Eleven Indian citizens residing illegally in the US have been charged with visa fraud for allegedly planning staged armed robberies at convenience stores, US federal prosecutors said. Authorities stated that the suspects are accused of orchestrating fake robberies so store clerks could falsely report being crime victims on immigration applications to obtain a Green Card,…
Under US immigration law, the H-1B visa is initially granted for up to three years. This can be extended for another three years, for a total period of six years. But can you extend your H-1B status beyond the standard six-year limit? The answer is yes. Here’s how you can get your H-1B status extended…
Canada is preparing for a major overhaul of its permanent residency system this year, with the federal government moving towards prioritizing applicants who are already living and working in the country, Immigration News Canada said in a report. According to Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2026-2028 and commitments outlined in the federal budget, two major permanent…
Beginning January 1, US President Donald Trump’s administration imposed a total and partial ban on foreign nationals from 39 countries. “The United States is fully or partially suspending entry for and visa issuance to nationals of 39 countries,” a statement on December 19 read. On December 16, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting entry…
Amid the visa crackdown by the Trump administration, certain US immigration fees will rise following an inflation-adjusted update from January 1, 2026, according to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS stated that the updated fees apply to certain immigration benefits specified under HR 1 and the increases account for inflation measured between July…
The United States’ laws allow immediate relatives, such as spouses, of US citizens to be eligible for Green Cards. A Green Card (officially known as a Permanent Resident Card allows a person to live and work permanently in the US. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, if you are the spouse of a…
