EAGLE Act 2022 focused on eliminating Green Card per country caps may come for voting this week in House. Check latest update at :
#EagleAct
#greencard
#EagleAct2022
#USVisa
in-person interviews waived for certain
#H1BVisa
,
#H4Visa
, L1 Visa, Other applicants. 48 Months Dropbox Stamping Rule Extended. Check all details and summary at :
Still NO official update on US Travel Ban Lifting Date. Closest Rumor says intention is to lift it from Nov 1st, 2021, but fingers crossed. Check all details in timeline at :
#ustravel
#travelban
Summary of today's Status on
#HR1044
,
#S386
Bill: We do NOT have the final bill language of Omnibus Spending Bill released yet, so we do not know if HR1044 is in it or not. Check all details with links to House Floor video, News, Rumors at :
H1B 2023 Results are out. We have Official Selection Notices shared by Users. Thanks a lot to community users who shared it. Check all details, FAQs at :
The questions for New
#USVisa
Interview Waiver Rule is now available on CGI Federal Website. Check screenshot of confirmation for Interview Waiver with new rule. Check all details at :
No Changes in US Consulates Situation in India, No new information on US Visa Appointments. No update on when they will resume B1/B2. We are in waiting mode. Check timeline of US Visa Stamping in India updates at :
We have a lot more unofficial updates for H1B FY 2024 Results. Check out all key updates(unofficial & official ) on H1B Visa 2024 Lottery Results at :
#H1BLottery
#H1B2024
#h1Blotteryresults
H4 EAD, L2 EAD Premium Processing Regulation completed OMB Review today. To know what is next, actual info, Check latest update on timeline with Screenshots at :
Video Summary : From today, if you are applying for Dropbox Stamping in India, you can submit documents anywhere at 11 Locations in India. Watch Summary, FAQs, User Experience info at :
Step by Step Guide to Create or Migrate Account at New US Visa Scheduling website (for Appointment booking at US consulates in India Consulates) with screenshots. Check guide at :
#H1BVisa
#USVisa
#USVisaStamping
#USVisaIndia
If you are checking
#USVisa
Slots availability, Please do update the availability at below links as we will get reporting on when slots open/close, etc. It will help the community.
For India :
For Other countries :
Last week, US Embassy India updated that US Visa Stamping within USA for H & L Visa holder would likely happen in early 2024. Read official press release update under News Updates section at article
#USVisa
#USvisaStamping
#USVisaStampingUSA
#H1BStamping
Trump Confirms Executive Order to ban entry of Work Visa like
#H1BVisa
in his interview today with FoxNews. Little details, he said there will be exceptions. No official order yet. Check more at :
US Consulates re-iterated that you need NIE for Visa Stamping, if you are planning to get new Visa. Still consulates operating in limited fashion. Check latest updates at timeline :
25 User Experiences for H1B, H4 Visa Stamping ( Dropbox, Regular) from Dec 22nd to Dec 31st. Check :
All history of User Experiences, Other Visas Experiences at :
List of COVID-19 Vaccines that will be accepted by US for Travelers as per CDC. No official press release yet, but information based on CDC spokesperson's info and US Dept of State guidance for Immigrant Visa holders. Check details at :
#travelban
#USVisa
The *US Visa Stamping within USA Official Rule Draft sent to OMB for review*. Check the latest update on the timeline section of news updates on what it means at :
From Today, you dont need RT-PCR Test, if you are fully vaccinated and traveling to India. Check
No change in US Consulates Operation Status in India Check :
In case you missed, US Consulates in India would be releasing 20,000 additional slots for Spring to cater to new Interview Waiver Rule as announced by US Dept of State. Check full details at timeline in article :
H1B Dropbox Guide - Updated with Screenshots for India, Flow for booking appointment in India vs. other Countries with screenshots . Check full guide at :
The White House released a press note stating that "the Pilot for US Visa Stamping within the US will happen later in 2023". This is the first official news on the same. Check all details, links to the same at :
May 2022 US Visa Stamping User Experiences for H1B, H4 ( Dropbox, Regular)
25 User Experiences from end of April to May 25th :
10 Experiences from May 25th until Today :
