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September Visa Bulletin: Two Clocks, One Immigration Headache

Biplab PalAugust 31, 2026

The September Visa Bulletin has arrived with the immigration system’s favorite party trick: showing applicants two dates and allowing them to discover, often after several readings, that the dates perform different jobs. For India-born employment applicants, the Final Action Dates chart lists EB-1 at October 15, 2022, EB-2 as unavailable, EB-3 at January 1, 2014, […]

Commonly asked questions on L-1A Visa & EB-1C(PERMANENT RESIDENCE)

Amy GhoshAugust 28, 2025

Amy Ghosh is a Los Angeles-based Attorney at Law, specializing in Immigration Law, Family Law, and Employment Law, among others. She can be reached at: amygesq@gmail.com What are the basic criteria to qualify for L-1A status: Employment in an executive or managerial capacity with an overseas entity for at least 1 year prior to entry […]

Obtaining a second passport for global mobility is a strategic move

Amy GhoshAugust 23, 2025

Amy Ghosh is a practicing attorney in Los Angeles. Discover Seamless Global Mobility: contact amygesq@gmail.com Obtaining a second passport for global mobility is a strategic move for individuals, families, and businesses seeking greater freedom of travel, enhanced security, and financial flexibility. A second passport can serve as a “Plan B” in an uncertain world, offering […]

Child Status Protection Act Age Calculation for Certain Adjustment of Status Applicants Updated by USCIS

Amy GhoshAugust 21, 2025

Amy Ghosh is a Los Angeles-based Attorney at Law, specializing in Immigration Law, Family Law, and Employment Law, among others. She can be reached at: amygesq@gmail.com The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) was enacted to provide relief to children who “age- out”—that is, turn 21 and lose their preferential immigration status as a “child”—as a result […]

Midas Touch?: Trump’s Gold Card Visa Initiative is An Affront to Skill and Merit Based Immigration

Amy GhoshAugust 19, 2025

On February 25, 2025, President Trump talked about a plan to end the EB-5 program and instead introduce a new “Gold Card” visa. This initiative is set to replace the EB-5 investor visa, a longstanding program that awarded green cards to foreigners who invested in U.S. businesses and created jobs. Trump has characterized the EB-5 […]

Breakdown of key policy changes during Trump administration that impacted Labor Condition Application for H-1B visas:

Amy GhoshAugust 19, 2025

Introduced in 1990, the H-1B program allows U.S. companies to hire highly skilled foreign nationals for “specialty occupations” requiring at least a bachelor’s degree. It has played a pivotal role in filling talent gaps in technology, healthcare, life sciences, and finance. By enabling access to global talent, the program has been instrumental in sustaining U.S. […]

US Visa Policy Shifts 2025: Key Changes, Challenges, and What Everyone Must Know

Nirmalya newsAugust 16, 2025

1. The New H-1B Rulebook: What Just Changed and What’s Coming If you’ve had your eyes on the H-1B visa arena lately, you’ve probably sensed something big was shifting. And indeed—it’s not just about registration anymore. From modernization rules, to a looming wage-based lottery, and even family eligibility changes, here’s all you need to know. […]

Donald Trump has made the mass deportation of undocumented foreign nationals a key policy

Amy GhoshAugust 15, 2025

How many illegal Indians are in the US? Unauthorized immigrants make up 3% of the US population and 22% of the foreign-born population. The number of undocumented Indians among them is contested however, with estimates varying widely due to differing calculation methods. Pew Research Center and Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) estimate […]

Recent student visa conundrum while palpable fear hangs over International students

Amy GhoshAugust 15, 2025

More than 1,800 students have lost their F-1 or J-1 student status as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration and alleged antisemitism, according to news reports and college statements. That’s far higher than Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s initial estimate of 300 students. Rubio alleged students sought entrance into the U.S. “not just […]

Category: Immigration Advice

September Visa Bulletin: Two Clocks, One Immigration Headache

Commonly asked questions on L-1A Visa & EB-1C(PERMANENT RESIDENCE)

Obtaining a second passport for global mobility is a strategic move

Child Status Protection Act Age Calculation for Certain Adjustment of Status Applicants Updated by USCIS

Midas Touch?: Trump’s Gold Card Visa Initiative is An Affront to Skill and Merit Based Immigration

Breakdown of key policy changes during Trump administration that impacted Labor Condition Application for H-1B visas:

US Visa Policy Shifts 2025: Key Changes, Challenges, and What Everyone Must Know

Donald Trump has made the mass deportation of undocumented foreign nationals a key policy

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