Each fiscal year, the USA issues 1,40,000 employment-based immigrant permanent residence visas or Green Cards as they are more popularly known. This includes a visa for the principal applicant or the individual migrating to the USA for a job, and his/her spouse and dependent children. Depending on the number of eligible applicants and the country-wise cap, the principal … [Read more...]
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Presidential Commission Approves H1B Visa Stamping In The USA
In a move that would relieve thousands of foreign professionals, the presidential commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders has unanimously approved a recommendation for H1-B stamping within the USA. The recommendation was approved during a meeting of the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders at the White House … [Read more...]
Over 60,000 USA Green Cards Unused in 2021
It is not very easy to get the USA Green Cards. And yet there were over 60,000 employee-based unused green cards in 2021. Each year, the American government issues over 1 million green cards under various category heads. The number of applications received is much higher and the waitlist can be as long as 90 years. In light of this, it is shocking to note that the US … [Read more...]
USA Visa Renewal For Indians- Interview No Longer Compulsory
The article is updated on March 3, 2022 There’s good news for Indians planning for USA visa renewal. The USA is working on a way to smoothen and shorten the visa renewal application process for Indians. In light of this, from September 1, 2019, onwards, certain Indian citizens can apply for an interview waiver. This will reduce turnaround time for the visas affected … [Read more...]
America Competes Act Removes Cap On Green Card For STEM Doctorates
The America Competes Act, 2022 was recently passed in the US House of Representatives. This is aimed at boosting manufacturing in the country and strengthening supply chains to outcompete China. One of the provisions that they hope will take the country in this direction is the removal of Green Card caps for Stem doctorates. The Act also proposes a new visa for … [Read more...]
