MUMBAI: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy manual to ensure protection to the ‘good faith’ investors who have participated in the EB-5 (Investment-linked green card) program.The EB-5 program is also referred to as the investment-linked green card program. It is gaining traction among the Indian diaspora, in particular those who…
Approximately 250,000 children of legal immigrants, many of Indian descent, face potential deportation from the United States upon turning 21 due to the “aging out” issue, as per reports. These immigrants, called “Documented Dreamers“, entered the country with their parents on temporary work visas but lose their dependent status once they reach the age of…
NEW DELHI: An Indian-origin woman has officially become a US citizen at the age of 99.The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Friday about Daibai taking the Oath of Allegiance in their Orlando office, accompanied by her daughter and the USCIS officer who administered the oath.“They say age is just a number….
India has traditionally been the top source country of new permanent residents in Canada. Permanent residency is akin to a green card in the US and provides a pathway to Canadian citizenship.Shortly, individuals aspiring to be Canadian permanent residents will have to pay higher fees – the hikes are approximately 12% across key immigration programs…
The initial registration period for the H-1B cap season (for fiscal 2025) ended on March 25. Immigration attorneys state that lottery selection results are rolling in, including for the Masters’ cap.The annual quota for H-1B cap visas is 85,000 (which includes 20,000 visas that are allotted under the Masters’ cap for those beneficiaries having advanced…
Continental Europe and the UK have emerged favourite vacation destinations for Indians amidst the trend of revenge tourism after the pandemic. For Indians planning summer or winter vacations in Europe; one of the issues that often becomes a hurdle is visa backlogs, both for the UK and the Schengen category. And if you are a…
