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EB-5 investor petition denial and legal paperwork conceptArticle
Varun Singh5 min read

EB-5 visa denied? Will multiple petitions help your case? Experts explain

After an EB-5 denial, filing multiple I-290Bs isn’t automatically a stronger strategy. Experts explain when motions help—and why fixing the root documentation issues matters most.

US visa policy update and applicants reviewing travel and immigration timelinesArticle
Varun Singh7 min read

US visa halt: India isn't on the 75-country list, so why does it still matter to applicants? What experts say

The US has paused immigrant visa issuance for 75 countries, raising concerns among Indian applicants about US immigration policy direction.

US Visa Bulletin December 2025 update illustrationNews
XIPHIAS Immigration4 min read

US Visa Bulletin December 2025: Small Changes for Indians, Big Jump for EB-5 Investors

The December 2025 Visa Bulletin shows minimal progress for Indian family and employment categories, while EB-5 investor visas—especially set-aside categories—continue to move fastest.

US Green Card and Gold Card debate in 2025Media
XIPHIAS Immigration Media3 min read

Green Card Fear Grows: Is the U.S. Shifting Toward a ‘Gold Card’ Era?

As U.S. political rhetoric intensifies, experts discuss rising uncertainty over the American Green Card, the proposed 'Gold Card' for high-net-worth investors, and its implications for Indian immigrants and skilled professionals.

US Green Card and Gold Card policy debateMedia
XIPHIAS Immigration Media3 min read

End of the Green Card Era? The U.S. May Be Shifting Toward a ‘Gold Card’ Future

Political rhetoric and policy shifts in the U.S. are fueling uncertainty among Green Card holders, as discussions about a new 'Gold Card' for investors and skilled professionals gain traction.

US dollars flowing through a digital tunnel representing online remittancesArticle
Sanjana B5 min read

New US Tax on Remittances Could Strain Indian Families and NRI Housing Market

A proposed 5% US tax on outbound remittances could squeeze Indian-origin residents in America, including H-1B visa holders and green card holders, impacting families and the NRI-driven real estate market.

US flag and USCIS building representing visa bulletin updateArticle
Surbhi Gloria Singh5 min read

US Visa Bulletin May 2025: EB-5 green card for Indians delayed 6 months

US 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.

USCIS building exterior with American flagArticle
Sanjana B2 min read

Green card delays and visa backlog feared amid reported USCIS staff cuts

Industry players say a slowdown in visa adjudication could lead to a talent crunch, which in turn could affect American firms’ global competitiveness.

USCIS office closure affecting H-1B and green card applicantsArticle
Surbhi Gloria Singh5 min read

US shuts immigration help desk in big setback for H-1B, green card hopefuls

Immigration lawyers say the closure will affect H-1B visa holders, F-1 international students, and green card applicants.

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