If you’re an H1B visa holder living in the U.S. and your parents are visiting on a B1/B2 tourist visa, taking them on a Carnival Cruise from the USA to Mexico is one of the easiest and most enjoyable vacations you can plan. The best part? No extra visas are needed — your parents’ valid U.S. tourist visa works perfectly, and as long as your H1B visa is still valid, you’re good to go too.

This guide breaks down what Form I-131 is, who needs it, how to apply, processing times, and common mistakes to avoid.

Green card priority dates can be confusing, especially when deciding between Adjustment of Status in the U.S. and NVC Consular Processing abroad. This blog explains the difference between the Date of Filing and Final Action Date, how the October 2025 Visa Bulletin impacted applicants, and why AOS filers may benefit from early filing with work and travel permits, while NVC applicants must wait until the Final Action Date is current.

The h1b 100k executive order caused chaos as many believed H1B holders would owe $100,000 annually or just to re-enter the U.S. Panic spread, with skyrocketing flight prices and misinformation on social media. But official statements from the White House, USCIS, and CBP clarified the truth: the fee is a one-time charge, applying only to new petitions in the next lottery cycle. Current holders and renewals are not affected.

The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has rolled out major updates to the naturalization civics test. The new 128-question format raises the bar for applicants, doubling the number of questions asked in interviews and requiring a deeper understanding of U.S. history and government. Find out when the changes take effect, who they apply to, and how to prepare with official USCIS resources.

The October 2025 Visa Bulletin is out, and as expected, there’s finally some movement for India EB1 applicants. While the Final Action Date (FAD) continues to remain unchanged, the Date of Filing (DOF) has advanced by a full year — from April 15, 2022, to April 15, 2023.

If you’ve been following the EB1 India priority dates, you already know the frustration — there hasn’t been any real movement for almost a year now. The last big shift we saw was in the October 2024 Visa Bulletin, when the Dates for Filing moved to Apr 15, 2022, and the Final Action Date advanced to Feb 1, 2022. Before that, the last time EB1 India was current was way back in the December 2022 Visa Bulletin due to COVID spillover.

When you file an immigration petition with USCIS, your case often passes through the Service Center Operations Directorate—better known as SCOPS USCIS. This behind-the-scenes directorate manages millions of applications that don’t require in-person interviews, from family petitions to employment visas and humanitarian cases. Understanding how SCOPS USCIS works, what service centers exist, and how receipt numbers link to them can help applicants better track their cases..

Discover the top countries you can visit visa-free with a US Green Card in 2025. From Canada to Costa Rica, explore travel tips and entry requirements for hassle-free trips.

You’ll file Form I-90, pay a total fee of about $550 (including biometrics fees of $85), and can apply up to 6 months before your card expires. Once filed, your expired green card is automatically extended for 36 months while you wait. Processing usually takes 12 to 18 months, and the renewed card is valid for 10 years. This guide will walk you through everything you need to successfully complete your green card renewal.

Wondering how many unused family-based green cards (FB) will spill over into the employment-based (EB) category in 2025? This deep dive breaks down official data, estimates the 2025 spillover to be nearly 60,000, and explains how it could impact EB1 and EB2 green card applicants—especially from India and China.

The DV Lottery is a chance for people from low-immigration countries to win a U.S. green card. In 2025, 55,000 green cards were available, but over 11 million applied. If you win, you’ll follow steps like submitting forms, interviews, and medical exams before traveling to the U.S. I’m from Nepal, so I qualified and went through it myself. This guide shares the real process, timelines, and tips to help you succeed.

If you're India-born and applying for an EB1 green card in 2025, the wait could be 15+ years. Here's why EB1 India priority dates are barely moving.

Got selected in the H-1B lottery, but your original project changed? Wondering if your petition can still be filed? Learn what happens when roles shift after lottery selection, how employers handle such changes, and what your options are if your assignment is relocated or delayed. Understand the next steps before the filing window closes.

Let’s be real—healthcare in the U.S. is crazy expensive. A single ER visit can set you back thousands of dollars. Unlike in India, you don’t just walk into a hospital and pay a few hundred rupees. Even basic treatment can feel like you’re being billed in gold.

Getting a U.S. Green Card is a dream for many, but the process isn't the same for everyone. Some paths are quick and straightforward..

Learn how to sponsor your parents for a U.S. green card with this step-by-step guide. Simple, fast, and hassle-free process!

H-1B Dropbox rule changes in 2025! The 48-month rule is now 12 months. Plan ahead to avoid delays. Here's my experience & tips!

The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a subcategory of the EB-2 employment-based green card. It allows applicants to self-petition for a GC.

The average processing time for N-400 applications across 91 USCIS field offices in the past six months is 8 to 10 months.