Published by: MSN - May 25, 2026
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/insight/us-eases-green-card-rule-for-some-h-1b-holders-after-backlash/gm-GMD031CC41?gemSnapshotKey=GMD031CC41-snapshot-13
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Published by: GreatAndhra.com - May 25, 2026
https://www.greatandhra.com/articles/special-articles/green-card-shock-h-1b-pathway-faces-legal-battle/
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Rajiv S Khanna, managing attorney at Immigration.com, said officers may now expect applicants to create an affirmative record showing why they deserve adjustment of status while staying in the US.
Published by: The Times of India - May 23, 2026
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/uscis-memo-requiring-consu…
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What is the success rate of emergency appointments for an applicant stuck abroad on an H-4 visa who needs to return to the US to avoid being fired by their employer?
While the success rate isn't very high, he/she has no choice but to try.
Is filing for a B-1 visa as a backup for F-1 status within the 60-day grace period a good idea?
This is "up in the air" and varies by case. Filing for B-1 might "dilute" the F-1 filing, and the regulations could potentially hurt the applicant later.
If an applicant has a pending H-4 application (for 11 months) and their driver's license is about to expire, but the DMV is asking for H-4 approval to extend the license, what are the available options?
Another option may be available in that state for consideration.
For an expiring OPT worker whose employer (a university hospital) is filing for a cap-exempt H-1B, what are the options if the salary doesn't meet the H-1B prevailing wage criteria?
If the salary criteria cannot be met, they may need to look at other options like a J-1 visa or finding a different position that fits the wage requirements.
If an H-1B spouse is laid off, can they convert to H-4 while searching for a job and then switch back to H-1B once they find a new employer?
If the H-1B petition is received by the government within the 60-day grace period, the spouse can not only switch back but can start working immediately upon the receipt of the filing.