• US Immigration

    US birthright citizenship debate puts visa families in focus
    The citizenship rights of US-born children of temporary visa holders came under renewed scrutiny as Republican lawmakers advocated restrictions and Democrats said the 14th Amendment guaranteed citizenship at birth.
    Trump Turns the Screws on H-1B, Indian IT Takes the Hit
    Indian IT companies are facing a tougher immigration environment in the US, but the latest H-1B crackdown under President Donald Trump has not caught the industry completely by surprise.
    USCIS Revokes H-1B Petitions Over Lower Wage Classifications
    US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has denied and revoked multiple H-1B petitions after finding that a major IT consulting company classified skilled technology jobs at wage levels lower than what the…
    Trump's New Rule Changes Green Card Path for US-Born Kids
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has widened a process allowing certain US-born children of foreign government employees to register as lawful permanent residents, while acknowledging that a federal court…
    Trump's H-1B Fee Plan Could Push Cost Above $200,000
    The Trump administration is proposing another major increase in H-1B visa fees, potentially pushing the cost for some employers hiring workers from abroad above $200,000.
    Rise of Indians in US Sparks Growing Backlash
    The growing visibility and success of Indian Americans in the United States is also triggering a disturbing rise in racial hostility, especially online and within sections of the far right.
    US Immigration Ladder Gets Tougher for Indians
    For years, the US immigration journey for many Indians followed a familiar path: study on an F-1 visa, work through OPT, secure H-1B sponsorship and, for some, eventually apply for permanent residency.
    US Warns EB-1 Green Cards May Become Unavailable For India
    Indian applicants waiting for employment-based green cards could face another setback, with the US State Department warning that EB-1 visa numbers for India may become temporarily unavailable before September 30 due to…
    Man Quits Microsoft, Moves From US to India Despite Lower Pay
    A former Microsoft employee has shared why he chose to leave the US and return to India, even though the move meant earning less.
    US Court Blocks Trump's New Birthright Citizenship Order
    A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a new executive order that sought to further restrict birthright citizenship in the United States.
    H-1B Favouritism Exposed? Viral Post Raises Big Questions
    American CEO Hany Girgis, who is known on X for his critical posts about the H-1B visa programme, has shared screenshots that he claimed were sent to him by a vice-president at a Fortune 500 company.
    H-1B Uncertainty Breaks American Dream for Telugu Woman
    An Indian woman who spent several years studying and working in the United States has decided to look beyond America after failing to secure an H-1B visa.
    H-1B's Death Should Cheer Indians and Americans
    The Trump administration has fired another missile at the H-1B programme, this time in the form of a proposed $103,265 fee. The courts may eventually block it, and the Indian government may protest.
    Will 600,000 Jobs Open Up? DHS Plans H-4 EAD Reversal
    A fresh immigration proposal from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has created concern among H-1B families, as the agency is considering ending employment authorization for certain H-4 dependent spouses.
    White House Clears Path to End H-1B 60-Day Grace Period
    A major change could be coming for H-1B workers in the United States, with a Department of Homeland Security proposal seeking to eliminate the 60-day grace period currently available after a worker loses a job.