

H1B Lottery Process, Annual Cap, Registration, and Result Dates
The H-1B lottery process begins with an online registration which is done by the employer (that's where an employee needs sponsorship).


Current I-130 Processing Time for Parents, Spouse, Brother, and Other Alien Relatives
This page presents the I-130 processing times for alien relatives such as spouses, parents, brothers, etc. These times are frequently...


Current I-140 Processing Time at Texas and Nebraska Service Center for Green Card Applications
This page presents the current I-140 processing times for EB1a, EB1b, EB1c, EB2, EB3, and other employment-based immigration categories...


B1/B2 Visitor Visa Extension, Reasons, Sample Letter & Processing Time
B1/B2 Visa Extension: B1/B2 visa allows you to stay in the US for typically up to six months. But you can extend beyond 6 months if you...


Current I-539 Processing Time for Extension of Status of H4, B1/B2, L, F, M, or J Visa
This page shows the current USCIS processing time for Form I-539 which is used for an extension of status or stay. This data is frequently..


Current Wait Time for US Visa Interview Appointments in India
This page offers the latest updates on the current waiting times for US visa appointments in India, directly sourced from the Travel State..


B1/B2 Visa Interview Questions and Answers for Parents Visiting the U.S.
In this blog, I'll go over typical B1/B2 visa interview questions and provide easy-to-understand answers to help Indian parents...


L2S Visa Work Authorization for L Spouses - No EAD Needed If L2S on I-94
Work authorization policy for L spouses (L2S on I-94 form) that L2 visa holder may use their nonimmigrant status as evidence of employment..


How to Expedite H4 EAD Application without Premium Processing Request?
There is no premium processing service available for the H4 EAD, I-765 application. However, you can submit an Expedite Request.


B1/B2 Visa for Parents - Documents Checklist and Application Process
Steps for filing a B1/B2 visitor visa for parents (India) if you are on a J1, L1, or H1B visa - with documents checklist...


Current I-539 Processing Time for Change of Status to H4, B1/B2, L, F, M, or J visa
This page shows the current processing times for Form I-539 if you have applied for a change of status to H4, B1/B2, L2, F, M, or J visa...


H1B to J2 Change of Status - Processing Time and Documents Required
Change of status from H1B to J2 visa is a very rare case, usually, it's the opposite, people on J visas try to get H1B.


Current H4 EAD Processing Time for H1B Dependents, Form I-765
Current processing times for H4 EAD from all USCIS service centers, including the latest service request dates for standalone I-765...


How to Apply for H4 EAD First Time: Guide to the H4 EAD Application
If you are planning to apply for an H4 EAD for the first time, I'm here to help you step-by-step, right from the H4 EAD eligibility criteria


I-485 Processing Time for Family-Based Adjustment of Status
The following I-485 processing time for family-based adjustment of status is based on how long it took USCIS to complete 80% and 100% cases.


Current I-485 Processing Time for Employment-Based Green Card
This I-485 processing time for employment-based adjustment of status is based on how long it took USCIS to complete 80% of adjudicated cases


H4 COS (Change of Status) and EAD Concurrent Filing with Processing Times
Twenty eligible EAD categories can file Form I-765 concurrently with the Change of Status (COS) Form I-539. Category (c)(26) used to file...


How to Update an Expired DS-160 After Booking Visa Appointment for Family Members
The DS-160 form is valid for one year from the completion date, while the current wait time for US visitor visa interviews is over 365 days.


Current Green Card Priority Date for India for Employment-Based Permanent Residency, and Predictions
This page offers details on the current green card priority date for India. If you are Indian and your priority date precedes the current...


Birth Tourism: Giving Birth in the US on a B1/B2 Tourist Visa
Birth tourism refers to expecting parents traveling to other countries, such as the United States on a B1/B2 tourist visa, for the purpose..