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

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. This mandate is set to be effective from the next lottery cycle in 2026.

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. For many applicants, specifically those pursuing an EB-1A green card, the “Dates for Filing” chart can offer earlier relief and more opportunity to prepare. The October 2025 Visa Bulletin shows some very encouraging shifts.

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. This is because whether you are pursuing family-based immigration or working with EB-1A Green Card Consultancy services, this critical policy could significantly impact your visa application success.

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. These consequences could include being deported, having their visa revoked, or even being disqualified from obtaining any future visa opportunity.

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 majority of the candidates, except the ones on the Interview Waiver List, are required to show up for the interview in person.

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. Hence, comments and speculations about its termination have put many workers and officials in the clutches of worries and anxiety.

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. The USCIS is about to review the records of more than 55 million US visa holders for potential revocation or deportable violations of the immigration rules.

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. More than two-thirds of the student visas have been rejected due to overstays and other alleged law violations, such as assaults, DUI, Burglary, and allegations of terrorism.

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