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US VISA

A visa is a document that is needed by residents of a country who seek to enter another country. The country one aspires to enter must confer a visa which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship. To arrive in the U.S. one must first obtain a US visa. There are about 185 types of US visas, grouped into two main categories:

H1B employees can now renew their work visas in US, but their spouses can't

H1B employees can now renew their work visas in US, but their spouses can't

1 min read . 05 Dec 2023

The US is set to begin a pilot programme for domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas in December

H-1B visas: US to start domestic work visa renewal this week

3 min read . 29 Nov 2023

Biden Administration Plans to Roll Out 'Paperless Visas'

US visas to go ‘paperless’ soon: No stamping on passports from next year

1 min read . 29 Nov 2023

US Takes Steps to Reduce Visa Appointment Wait Period for Indian Students

US issues record 140K visas to Indian students, takes steps to reduce wait time

4 min read . 29 Nov 2023

The US Embassy in India opened a quarter million nonimmigrant visa appointments over the weekend

US visa: 2.5 lakh tourist visa slots opened in India, but ‘no dates till…’

1 min read . 01 Nov 2023

Over the past year, efforts were made to address the extended wait times, which had reached almost three years last winter.

US visa: Delhi to Mumbai, list of cities with longest, shortest wait period

1 min read . 30 Oct 2023

USCIS predicts high inventory of employment-based adjustment of status applications (Reuters)

Green Card backlog to increase for 2 visa categories for Indian applicants

1 min read . 27 Oct 2023

55,000 DVs available for Fiscal Year 2025, with strict eligibility criteria

US opens registration for popular visa programme. Can Indians apply?

1 min read . 18 Oct 2023

Possible government shutdown in the US may disrupt government services, including certain immigration services.

How US shutdown can affect H1B and student visa processes?

2 min read . 27 Sep 2023

US Consulate in Frankfurt sets aside visa interview appointments for Indian applicants.

US Consulate in Frankfurt sets aside visa interview appointments for Indians

1 min read . 16 Sep 2023

Indian professionals seeking Green Cards in the US face a 10-year retrogression for EB-1 visas, causing setbacks.

‘Einstein visa’ applicant facing 10-year retrogression in US Green Card process

3 min read . 28 Aug 2023

Over 100 Indian students denied entry to US, facing deportation and a 5-year ban due to visa criteria violations.

US deports Indian students: Expert explains how to avoid deportation

1 min read . 22 Aug 2023

USIF to host roadshow in India to create awareness about the EB-5 visa program, offering a direct route to US residency.

US immigration: EB5 visa awareness roadshow in your city. Check dates here

1 min read . 17 Aug 2023

Premium processing of H1B visa was suspended in April to handle huge rush of new petitions. Photo: AFP (AFP)

US H1B visa second round lottery: How many petitioners to be selected this time?

1 min read . 01 Aug 2023

In a much-needed relief for Indian investors interested in the EB-5 Investor Visa program, the Indian government has postponed the Tax Collected at Source (TCS) hike from 5% to 20%, originally slated for July 1, 2023, to October 1, 2023.

EB-5 visa tax hike postponement offers reprieve to Indians

2 min read . 11 Jul 2023

The US embassy mentioned that visa application process- appointment booking, calls, and fee payments-- will be resumed from 15 July.

US visa: VFS global to temporarily shut down application process on THESE dates

1 min read . 10 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Indian professionals can renew their work visas without travelling abroad.

US visa interview wait time cut by 50% in India

1 min read . 29 Jun 2023

Canada’s minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship Sean Fraser. (REUTERS)

US H1B visa holders, family members can now apply for open work permit in Canada

1 min read . 28 Jun 2023

Technology companies depend on H-1B visa, also dubbed work visa to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India. (AP)

H-1B visa renewal: You can now renew US work visa without travelling to India

2 min read . 23 Jun 2023

Students can visit ustraveldocs.com, to book their appointment

US student visa appointments begin in July, check how to book slots

1 min read . 19 Jun 2023