The U.S. Department of State has announced that the annual cap for Employment-Based Fourth Preference (EB-4) visas has been reached for Fiscal Year 2025. No more EB-4 immigrant visas will be issued until October 1, 2025. Impact on EB-4 Applicants ⁠⁠Visa Issuance Halted, no new EB-4 visas will be issued by U.S. embassies and consulates…

From Jan 2025, no interview dates were available for B1/B2 visa applicants in India. In person interview slots for B1/B2 category has opened for May 2026 in New Delhi and Hyderabad. Applicants may schedule the appointment, however, it is important to remember that only one reschedule is permitted since Jan 2025. Appointments can be scheduled…

We understand that some nonimmigrant visa applicants who were scheduled to appear for an interview at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi were turned back today, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 owing to a technical glitch on the Embassy’s end. Applicants were given another specific date and time for the interview. Some were rescheduled to Thursday,…

As part of ongoing updates to visa processing services, the premium document delivery and submission service fee will be revised to INR 1,200 per application, effective February 24, 2025. This change impacts all applicants utilizing premium document handling services, including those who opted for the service prior to this date. Key Details of the Fee Revision: Effective Date: February…

US Immigration Law Firm News Update: FY 2026 H-1B Cap Registration – Key Dates & Important Updates The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced the initial registration period for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap. Below are the key highlights and updates that employers and prospective petitioners must note. H-1B Registration…

The official U.S. visa application center (VAC) in India has updated the eligibility criteria for visa renewals using Dropbox.The criteria is rolled back to pre-COVID times. Other than applicants aged below 14 or above 80, one may now use the Dropbox if:(1) The most recent visa expired within the last 12 months;(2) Applicant seeks to…

We recently reported that the U.S. mission in India will dedicate the site for a new consular post in Bengaluru on January 17. Following this, in a landmark development for U.S.-India relations, the U.S. and Indian governments have dedicated the site of a new U.S. consulate in Bengaluru. The ceremony, led by External Affairs Minister…

The U.S. Mission in India is set to make waves in Bengaluru! On January 17, 2025, a significant milestone will be reached with a “site dedication” ceremony, officially announcing the location of the new U.S. consular post in Bengaluru. Reports indicate that the JW Marriott Hotel on Vittal Mallya Road will house the consular services, including U.S. visa issuance. This…

Starting January 13, 2025, the Consular Exchange Rate will be adjusted to INR 87 per US dollar. This modification will impact both non-immigrant and immigrant visa fees, as well as charges for services provided to U.S. citizens.Please note that payments made before the implementation of this new rate will not be affected by this revision.This…

Starting January 17, 2025, a revised version of Form I-129 will replace the current form issued on April 1, 2024, with no grace period for transitioning to the final rules. Any petitions submitted using the outdated version of the form after this date will be rejected by USCIS. The updated Form I-129 will be used…