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Just married to a US citizen? Here's when you can apply for a green card

If you're in the US on a tourist visa, hold off for a bit-timing is everything

Just married to a US citizen? Here's when you can apply for a green card
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 4:51 PM IST

New US visa rule: Carry this to avoid visa cancellation at interview

The DS-160 is required for all short-term US visas including B1/B2 (tourist/business), F-1 (student), H-1B (work), and J-1 (exchange visitor) categories

New US visa rule: Carry this to avoid visa cancellation at interview
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 12:15 PM IST

Visited Gaza? Expect social media screening under new US Visa rules

This directive mandates that both immigrant and non-immigrant visa applicants-including those who have worked for NGOs or held official roles in Gaza-submit their social media accounts for review.

Visited Gaza? Expect social media screening under new US Visa rules
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 2:54 PM IST

US Visa Bulletin May 2025: EB-5 green card for Indians delayed 6 months

US Visa Bulletin May 2025: The final action date for Indian applicants in the unreserved EB-5 category has moved back to May 1, 2019

US Visa Bulletin May 2025: EB-5 green card for Indians delayed 6 months
Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 11:11 AM IST

US visa rule: Now, submit DS-160 form first or risk losing appointment slot

The DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application is required for all non-immigrant visa applicants entering the US temporarily

US visa rule: Now, submit DS-160 form first or risk losing appointment slot
Updated On : 10 Apr 2025 | 1:54 PM IST

Now domestic flyers in US need REAL ID to board flights - Check how to get

The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005, was created to improve how the government checks people's identity, recommended by the 9/11 Commission

Now domestic flyers in US need REAL ID to board flights - Check how to get
Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 5:29 PM IST

US Bill threatens to cut work options for Indian students - What this means

If the bill passes, OPT could end abruptly, leaving students without a work permit or an option to transition to a different work visa.

US Bill threatens to cut work options for Indian students - What this means
Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 9:25 AM IST

US revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, says Rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that the United States was revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, accusing the African nation's government of "taking advantage of the United States". "Every country must accept the return of its citizens in a timely manner when another country, including the United States, seeks to remove them," Rubio said in a statement, adding that "South Sudan's transitional government has failed to fully respect this principle". Besides revoking visas, Rubio said the US would "prevent further issuance to prevent entry into the United States by South Sudanese passport holders". South Sudan's political landscape is fragile and recent violence between government troops and armed opposition groups has escalated tensions. Last week, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged regional and international leaders to prevent South Sudan from falling over the abyss into another civil war. Guterres warned that the world's newe

US revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, says Rubio
Updated On : 06 Apr 2025 | 8:07 AM IST

Manish Tewari files motion on visa revocation of Indian students by US

In his notice, Tewari said that a significant number of Indian students in the United States have had their visas revoked, affecting not only students but also their families

Manish Tewari files motion on visa revocation of Indian students by US
Updated On : 02 Apr 2025 | 3:50 PM IST

US cancels 2,000 Indian visa appointments, warns of zero fraud tolerance

The move is part of a broader effort to tackle fraud in the visa application process

US cancels 2,000 Indian visa appointments, warns of zero fraud tolerance
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 10:24 AM IST

US visa checks don't end at approval: What Indian travellers must know

Visa holders are continuously monitored to ensure they comply with all US laws and immigration rules

US visa checks don't end at approval: What Indian travellers must know
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 1:53 PM IST

US Green Card holders face stricter checks at American ports of entry

Green Card holders can return to US after travel, but CBP officers may inspect them to ensure they still meet permanent residency requirements

US Green Card holders face stricter checks at American ports of entry
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 4:41 PM IST

Indian student at Columbia self-deports as Trump admin cancels visa

Indian student Ranjani Srinivasan self-deports after Trump admin revokes visa over pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University amid federal crackdown

Indian student at Columbia self-deports as Trump admin cancels visa
Updated On : 15 Mar 2025 | 9:29 AM IST

US visa bulletin April 2025: EB-5 green card wait for Indians up by 2 years

The EB-5 visa category for Indian green card applicants has retrogressed by over two years, now set at November 1, 2019

US visa bulletin April 2025: EB-5 green card wait for Indians up by 2 years
Updated On : 11 Mar 2025 | 10:40 AM IST
Updated On : 26 Feb 2025 | 7:31 PM IST

US 'Gold Card' visa: Pay $5 million and get US citizenship; EB-5 to be axed

Trump's new Gold Card visa introduces a new avenue for legal immigration

US 'Gold Card' visa: Pay $5 million and get US citizenship; EB-5 to be axed
Updated On : 26 Feb 2025 | 9:08 AM IST

US revises interview waiver policies for visa applicants: What this means

Unfortunately, this in-person appointment may delay visa issuance by several weeks, as appointments might not be readily available

US revises interview waiver policies for visa applicants: What this means
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 1:45 PM IST

Married for Canada PR, US green card? You can land into serious trouble

For some people, marriage is a scam to jump the immigration line

Married for Canada PR, US green card? You can land into serious trouble
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 3:50 PM IST