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08/26/2026

IMMIGRANT VISA PAUSE WORLDWIDE
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/25/us-immigrant-visa-application-trump-crackdwon

08/06/2026

USCIS Policy Update: A case can be denied without a Request for Evidence from Aug 5 onwards. Applies to pending cases too.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is clarifying that benefit requestors should establish eligibility for an immigration benefit at the time they file a benefit request.

07/17/2026

Duration of Status ends … only fixed time student visa will be issued.

DHS announced the publication of a final rule that officially eliminates the “duration of status” loophole that allowed foreign students, exchange visitors, and media representatives to remain in the United States indefinitely without routine government oversight.

07/04/2026

07/01/2026

India has launched an electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) card system, allowing eligible Overseas Citizen of India cardholders to complete nearly all OCI-related services online. Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the platform in New Delhi, describing it as a major step toward providing faster services to more than 50 lakh OCI cardholders.
https://www.newindiaabroad.com/english/immigration/india-launches-eoci-card-for-overseas-indians

06/30/2026

Very crucial decision

06/26/2026

Feeling proud when I walk into a program and people marketing 2 other major events in New York and I have done both their visas. Lookout for the ‘Last Over’ okay with Dhurandhar fame Rakesh Bedi and Gujarati play with renowned director Siddharth Randeria in New soon!!! ☺️

06/22/2026

APPROVAL ALERT : Legendary artists group Wadali Brothers’ USA tour.

06/09/2026

It’s a relief for genuine applicants

05/22/2026

USCIS New Policy. I’m still not sure when it will be implemented.