October 2026

H-1B Green Card Suspension Microsoft TCS Infosys Hit

US Suspends Microsoft, Infosys, TCS, Wipro and Cognizant From Green Card Programme Over Alleged H-1B Abuse

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The United States has suspended several major technology companies from a key employment-based green card program amid allegations of misuse of immigration and labor certification procedures. The reported action affects prominent technology and IT services companies, including Microsoft, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, and Cognizant, along with Adobe, HCL Technologies, and Capgemini. Announced on

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DHS Proposes $70,000 OPT Fee for F-1 Students: What Schools and International Students Need to Know

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a major change to the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program that could significantly affect international students, universities, and U.S. employers. Under the proposed rule, an SEVP-certified educational institution would have to pay $70,000 for an F-1 student’s initial OPT recommendation. A subsequent OPT recommendation for the

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EB-5 Investor Visa: How to Get a U.S. Green Card Through Investment

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The EB-5 Investor Visa is one of the U.S. immigration pathways available to foreign investors who want to obtain permanent residence in the United States through qualifying investment and job creation. Unlike temporary business visas, the EB-5 program can provide a pathway to a U.S. Green Card for eligible investors, their spouses, and unmarried children

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October 2026 Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin: Key Updates for Family- and Employment-Based Immigration

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The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, outlining significant changes in immigrant visa availability for family- and employment-based categories. For October 2026, USCIS has confirmed that applicants seeking adjustment of status must use the Dates for Filing charts for both family-sponsored and employment-based cases. The October bulletin presents a

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BIA Holds That Immigration Judges May Pretermit Asylum and With holding Without a DHS Motion

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The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) has clarified that an Immigration Judge (IJ) may pretermit an application for asylum and withholding of removal without a motion from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In Matter of G-R-B-, 30 I&N Dec. 102 (BIA 2026), decided on September 29, 2026, the BIA affirmed an Immigration Judge’s decision

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M-1 Vocational Student Visa: Eligibility, Application and Practical Training

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The M-1 vocational student visa is a nonimmigrant visa for international students who want to pursue vocational or nonacademic education in the United States. Unlike the F-1 visa, which is generally designed for academic studies, the M-1 visa is intended for students attending approved vocational schools, technical programs, and other recognized nonacademic institutions. Understanding M-1

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Traveling While Green Card Application Is Pending

Traveling While Your Green Card Application Is Pending: EAD and Advance Parole Explained

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Applying for a green card from inside the United States can involve several months of waiting. During this period, applicants may also need authorization to work and, in some circumstances, permission to travel internationally. Two important immigration documents are the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advance Parole. Understanding the difference between these documents is essential

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New I-864, I-864A & I-864EZ Forms: 2026 Updates

What has changed in the I-864 Forms and Deadlines for New Form Use

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New I-864, I-864A and I-864EZ Forms: What Sponsors Need to Know U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced revised editions of Forms I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member, and I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA. The revised forms carry

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O-3 Visa for Dependents: Eligibility, Application, and Stay in the USA

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The United States offers several nonimmigrant visa categories that allow qualified professionals, artists, researchers, and other individuals to work or pursue specialized activities in the country. The O-1 visa is designed for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement. Eligible family members of O-1 visa holders may accompany them to the United States through the O-3

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