December 2025 - Immigration Fleet

Understanding Change of Status (COS) in the United States: Legal Requirements, Employment Authorization, Compliance Risks, and Best-Practice Guidance

Introduction A Change of Status (COS) in the United States is one of the most frequently misunderstood procedures within the non-immigrant visa framework. Many applicants, employers, and HR teams mistakenly believe that once a COS petition is filed, the beneficiary may begin employment in the new status. This misunderstanding can result in unauthorized employment, violations […]

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H-1B Visa Stamping Update: U.S. Consulate Chennai Reschedules Post–December 15 Interviews

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The U.S. Consulate in Chennai has issued an official notification affecting H-1B principal applicants and H-4 dependents with interview appointments scheduled on or after December 15. Due to newly implemented internal procedures and operational constraints, the Consulate has begun automatically rescheduling many of these interviews, with the majority of applicants receiving new appointment dates in

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H-1B and Prudential Visa Revocation: Legal Consequences, Risks, and Essential Guidance for Non-immigrant Workers

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Introduction Prudential visa revocation has become increasingly common in recent years, particularly for individuals in professional non-immigrant statuses such as H-1B, L-1, O-1, and F-1. A prudential revocation occurs when the U.S. Department of State (DOS) revokes a visa while the visa holder is physically present in the United States. The rationale is “precautionary”: DOS

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Trump’s “Gold Card” Employment-Based Green Card Path: Comprehensive Legal Analysis, Fees, Eligibility, and Practical Challenges

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The proposed “Gold Card” Green Card program, announced under the Trump Administration’s 2025 immigration framework, has generated significant attention among employers, foreign professionals, and immigration practitioners. While the policy has been described as a streamlined merit-based immigrant visa pathway, its actual implementation—based on available proclamations, administrative guidance, and fee structures—reveals a far more complex and

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Employment-Based Immigrant Petitions: USCIS RFE Trends and Best Practices for I-140 Filings

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The Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, is the cornerstone of most employment-based permanent residency cases. Whether filed under the EB-1, EB-2, or EB-3 category, the I-140 requires a petitioner to establish—through credible, contemporaneous, and verifiable evidence—that the beneficiary qualifies for the requested classification and that the employer possesses the ability to offer the

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A Comprehensive Legal Guide to Form N-400: Application for Naturalization

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Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, is the petition filed by a lawful permanent resident (LPR) seeking to become a United States citizen through the process of naturalization. It is governed by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations (8 CFR), and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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