Beginning December 8, 2025, some applicants with H-1B and H-4 visa appointments at Mission India posts began receiving notices that their consular interviews scheduled on or after December 15, 2025, were being unilaterally rescheduled, many to March 2026. Consular posts attribute these changes to the Department of State’s implementation of the new online presence review requirement for …
Navigating International Child Custody: The United States And India
NAVIGATING INTERNATIONAL CHILD CUSTODY: THE UNITED STATES AND INDIA With the increasing globalized nature of business, cross-border families have become increasingly common. Unfortunately, when relationships deteriorate, the issue of child custody becomes not only emotional but also legally complex, especially when one parent relocates or removes a child to another country. In recent years, U.S. …
Q&A for EB-5 Visas
Q&A for EB-5 Visas What is an EB-5 Visa? EB-5 Visa, also known as the Immigrant Investor Program, allows foreign investors to obtain a U.S. green card by investing in a U.S. commercial enterprise. Introduced in 1990 to boost U.S. economic growth Requires a qualifying capital investment Includes spouse and unmarried children under 21 Initial …
DOL Grants 33-Day Extension for PERM and H-2 Cases
DOL Grants 33-Day Extension for PERM and H-2 Cases Affected by Shutdown The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a 33-day automatic extension for all PERM and H-2 filings delayed by the October 2025 government shutdown, when the FLAG portal was offline. What it means : – PERM recruitment or PWDs expiring between Oct …