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…
A number of Indian immigrants in the United States reportedly received notifications that their H-1B and H-4 visas were prudently revoked by the government in December, last year. Notably, while H-1B visas are held by skilled foreign workers to move to the US for jobs, H-4 visas are issued to the dependents (usually spouses and…
US President Donald Trump’s administration has ramped up scrutiny of the H-1B visa applications. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expanded US visa screening to detect fraudulent cases, limit immigration, and ensure national security and job security for Americans. The deepened scrutiny has led to a delay in H-1B visa appointments. Also Read ,…
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…
