India, Oct. 13 -- People applying for US visas and permanent resident status (Green Card) must exercise heightened diligence regarding submission timelines commencing October 23, as revised regulations implemented by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) eliminate the extended grace period that was previously granted when specific deadlines coincided with weekends or federal holidays.

This modification impacts applicants whose qualification status is contingent upon satisfying an age threshold, in addition to H-1B visa holders nearing the conclusion of their permitted employment duration. While certain paper-based submissions will remain eligible for extension provisions when a filing deadline coincides with a non-business ...