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US Clarifies Indians on H-1B Can Remain While Pursuing Green Cards
USCIS said on 28 May that H-1B workers offering economic or national-interest value may stay in America while their green-card (I-485) filings are adjudicated, easing fears of mandatory consular processing. Indian IT staff remain protected by H-1B’s dual-intent rules, but discretionary scrutiny will intensify.
US Wage-Hike Plan Would Lift Entry-Level H-1B Salaries by 33 Per Cent
Comments closed on 28 May for a US rule that would raise prevailing-wage requirements across all four H-1B levels, with entry-level salaries jumping 33 per cent. The change—combined with a wage-weighted lottery and steep petition fee—will make low-cost US assignments far harder for Indian employers.
Bakrid Bank Closures on 28 May Disrupt In-Person Visa Fee Payments
With banks in major Indian cities closed on 28 May for Bakrid, travellers faced delays obtaining physical fee payments required by some foreign consulates. The mismatch between the revised holiday date and pre-booked visa appointments highlights the need for buffer days in India-origin mobility planning.