100K H and L Visa Appointments to be released in October in India. Fully summary of guidance given by Head of US Consulates in India for rest of 2022 and 2023. Check full summary at :
Official Press Release by US Dept of State, CDC Update on List of Vaccines. Check all details at below articles:
1. US Dept of State Update on Travel Ban, Vaccines :
2. Official List of Vaccines :
#TravelBan
,
#USVisa
#USTravelBan
Video Summary of
#USVisa
Interview Waived for certain
#H1BVisa
,
#H4Visa
, L1 Visa, F1 Visa, and Others, including the 48 Month Dropbox Rule extension news. Watch at :
If you are new to H1B Registration Process, you might wonder, how it works, how does lottery order work, what are the typical steps. We have put together a guide on H1B Registration Process, its background and how it works, Check
Finally
#H1BVisa
,
#L1Visa
,
#H4Visa
Travel Ban related Proclamation Expired... Watch video that covers the details on what it means for Visa Stampings and Entry to US :
Short Video Summary of
#USVisa
Appointments Situation in India for 2022 by head of US Consulates in India. When will slots open for
#H1BVisa
,
#B1Visa
,
#H4Visa
,
#F1Visa
and others. What to plan for ? Watch more at :
US Consulates Head in India gave guidance on
#USVisa
Stamping & Dropbox Appointments for
#H1BVisa
, Visitor Visa (B1/B2),
#F1Visa
,
#L1Visa
, Others. Check summary at :
Yesterday, Indian Govt announced that travelers to India need not submit negative RT-PCR Test, if fully vaccinated. Check all details of the announcement, list of countries, what happens at airports at :
Video Summary of new USCIS rule that increases the EAD Automatic Extension duration from 180 days to 540 days for H4 EAD, Adjustment of Status EAD, L2 EAD and other EAD categories. Watch at :
#H1B
2025 Lottery Results still coming in today. USCIS Glitch may have been fixed - guessing by attorneys as more notices came in today. Check all daily updates at :
#H1BLottery
#H1B2025
#H1BNews
#H1BVisa
Summary of the Proposed H1B Visa Program Changes Regulation that is published today in Federal Register. What is changing, what is just codified, explained by topic. Read all details at:
#H1BVisa
#H1BNews
#H1B
#H1BVisaChanges
#H1BRules
Sample National Interest Exception(
#NIE
) Letters for
#H1BVisa
Stamping, Travel to US. Article written based on many real user experiences. General Structure, Format to follow, samples used by users. Check all details at :
US Consulates in India to open more H1B and L1 slots starting from Feb. Check latest updates with timeline at :
20 User Experiences from February 2022 for H1B, H4 Visa Stamping ( Dropbox, Regular). Check :
Summary of
#H4EAD
and
#L2EAD
Delays - Automatic Extension Lawsuit Settlement. What it means, Documents needed. How it will work and Official Settlement Document. Check all details at :
Last month, Canada H1B Work Permit program 10,000 slots got done in a day. One of our users applied during that time and got the approval for the same. Check out User Experience and POE Approval Letter for H1B Open Work Permit shared by him at :
Many H1B holders are forced to 60 days grace period due to layoffs like at
#Twitter
,
#Stripe
,
#Salesforce
, etc. We created a community curated
#H1BJobs
site to help those in need. Check more details at :
Summary of Official Biden Immigration Bill Introduced in Congress Today. Changes to Employment based
#GreenCards
,
#H1BVisa
,
#H4Visa
,
#F1Visa
,
#L1Visa
and general info on Next steps, Chances of passing. Check all details at :
EAGLE Act 2022 Update: There was House Rules Committee Meeting yesterday, where HR 3648 was discussed and passed with one amendment. Check update and recording of the session details at :
For
#H1BVisa
FY 2023 Season, Unfortunately, the USCIS system still is not open and you do not see that option yet as of now.
See how the H1B Registration System looks and works, check the article with full screenshots and how employers fill :
Tracking Passport during
#USVisa
Stamping is a nervous thing. We have created a in-depth article that covers almost all of the Passport Tracking Status and how to check even on BlueDart. Read guide at :
Summary of
#H4Visa
#L2Visa
#H4EAD
Delay Lawsuit filed by Wasden Banias and AILA. Update by them :
#USCIS
to remove biometrics for H4 and L2 visa applications from May 17th, 2021. Check all the details at :
Video Summary of EAGLE Act of 2021, the bill to remove
#GreenCard
per country caps that was introduced in House. Watch details of the bill, chances of it passing at :
#HR1044
,
#S386
Biden signs Proclamation ending Immigrant Visa Travel Ban.
