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5/29/2026AI summary
US Exhausts EB-2 Visas for Indian Applicants for FY 2026
DHS announces all EB-2 visas for Indian applicants in FY 2026 are exhausted, with issuance to resume on October 1, 2026, for FY 2027.
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5/27/2026AI summary
USCIS Tightens Adjustment of Status Policy, Impacts Non-Immigrant Visa Holders
A new USCIS policy memo (PM-602-0199) increases discretionary scrutiny for Adjustment of Status applications, particularly affecting non-immigrant visa holders like F-1 students and B-1/B-2 visitors, while H-1B and L-1 holders remain better protected due to dual-intent status.
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Economic TimesNEWS
5/8/2026
Catch-22 for visa applicants as US adds 2 more questions
US non-immigrant visa applicants now face new questions about experiencing or fearing harm in their home countries, with affirmative answers potentially leading to denial. This change could impact future asylum claims, as applicants might be challenged on the veracity of their statements. Immigration experts suggest these questions target legal immigrants who might later seek asylum.
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5/1/2026
Indian student dies by suicide in Chicago, leaves scheduled messages for friends
An Indian-origin student from Andhra Pradesh, Chandu Iraganaboyina, studying in Chicago, has allegedly died by suicide. Police are investigating how he obtained a firearm on a non-immigrant visa, with friends and family citing severe financial stress as a potential cause. The Telugu community in the US has initiated a fundraiser to repatriate his body.
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4/30/2026
US tightens visa rules, requires applicants to declare no persecution concerns in home country
US embassies now require nonimmigrant visa applicants to declare they don't fear persecution back home. This new rule, aimed at preventing asylum claims upon arrival, asks applicants if they've faced harm or fear it upon return. Experts warn this could force individuals into dangerous migration routes, jeopardizing their safety and families.
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