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Saiman Shetty US Citizenship Immigration Journey

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From Rural Karnataka to US Citizenship: Saiman Shetty's Immigration Journey

The story of Smart Immigrant's founder, Saiman Shetty: a one-way ticket from Karnataka, H-1B setbacks, Silicon Valley, an immigration battle he outlasted, and the citizenship that followed.

Smart Green Card Is Now Smart Immigrant What Changed Next

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Smart Green Card Is Now Smart Immigrant: What Changed and What's Next

Founder Saiman Shetty has rebranded Smart Green Card to Smart Immigrant to reflect the company’s expanded scope beyond single visa outcomes, now offering holistic immigration strategies that cover EB-1A, O-1A, and EB-2 NIW pathways. The rebrand encompasses a broader approach to career positioning, international mobility, and long-term planning, while maintaining the same core leadership, principles, and team.

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October 2026 Visa Bulletin: What Are the Key Changes

The October 2026 Visa Bulletin brought the FY2027 reset: EB-1 India advanced, and EB-2 and EB-5 India returned from unavailable. Full India priority dates and what changed.

September 2026 Visa Bulletin India Employment Dates

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September 2026 Visa Bulletin: Latest EB-1, EB-2 & EB-3 Green Card Updates

The September 2026 Visa Bulletin held India's employment Final Action Dates steady, with EB-1 at October 2022 and EB-2 unavailable. Full EB dates and what stability means for your case.

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EB-1A Requirements for Software Engineers (2026): The Evidence Strategy That Wins

The EB-1A requirements for software and AI engineers in 2026, mapped to the 10 USCIS criteria with concrete evidence, plus what Indian applicants need to know.

August 2026 Visa Bulletin Key Updates for Green Card Applicants

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August 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-1 India Could Become Unavailable Before FY 2026 Ends

The August 2026 Visa Bulletin warns EB-1 India may go unavailable within weeks. Full Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing charts, with analysis of what to expect.

India Employment Green Card Dates for July 2026

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July 2026 Visa Bulletin: What's Changed for EB-1, EB-2 & EB-3 India

The July 2026 Visa Bulletin retrogressed EB-1 India and made EB-2 and EB-5 India unavailable for the rest of FY 2026. Full India priority dates and what to do.

June 2026 Employment-Based Green Card Dates for India

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June 2026 Visa Bulletin: Latest EB-1, EB-2 & EB-3 Updates

The June 2026 Visa Bulletin retrogressed both EB-1 and EB-2 India in the same month. Full India priority dates for EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3, and what the pullback means.

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USCIS revoking EB1A approvals explained for applicants

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USCIS Can Revoke Your EB-1A After Approval. Here's Why It Happens

Most people treat their EB-1A approval notice as the finish line. It isn't.

July 21, 2026

F1 to H1B visa guide for international students 2026

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F1 to H1B Visa: Complete 2026 Guide for Indian Students

A clear F1 to H1B visa guide for Indian students on OPT: what the H1B is, how the lottery works, the transition step by step, cap-gap, renewals, and grace periods.

July 17, 2026

EB-1A vs O-1A visa pathway comparison for STEM experts

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Start With O-1A or Go Straight for EB-1A? A 2026 Strategy Guide

O-1A or EB-1A in 2026? A data-backed strategy guide on the extraordinary-ability work visa vs the self-petitioned green card, and how to bridge O-1 to EB-1A.

July 9, 2026

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Coverage, announcements, and mentions of Smart Immigrant across media and industry conversations.

Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bills for Immigrant Healthcare Workers

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Indian-Origin US Lawmaker Introduces Bills to Help Immigrant Doctors and Nurses

Indian-origin Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduces two bills to help immigrant doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals overcome licensing barriers in the US.

October 5, 2026