• Immigration

    US lawmaker introduces bill seeking major H-1B overhaul
    A Republican Congressman has introduced legislation that would sharply reshape the US H-1B visa programme, a move that could have significant implications for thousands of highly skilled foreign professionals, including…
    For decades, the traditional immigration path for skilled foreign workers was clear: enter the United States on an H-1B visa, get employer sponsorship for a Green Card, and eventually become a US citizen.
    Explained: Who Must Leave US For Green Card And Who Can Stay?
    A week after USCIS announced that immigrants may have to leave the United States and wait in their home countries while applying for a Green Card, the administration appears to have softened its position following…
    H-1B Worker Reveals Harsh Reality Of US Tech Job Market
    For years, the H-1B dream in America was associated with six-figure tech salaries, luxury apartments and a stable path toward permanent residency. But behind the success stories often seen on social media, many foreign…
    Green Card Shock: H-1B Pathway Faces Legal Battle
    The Trump administration’s latest move to treat adjustment of status as an “extraordinary discretionary benefit” and push Green Card applicants towards consular processing abroad is expected to face immediate legal…
    USA: Returning Indians Fear Social Humiliation
    For many Indians living in the United States, the fear of returning to India is not only about jobs or money. The bigger fear is social judgment.
    Green Card Rule Shock: 1.2 Million Legal Immigrants Anxious
    A new USCIS memo suggesting that Green Card applicants may have to wait outside the United States has sent shockwaves among legal immigrants, especially Indians stuck in long backlogs.
    US Masters Degree Holders Gain In H-1B Race
    The latest H-1B visa selection data for fiscal year 2027 shows a clear shift in favour of applicants with higher qualifications and better-paying job offers.
    Meta Layoff Sparks Ugly Debate Over Indians In US
    The latest round of layoffs at Meta has triggered a heated debate on social media after a post about an Indian H-1B worker losing his job drew sharp criticism for its insensitive tone.
    Layoffs Leave Indian Techies In A Visa Trap
    For years, Indian engineers and software developers helped build some of America’s biggest technology companies. They wrote code, led teams, bought homes, raised families, and settled into what many believed was a…
    The Anguish Of An American Telugu Father
    As an Indian-origin citizen living in the United States, I feel deep pain and concern when I look at the future of our children.
    B-2 Route Gets Tougher For Sacked H-1B Workers
    Laid-off H-1B workers trying to extend their stay in the US by switching to short-term B-2 visas are facing tougher scrutiny, frequent requests for additional documents and even denials, immigration experts say.
    Green Card Is Not A Trial Visa, Warns Immigration Attorney
    A Green Card remains one of the most coveted immigration statuses in the United States for foreigners. However, an immigration attorney has warned that people must understand its long-term responsibilities before…
    US Visa May Be At Risk Under New Rule
    A small mistake in an immigration form may now create big trouble for H-1B visa applicants, green card applicants and employers filing petitions in the United States.
    Legal Advice To NRIs: Stay Calm, Avoid Arguments
    Recently, several videos have surfaced in which random people, in the name of “social media journalists,” are approaching the homes of Telugu people and demanding access to files or personal information.