
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By Koustav Mondal
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21st Nov, 2025
Trump Doubles Down on H-1B Visas: Even as MAGA Base Roars in Protest
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.
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By Koustav Mondal
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21st Nov, 2025
UK to Inaugurate Faster Permanent Residency for High-Earners
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.
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By Koustav Mondal
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20th Nov, 2025
UK to Effect Visa Ban on Nations That Refuse to Take Back Their Deported Citizens
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.
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By Koustav Mondal
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20th Nov, 2025
US Announces Fresh Visa Immigration-related Fees for Fiscal Year 2026
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).
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By Koustav Mondal
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19th Nov, 2025
The U.S. Technology Giants Lead The H-1B Visa List in 2025
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.
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By Koustav Mondal
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19th Nov, 2025
U.S. B1-B2 Visa Interview Wait Times Fall for Indians: Hyderabad Leads With the Shortest Delay
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.
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By Koustav Mondal
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19th Nov, 2025
Elon Musk Joins The H-1B Debate With a Controversial Remark: Americans Can’t Do Challenging Physical Work
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.
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By Koustav Mondal
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17th Nov, 2025
December U.S. Visa Bulletin: Rising Hope for Indians in EB1 Status
The December U.S. visa bulletin is out. And, it has positive news for Indians in the employment-based categories.
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By Koustav Mondal
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A Nebraska Federal Court Questions USCIS’s Vague EB-1A “Final Merits” Denial: A Meaningful Shift in EB-1A Green Card?
When Anahita Mukherji’s EB-1A green card petition was denied despite USCIS agreeing she met five of the ten criteria, a Nebraska federal court took notice. On January 28, 2026, the U.S. District Court for Nebraska vacated the denial and ordered USCIS to approve her case. This rare step, in Mukherji v. Miller, directly challenges USCIS’s controversial two-step “final merits” review in EB-1A Extraordinary Ability cases.
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There are many unsaid nuances in the immigration laws that may often cause additional trifles and drudgeries for the visa aspirants. And, among the many legal troubles our clients face, one of the most frequent ones to surface is how to deal with RFE and NOID. It often stays unclear to many visa aspirants how to differentiate these two, and moreover, how exactly they legally differ from each other.