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New US Green Card Public Charge Rule Takes Effect

A new US immigration rule expanding how officers assess whether certain immigrants could become a “public charge” takes effect on September 18, 2026. The change is expected to bring wider scrutiny to some green card applications, including adjustment-of-status cases submitted through Form I-485. The Department of Homeland Security has rescinded the 2022 public-charge regulations and returned to a broader case-by-case assessment. Under the revised approach,

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18 Sep 2026 09:30 AM

New US Green Card Public Charge Rule Takes Effect

A new US immigration rule expanding how officers assess whether certain immigrants could become a “public charge” takes effect on September 18, 2026. The change is expected to bring wider scrutiny to some green card applications, including adjustment-of-status cases submitted through Form I-485. The Department of Homeland Security has rescinded the 2022 public-charge regulations and returned to a broader case-by-case assessment. Under the revised approach,

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US Suspends Cognizant PERM Green Card Filings Amid Probe

The US Labor Department announced from Washington that Cognizant’s new PERM filings had been suspended. The report was published at 3:24 AM IST on September 9 as officials investigated alleged fraud involving employment-based immigration programmes. US Suspends Cognizant PERM Filings During Investigation The United States has suspended Cognizant’s new permanent labor certification filings amid an investigation into a

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09 Sep 2026 11:52 AM

US Suspends Cognizant PERM Green Card Filings Amid Probe

The US Labor Department announced from Washington that Cognizant’s new PERM filings had been suspended. The report was published at 3:24 AM IST on September 9 as officials investigated alleged fraud involving employment-based immigration programmes. US Suspends Cognizant PERM Filings During Investigation The United States has suspended Cognizant’s new permanent labor certification filings amid an investigation into a

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DHS Proposes $103,265 H-1B Fee for Cap-Subject Petitions

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed an additional $103,265 fee for each H-1B cap-subject petition. If finalised, the charge would be paid in addition to existing filing and statutory fees, significantly increasing employer sponsorship costs. The proposal does not target any one nationality. However, Indian professionals could be disproportionately affected because they form a major share of H-1B beneficiaries, particularly in technology and other specialised occupati

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25 Aug 2026 12:29 PM

DHS Proposes $103,265 H-1B Fee for Cap-Subject Petitions

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed an additional $103,265 fee for each H-1B cap-subject petition. If finalised, the charge would be paid in addition to existing filing and statutory fees, significantly increasing employer sponsorship costs. The proposal does not target any one nationality. However, Indian professionals could be disproportionately affected because they form a major share of H-1B beneficiaries, particularly in technology and other specialised occupati

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USCIS Revises I-539, I-765 Forms From Sept. 15: Key Changes

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is preparing an important filing change for international students, exchange visitors and other nonimmigrants, with revised editions of Form I-539 and Form I-765 becoming mandatory from September 15, 2026. USCIS says it will publish the 09/15/26 editions of Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, on that date. Older editions filed on or after September 15 will be

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17 Aug 2026 13:46 PM

USCIS Revises I-539, I-765 Forms From Sept. 15: Key Changes

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is preparing an important filing change for international students, exchange visitors and other nonimmigrants, with revised editions of Form I-539 and Form I-765 becoming mandatory from September 15, 2026. USCIS says it will publish the 09/15/26 editions of Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, on that date. Older editions filed on or after September 15 will be

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USCIS Tightens Green Card and Immigration Application Rules

USCIS officers can now deny incomplete or insufficiently supported immigration benefit requests without first seeking additional evidence. The policy applies immediately to eligible requests pending or filed on or after August 5, 2026. USCIS Tightens Immigration Filing Rules US Citizenship and Immigration Services has strengthened evidence requirements for immigration benefit requests, giving officers wider discretion to deny cases th

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06 Aug 2026 10:13 AM

USCIS Tightens Green Card and Immigration Application Rules

USCIS officers can now deny incomplete or insufficiently supported immigration benefit requests without first seeking additional evidence. The policy applies immediately to eligible requests pending or filed on or after August 5, 2026. USCIS Tightens Immigration Filing Rules US Citizenship and Immigration Services has strengthened evidence requirements for immigration benefit requests, giving officers wider discretion to deny cases th

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Indian Techies Face 60-Day H-1B Visa Countdown Amid US Tech Layoffs

From New Delhi today, Indian H-1B visa holders are confronting a critical situation as major US tech companies like Meta, Amazon, and LinkedIn announce layoffs. Thousands of Indian professionals on H-1B visas now face a strict 60-day grace period to secure a new employer willing to sponsor their visa, switch to a different visa category, or leave the United States. The combination of rising Silicon Valley layoffs, AI-driven restructuring, and a slowing job market has intensified pressure on t

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21 May 2026 12:26 PM

Indian Techies Face 60-Day H-1B Visa Countdown Amid US Tech Layoffs

From New Delhi today, Indian H-1B visa holders are confronting a critical situation as major US tech companies like Meta, Amazon, and LinkedIn announce layoffs. Thousands of Indian professionals on H-1B visas now face a strict 60-day grace period to secure a new employer willing to sponsor their visa, switch to a different visa category, or leave the United States. The combination of rising Silicon Valley layoffs, AI-driven restructuring, and a slowing job market has intensified pressure on t

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Founder Gets EB-1A Approval After Six US Visa Rejections

Immigration Attorney Explains Founder’s EB-1A Visa Journey Founder’s Long Visa Journey Kazakhstan-born entrepreneur Ablay Sarmantay secured a US EB-1A approval after facing six visa rejections over five years. He had received five student visa refusals and one tourist visa denial before finally entering the United States with his family. His EB-1A petition was later approved in just 16 days under the extraordinary ability categ

