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The US Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for November 2023, which determines the progress of the green card application process. The bulletin provides "dates of filing" and "final action dates" for various immigrant visa categories. According to the November bulletin, there has been no forward movement in significant employment-based categories, causing no progress for individuals waiting for their priority dates to become current.

Tips for H-1B visa holders include accepting new job offers promptly to obtain approval for the Labour Condition Application (LCA) before November 17. A shut-down would suspend certain immigration-related functions, affecting the ability of foreign workers to remain in nonimmigrant status.

The policy raises concerns about online speech and privacy, and President Biden initiated a review of the rule upon taking office. However, no report has been released, and the policy remains in place despite its ineffectiveness. Critics argue that the rule infringes upon First Amendment rights and could endanger applicants from authoritarian countries.

Tirupur: Police on Wednesday arrested a man for duping another person of ₹25,000 with a promise to arrange a US visa for him.

The US Mission to India has also been taking steps to increase visa processing efficiency, including expanding staffing and making capital improvements to existing facilities. India is one of the largest sources of visa applicants worldwide, with over 1.2 million Indians visiting the US last year.