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The era of random selection is over. As the US scraps H1B lottery systems in favor of a wage-based model effective FY 2027, Indian professionals face a new reality. This guide breaks down who wins, who loses, and how the new "merit-centric" rules impact fresh graduates versus senior experts.

As the White House issues a sweeping new proclamation, the legal landscape for immigrants has shifted overnight. As administration extends travel ban to 39 countries, Shan Potts Law Offices is here to help you navigate these new restrictions and protect your status.

New enhanced vetting protocols have triggered a wave of disruptions as U.S. Consulates begin canceling H-1B visa appointments, particularly in India. With interviews rescheduled to 2026, applicants must understand the new "online presence review" rules and adjust their travel plans immediately.

USCIS now limits photo reuse to 3 years, meaning more applicants must provide new biometrics. This major change tightens immigration photo rules to strengthen identity verification and curb fraud.

Visa Overstay Forgiveness offers eligible immigrants a legal pathway to avoid penalties for overstaying a U.S. visa. Learn who qualifies, the limitations, and how it affects green card applications.

USCIS Reduces EAD Validity for Adjustment-of-Status Applicants to 18 Months: what this means for green-card hopefuls — and how to plan ahead for renewals.

A father’s green card was revoked over a teenage conviction, leading to ICE detention. Learn how post conviction relief can prevent old mistakes from destroying your future in the U.S.

The Laken Riley Act has changed how non-citizens with criminal charges are treated. Even minor offenses can now lead to mandatory detention. Learn what this means and how to protect your rights.

Time is running out for immigrants with past DUI convictions. This article explains how post conviction relief and H.R. 875 intersect—and why acting now could be the difference between staying in the U.S. or facing deportation.

The end of Third-Country Visa Stamping for Indians has major implications for those on H-1B, F-1, L-1, and B1/B2 visas. Indian travelers can no longer renew U.S. visas in countries like Canada or Mexico and must now return to India for stamping—leading to longer trips, higher costs, and increased processing delays.