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H-1B workers are increasingly switching jobs, with over 1 million job switches recorded from fiscal year 2005 to 2023. Tighter labor market conditions, H-1B cap constraints, and government policies facilitating job transitions contribute to this trend. However, challenges persist for H-1B workers, including unequal treatment in the labor market and green card processing constraints. New employers must navigate a fee structure that varies based on their size and the status of their workforce.

US Consulate Team in Hyderabad conducted a quarterly Super Saturday, processing 1500 visitor visa applicants. Efforts to streamline the process and strengthen US-India connections were highlighted, with a focus on technological advancements and the increasing number of Indian visa applicants.

May Visa Bulletin shows mixed progress for Indian Green Card applicants, with stagnant categories and some advancements. Understanding the bulletin is crucial for adjusting immigration status and navigating the Green Card journey efficiently.

Burglary tourists exploit U.S. visa waiver program, alarming surge in luxury home thefts. Criminals sophisticated tactics challenge law enforcement, prompting national concern.

USCIS announced Form I-693, post Nov. 1, 2023, signed by a civil surgeon, will have indefinite validity for proving health admissibility. Additional evidence may be requested based on medical changes or accuracy doubts.

Employers sponsoring H-1B visa petitions will face a 70% fee hike, while those filing for L-1 and O-1 visas will see their costs go up by 201% and 129%, respectively. The EB-5 investment-linked green card visa fee has risen from $3,675 (over Rs 3,00,000) to $11,160 (over Rs 9,00,000) for their initial application

Shedding light on visa appointments and the waiting time concerning them, the US envoy to India, Eric Garcetti, said that President Joe Biden told him to bring down the waiting time for it in India.

US envoy Garcetti discusses efforts to reduce visa wait times in India, legislative challenges with green card backlog, high demand for American visas from Indians, and plans for new consulates in Bangalore and Ahmedabad.

A group of experienced American workers said Tata Consultancy Services illegally discriminated against them based on their race and age.

The 2024 April US Visa Bulletin shows advancement in final action dates across several employment-based categories.