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US consulates in India to shut on January 9: What it means for your visa

Applicants with scheduled appointments for US citizen services or visa interviews on that day are advised to check their email for rescheduling instructions

US releases new form for H-1B filing for foreign workers

Starting January 17, 2025, the USCIS will reject any petitions submitted using the previous version of the form

New H-1B visa rule: Entrepreneurs can get visa sponsored by their own firm

"This change is promising for the growing number of Indian startups and innovators looking to access the US market," said Varun Singh, Managing Director at XIPHIAS Immigration

New US consulate set to open in Bengaluru by Jan 2025 amid high visa demand

Currently, the US operates consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi

US visa wait time to get shorter for Indians with new rescheduling rules

Starting January 1, 2025, you can still schedule your first nonimmigrant visa appointment at the location of your choice

US eases immigration routes for J-1 visa holders from India, China

For Indian professionals, researchers, and students, the changes open new opportunities

US January 2025 visa bulletin: Slight progress for Indians in EB-2, F1, F3

The US January 2025 Visa Bulletin shows minor progress in few employment and family-based visa categories

US F-2 visa: 38% decline in student visas issued to Indians in 2024

The F-1 visa is specifically for international students attending academic institutions in the US

US immigration reform: Senators propose raising family visa cap to 15%

Indian nationals stand to gain from the proposed changes, as the current visa cap disproportionately affects countries with high demand

US dismisses reports of new visa application centre in Vizag, Vijayawada

The US consulate in Hyderabad reports 56% of Indian students to the US are from Telangana and Andhra

US to issue 64,716 additional H-2B visas for FY 2025: Who is eligible?

The H-2B visa caters to temporary non-agricultural roles, particularly in fields such as construction, forestry, and landscaping

US December 2024 visa bulletin: Small gains for Indians in EB-2, EB-3

The US December 2024 Visa Bulletin shows minor advances in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories for Indian applicants, while family-sponsored visa categories remain unchanged across all regions

Kolkata's US visa wait hits 500 days: What Indian travellers need to know

To manage the rising demand for US travel, the United States will be adding one million visa appointment slots in 2025

US Diversity Visa 2026: Last chance to apply as deadline closes today

The DV Program, administered by the US State Department, provides 55,000 immigrant visas annually

US to add 1 mn visa slots in 2025, may reduce wait for Indian travelers

Tourist visa wait times in India are around 300-320 days, depending on the US consulate or embassy

Applicants blast H-1B visa renewal process: Why is the system slow?

Dropbox system allows eligible applicants to renew their US visa without the need for an in-person interview

How Indian grads with US degrees get easier H-1B entry, but face lower pay

Indian students with degrees from US institutions generally find it easier to enter the job market. However, they may face slightly lower salaries

US eases EB-1 visa rule: Indians facing green card backlog can benefit

Around 140,000 Indians are in queue for US EB-1 green cards, while over a million await EB-2 and EB-3 green cards combined

US November 2024 visa bulletin: India's family-based dates advance

While all employment-based categories remain unchanged in US November 2024 visa bulletin, there are updates in the family-sponsored visa categories for Indian applicants

US EB-1 Visa: Now, your team award can be your pathway to a green card

The EB-1 visa is an employment-based visa that allows foreign nationals to permanently live and work in the United States