Articles, news, media and blog updates from XIPHIAS Immigration.
ArticleA new US visa regulation requires applicants to carry the DS-160 form with a confirmation barcode beginning with 'AA' that matches the one used to schedule their appointment — or risk visa interview cancellation.
BlogExplore the U.S. green card backlog crisis—how employment-based visas and the 7% per-country cap impact India and China, plus the urgent immigration reform proposals.
ArticleUS Visa Bulletin May 2025 shows a six-month retrogression for Indian applicants in the EB-5 investor visa category, moving the final action date back to May 1, 2019.
ArticleIndustry players say a slowdown in visa adjudication could lead to a talent crunch, which in turn could affect American firms’ global competitiveness.
ArticleYou must meet three core conditions for the L1 route to work. The L1 is a non-immigrant visa that allows US employers to transfer executives or managers from affiliated offices abroad to the US.
ArticleImmigration lawyers say the closure will affect H-1B visa holders, F-1 international students, and green card applicants.
ArticleAccording to USCIS, posts supporting organisations like Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthi movement will be treated as grounds for denying US visas or green cards.
MediaImmigration expert Varun Singh explains how Canada and Australia’s new visa restrictions aim to ease housing and job market pressure, while reshaping opportunities for foreign workers and students.
MediaAs H-1B visa holders face rising political backlash in the U.S., experts discuss India’s growing efforts to protect its professionals and the urgent need to reform America’s outdated visa system.
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