#H1BVisa
,
#L1Visa
and Other Travel Ban still in effect, NOT revoked yet. Check Summary, Official Text of EO, Status, Future of the H1B Travel Ban info :
Video Summary of Official Biden Immigration Bill "US Citizenship Act of 2021" from Congress. Review of changes related to Employment Based
#greencard
,
#H1BVisa
,
#H4Visa
,
#F1Visa
,
#L1Visa
, Others. Next steps, Chances of the Bill to pass ? Check :
US Visa Appointment Booking system in India Updated to Request for in-person Appointment, even if you qualify for Dropbox, if you need to raise and Emergency Request. Check screenshots and how it works at :
In case you missed, US Embassy in India said that they will not open anymore F1 Slots for Jan. If you have an F1 slot, they wont cancel. Check details of the announcement in Timeline at :
The NIE Email format for India Consulates has changed recently. You need to send details in Tabular Format and few changes. Also, they clarified that you can only apply for NIE, if you are physically in India. Check all details at :
#USCIS
new
#H1BVisa
regulation published in Federal Register - Strengthen H1B Visa program - Detail Video that explains the changes, official regulation text, what can be asked with new changes. Watch Video at :
Many of you have been waiting for H4 and H4 EAD premium processing, unfortunately, it is not going to be implemented in FY 2022. It is planned to be effective by FY 2025. Check Summary and Timeline at :
New Website Articles:
1. Create account Guide:
2. H1B Dropbox Guide:
3. How to fill Petitioner Name, Request Number for H1B, L Visas :
4. Sorry You have been Blocked Error :
USCIS Official Update: 781K H1B Registrations filed for FY 2024 Season. Check out details, metrics, Odds, Comparisons, Graphs and analysis at :
#H1BVisa
#H1BLottery
#H1B2024
Today last date for
#H1B
2022 Registrations filing. Check Video Summary of
#H1BVisa
Lottery Predictions for FY 2022 Season. We review past data, macro economic conditions, F1 OPT students situation, other factors to predict numbers. Watch at :
Video Summary of the Latest Official update on US Visa Appointments, Consulates Situation in India by Head of Consulates for H1B, H4, B1/B2, L1, F1 and other visa types, Watch at :
USCIS Conducts Third round
#H1BVisa
Lottery for FY 2022. Selects 16,753 Registrations. Analysis of filings so far, will there be fourth round ? Check all details at :
Step by Step Guide on How to apply for H4 EAD with USCIS. Document Checklist, What to answer for some tricky questions in the form. Check full info and FAQs at :
If you are applying for Dropbox Stamping in India, you can submit documents anywhere at 11 Locations in India starting from April 4th, 2022. Check sample new vs old appointment letter message, confirmation message, common FAQs at:
US Embassy India has given official FAQ on converting in-person to dropbox slots. It is same as customer service response. Check details in timeline at :
In case you missed, Domestic US Visa Renewals Pilot (Visa Stamping within USA)to start in December 2023 based on an interview Julie Stufft, who is part of Dept of State. You can check full details in timeline of news section at :
US Travel Ban to be lifted from November - Summary of news, What it means, Vaccines list, India situation. Check all details at :
#ustravel
#travelban
#USVisa
Did you know that certain H1B, H4, L1, or F1 Visa holders going for Visa Stamping for the first time are eligible for Dropbox Stamping, if they had any other US Visa issued in the past ? Check full details at :
In case you missed, OMB had stakeholder review meeting for
#H4EAD
Premium Processing. We now wait for them to send it back to USCIS for next steps. Check Timeline, Latest news updates at :
If you are filing for H1B Petition(after lottery selection), you might wonder, what is H1B LCA, why it is filed, etc. For full details read
#H1BLCA
#H1B2024
#H1BVisa
#H1BPetition
In case you missed, last week there was guidance given by Head of US Consulates in India for rest of 2022 and 2023 for US Visa appointments like 100K H and L Visa Appointments to be released in October, Fee validity changes, etc. Check full summary at :