The U.S. Department of State has announced a significant new pilot program that would allow certain B1/B2 visa applicants to obtain a visa interview appointment within 10 business days by paying an additional $750 expedited appointment fee. The program is expected to take effect on July 1, 2026 and continue through December 31, 2026. New Expedited Visa Appointment Fee for B1/B2 Applicants According to a Temporary Final Rule published by the Department of State, eligible B1/B2

The $100,000 H-1B employer fee is DEAD — for now. U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin (D. Mass.) vacated the fee in California et al. v. Mullin, No. 1:25-cv-13829, on June 8, 2026. His holding in plain terms: → The $100,000 payment is a TAX — not a regulatory fee → Only Congress can impose taxes → The President had no delegated authority to levy it The court rejected the government's broad immigration authority argument entirely. Nowhere in the INA, the judge found, did Congre

Important Update for U.S. Visa Applicants in India The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India have revised the official Consular Exchange Rate used for visa and consular fee payments. Effective May 25, 2026, the Consular Exchange Rate has increased from INR 96 per U.S. Dollar to INR 98 per U.S. Dollar. This revision corresponds to recent movements in the Indian Rupee-U.S. Dollar exchange rate. Applicants paying visa fees in India should ensure that they use the updated exchange

In a historic announcement, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on April 19, 2026 extended Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card eligibility from the 4th generation to the 6th generation for persons of Indian origin in Sri Lanka. AI Generated Image The announcement was made during his two-day state visit to Colombo — the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Vice-President to Sri Lanka. What's new: ✅ OCI eligibility now covers up to the 6th generation ✅ Sri Lankan government-