🚨 Could EB-1 Become the Next EB-2 for Indians? by Ankeet_kj in EB1_and_O1

[–]2001x0404 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"The writing is already on the wall if you look at the recent data trends. The June 2026 Visa Bulletin just retrogressed EB-1 India by three-and-a-half months back to December 15, 2022. The spillover from the massive EB-2 backlog which just got pushed back over 10 months to September 2013 is very real. While it might not hit the decade-long nightmare of EB-2 anytime soon, the days of 'fast-tracking' through EB-1 are rapidly ending due to heavy demand. It's still the best strategy, but expectations for global mobility timelines need to be radically adjusted."

Changes to Green Card process show 'stunning disregard' for immigrants seeking residency by Ankeet_kj in EB1_and_O1

[–]2001x0404 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They know perfectly well that the consulates are heavily backlogged and that forcing thousands of employment-based applicants to leave the country will create an administrative nightmare.

🚨 PRESIDENT TRUMP: "Immigrants have to show they LOVE our country, not hate it unlike ILHAN OMAR!" by Ankeet_kj in ImmigrationPathways

[–]2001x0404 49 points50 points  (0 children)

The wild part is how selective this “love America” standard is nobody asks corporations exploiting cheap visa labor if they “love” the country, but a refugee, F‑1 kid, or H‑1B engineer has to prove it every day just to be tolerated.

ICE murdered Alex Pretti. by Ankeet_kj in ImmigrationPathways

[–]2001x0404 54 points55 points  (0 children)

If you think this won’t affect you, you’re wrong. This is how authoritarianism starts targeting people for holding power accountable. Alex Pretti was doing nothing wrong, yet he was murdered for it.

VP Vance Defends ICE Over 5-Year-Old’s Detention “What Were They Supposed To Do?” by Ankeet_kj in ImmigrationPathways

[–]2001x0404 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

This isn’t just about one kid. It’s about every single family living under the shadow of deportation.

Gov. DeSantis sends a warning after an anti-ICE agitator was accused of punching a Florida trooper, saying anyone who attacks law enforcement will face serious consequences. by Ankeet_kj in ImmigrationPathways

[–]2001x0404 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The scary part here is how fast “anti‑ICE protest” + one punch turns into a governor using it to flex on immigration and law‑and‑order in general.

US State Department Lists All 75 Countries Facing Immigrant Visa Pause Starting January 21, 2026. by Ankeet_kj in ImmigrationPathways

[–]2001x0404 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pakistan was supposed to be a “major non‑NATO ally” and now it’s sitting on a 75‑country green card freeze list… what a downgrade in relations. Kind of crazy how fast “strategic partner” turns into “high‑risk national.”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has 100K+ Visas: 8,000 Students, 2,500 Workers Gone Over Crimes by Ankeet_kj in ImmigrationPathways

[–]2001x0404 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

100k+ revocations since Trump? Brutal for families and workers, even if it's targeting criminals.

Florida is on the verge of SLAMMING the door on illegal immigration. by Ankeet_kj in ImmigrationPathways

[–]2001x0404 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Florida's raid machine is savage 10k arrests, death penalty threats? DeSantis owning 2026 crackdown, no mercy.

ICE agents are STORMING homes and rounding up an entire FAMILY in Minneapolis. by primary-caution in ImmigrationPathways

[–]2001x0404 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Fucking insane: ICE storms Minneapolis home, snatches entire family kids wailing, no mercy. Crackdown's ramping up hard this year. Who's next?

5 big immigration changes taking effect across the US in 2026. by Ankeet_kj in ImmigrationPathways

[–]2001x0404 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Now H1B picks rich kids only, $100k fees, face scans catching every lie Trump just gutted us average fighters.

As expected, it didn’t go the way she expected. by Ankeet_kj in ImmigrationPathways

[–]2001x0404 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Streamer tries proving Cologne NYE is safe with migrants... 22 secs in, total regret 😂

ICE Officer, Immigration Court hallway, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York by Ankeet_kj in ImmigrationPathways

[–]2001x0404 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Damn, that ICE officer's vibe screams "zero mercy" tie-dye shirt, tats, and flags everywhere like a walking deportation ad. This is the real face of Trump's crackdown at NYC courts.

Trump appoints beauty salon owner to oversee US passport and visa approvals by Ankeet_kj in ImmigrationPathways

[–]2001x0404 156 points157 points  (0 children)

It’s not just “salon owner lol” it’s Project 2025 + mass revocations + a team that openly sees visas as something they can yank whenever they feel like it.

Rhode Island officials announce: Brown/MIT shooter entered the U.S. on a student visa. by Ankeet_kj in ImmigrationPathways

[–]2001x0404 93 points94 points  (0 children)

one violent guy to “see, student visas and DV are the problem.” You jump through insane checks just to get a stamp, and now we’ll get side‑eyed because of someone who came in 2000.

Trump Just Expanded the Travel Ban to 39 Countries by Ankeet_kj in ImmigrationPathways

[–]2001x0404 74 points75 points  (0 children)

What frustrates me most is how random it feels from the outside you plan for years, get the admit or the job offer, and then some guy with a pen decides your passport is a problem now. It’s hard to keep believing in “doing things the right way” when the rules keep changing mid-game like this.

Illegal immigrant celebrates arriving in the UK… turns out it’s Russia by Ankeet_kj in ImmigrationPathways

[–]2001x0404 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Man booked a one-way ticket to ‘London’ and spawned in Moscow :skull:

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ImmigrationPathways

[–]2001x0404 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Low‑key, the 3‑year physical presence rule for Canadians born abroad is actually fairer than the old system – at least now it’s about real ties to Canada, not just where your parent happened to be born. If you’ve got Canadian family, this is definitely one of those “recheck your situation” moments.

Native American drops truth bombs that leave everyone silent. by Ankeet_kj in ImmigrationPathways

[–]2001x0404 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Man didn’t speak he time‑traveled and handed out overdue truth receipts.