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15 May 2026 17:45 PM

Founder Gets EB-1A Approval After Six US Visa Rejections

Immigration Attorney Explains Founder’s EB-1A Visa Journey Founder’s Long Visa Journey Kazakhstan-born entrepreneur Ablay Sarmantay secured a US EB-1A approval after facing six visa rejections over five years. He had received five student visa refusals and one tourist visa denial before finally entering the United States with his family. His EB-1A petition was later approved in just 16 days under the extraordinary ability categ

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New Dashboard Reveals USCIS Backlogs And Visa Processing Trends

USCIS Backlog Data Shows Rising Delays And Denial Rates New Dashboard Tracks USCIS Backlogs A new interactive dashboard from the American Immigration Council is giving the public a detailed look at USCIS backlogs, visa processing trends, filing volumes, and denial rates. The dashboard includes more than 20,000 data points covering over 190 immigration applications and petition types from fiscal year 2016 through fiscal year 2025.

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15 May 2026 15:46 PM

New Dashboard Reveals USCIS Backlogs And Visa Processing Trends

USCIS Backlog Data Shows Rising Delays And Denial Rates New Dashboard Tracks USCIS Backlogs A new interactive dashboard from the American Immigration Council is giving the public a detailed look at USCIS backlogs, visa processing trends, filing volumes, and denial rates. The dashboard includes more than 20,000 data points covering over 190 immigration applications and petition types from fiscal year 2016 through fiscal year 2025.

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Court Blocks Yemen TPS Termination, Work Authorization Extended Until July 2026

Court Pauses Yemen TPS Termination A federal court has temporarily blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Yemen, allowing eligible beneficiaries to remain in the United States while the legal case continues. The court found that the Department of Homeland Security may not have followed required procedures before ending the TPS designation, including proper interagency consultation. The ruling pauses an earlier DHS decision that planned

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15 May 2026 14:06 PM

Court Blocks Yemen TPS Termination, Work Authorization Extended Until July 2026

Court Pauses Yemen TPS Termination A federal court has temporarily blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Yemen, allowing eligible beneficiaries to remain in the United States while the legal case continues. The court found that the Department of Homeland Security may not have followed required procedures before ending the TPS designation, including proper interagency consultation. The ruling pauses an earlier DHS decision that planned

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US Opens New Casablanca Consulate To Improve Visa Processing Services

The United States Department of State has officially opened a new Consulate General facility in Casablanca, Morocco, bringing all major consular operations under one modern location. The newly established compound is situated in the Casa Anfa development area and is now fully operational for public services. The transition to the new facility was completed in late April 2026. Officials confirmed that immigrant visa services, nonimmigrant visa processing, and American Citizen Ser

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15 May 2026 12:52 PM

US Opens New Casablanca Consulate To Improve Visa Processing Services

The United States Department of State has officially opened a new Consulate General facility in Casablanca, Morocco, bringing all major consular operations under one modern location. The newly established compound is situated in the Casa Anfa development area and is now fully operational for public services. The transition to the new facility was completed in late April 2026. Officials confirmed that immigrant visa services, nonimmigrant visa processing, and American Citizen Ser

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New US Green Card Public Charge Rule Takes Effect

New US Green Card Public Charge Rule Takes Effect

US Suspends Cognizant PERM Green Card Filings Amid Probe

US Suspends Cognizant PERM Green Card Filings Amid Probe

DHS Proposes $103,265 H-1B Fee for Cap-Subject Petitions

DHS Proposes $103,265 H-1B Fee for Cap-Subject Petitions

USCIS Revises I-539, I-765 Forms From Sept. 15: Key Changes

USCIS Revises I-539, I-765 Forms From Sept. 15: Key Changes

USCIS Tightens Green Card and Immigration Application Rules

USCIS Tightens Green Card and Immigration Application Rules

Indian Techies Face 60-Day H-1B Visa Countdown Amid US Tech Layoffs

Indian Techies Face 60-Day H-1B Visa Countdown Amid US Tech Layoffs

Founder Gets EB-1A Approval After Six US Visa Rejections

Founder Gets EB-1A Approval After Six US Visa Rejections

New Dashboard Reveals USCIS Backlogs And Visa Processing Trends

New Dashboard Reveals USCIS Backlogs And Visa Processing Trends

Court Blocks Yemen TPS Termination, Work Authorization Extended Until July 2026

Court Blocks Yemen TPS Termination, Work Authorization Extended Until July 2026

US Opens New Casablanca Consulate To Improve Visa Processing Services

US Opens New Casablanca Consulate To Improve Visa Processing Services

Karnataka GCC Push: 500 New Centres, 3.5 Lakh Jobs By 2029

Indian Workers Killed In Dubai Minibus Accident On Emirates Road

Ujjwala LPG Subsidy Cut To 4 Refills: What Changes For Households

8 Unusual Gut Signs That Actually Mean You’re Healthy, Says AIIMS-Trained Doctor

August 12 Sky Show: Solar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower

Garden Pest Control Guide: Simple Solutions for a Healthy Landscape

India’s Homegrown HPV Test Validated For Cervical Cancer Screening

US-Iran Peace Deal Boosts Sensex, Nifty As Oil, Realty Stocks Rally

Delhi heatwave continues as delayed monsoon keeps city hot and humid

Rajinikanth Clarifies Stand On Vijay’s CM Victory And Stalin Meeting

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