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When Home Follows You: Why Misplaced Patriotism Fuels Resentment Abroad

Introduction: When Pride Becomes a Problem Every year, around Diwali, headlines surface across the U.S.—“Illegal Fireworks Cause Chaos,” “Neighborhood Disturbances,” “Cultural Events Turn Violent.”What should be a moment of joy and light often turns into controversy, leaving many Americans confused and frustrated. Behind these incidents lies a deeper tension. The Indian diaspora is growing rapidly, […]

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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Just Made This Book Essential Reading for Every Immigrant

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A Powerful Story That Predicted the H-1B Crisis We’re Living Through Today If you’ve been following the chaos around H-1B visas lately—the shocking $100,000 application fee, the proposed lottery changes, the midnight travel scrambles—you need to read From Slumdog to Software: The Price of an H-1B Dream by Abhimanyu Singh. I stumbled across this book

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Not All H1Bs Are the Same: The 4 Types Nobody Talks About

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The H1B visa program is one of the most debated aspects of U.S. immigration policy. Unfortunately, public opinion often paints all H1B workers with the same brush—when in reality, experiences and motivations differ widely. Some behaviors deserve criticism, but many individuals come with genuine skills, aspirations, and a desire to contribute meaningfully to the

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Why everyone is after H1B again? Possible middle ground?

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Outrage against the H1B visa program is understandable. Despite its many flaws, it does contribute to the US economy and success to a large extent. Compared to other Options: Illegal Immigration. What is H1B? It is a temporary immigration program to hire skilled foreign workers for a maximum of 6 years. H1B visa requires

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H1B transfer while H4 extension is pending [Explained]

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There is no such thing as an H4 transfer. H4 extension is an individual application that depends on the primary H1B application. You can choose to do an H4 extension process yourself or with the employer. There is a lot of uncertainty around this topic. I have read many articles on the internet and none

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Changing Job during Green Card process [Explained]

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The employment-based green card process is a very lengthy and tedious process. It involves many stages. Can you change jobs during the green card process? Let’s find out. Employment green card includes EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3. They are issued as per the following qualifications. EB-1: Professionals with extraordinary ability. Outstanding professors and researchers. Multinational

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How to apply ITIN? [H4 visa holders]

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Can you apply for ITIN by yourself? Which documents are needed and where to apply for ITIN? We will discuss all these questions in this post. What is ITIN? ITIN is an Individual Tax Identification Number issued by IRS. Not everyone who is eligible to stay in the US can get SSN. So ITIN is

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5 tips to be healthy while on H4 visa

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Imagine telling someone, “Your career or life is ruined because you chose to marry me?” If you think you are having a hard time on an H1B visa, don’t forget those who depend on you for literally everything. There was a time when it was okay for someone to lose a career for love and

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United States H4 dependent visa [Explained]

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The H4 visa is issued to the dependents of H1B visa holders. H4 visa has many restrictions that may impact the life of the person coming to the United States using an H4 visa. My spouse has experienced all the ups and downs of being on an H4 visa for over 5 years now. In

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Is USA good for Asian Indians?

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Is the United States (the land of opportunity, freedom, and the American Dream) good for Asian Indians anymore? If you are asking this question, you are not alone. Many Asian Indians who have always preferred the USA over any other country to Immigrate to, are asking the same question. We will discuss why things have

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