EB-1 green cards may shut for India: US
Our Bureau Washington, DC The United States has cautioned that employment-based first-preference green cards for Indian nationals could face temporary unavailability within the coming weeks…
IMMIGRATION
Immigration crackdown: US pauses visa appointments worldwide
Our Bureau Washington, DC The US has paused visa appointments for applicants worldwide as President Donald Trump steps up his immigration crackdown during his second…
USCIS revamps Green Card rules from September
Our Bureau Washington, DC The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will issue an updated application form for permanent residence next month, warning that previous…
US raises recurring H-1B costs for visa-dependent employers
Our Bureau Washington, DC The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expanded a USD 4,000 fee on H-1B petitions and a USD 4,500 levy…
Indian students face uncertainty as DHS plans to end flexible ‘duration of status’ visa system
Our Bureau Washington, DC The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formalised a strict new immigration regulation that implements a maximum four-year limit on…
Illegal immigration during 2021-24 caused housing price shock in US
Our Bureau Washington, DC A new Federal Reserve working paper has revealed that the record-breaking spike in illegal immigration during the Joe Biden administration served…
Tighter student visa rules may impact Indians in US: Expert
Our Bureau New York, NY Proposed changes to US student visa rules could make it harder for international graduates, particularly Indians, to remain employed in…
US Pilot Program mandates Bonds of up to $15,000 for Visitors visa
Our Bureau Washington, DC In a move to curb rising visa overstays, the U.S. Department of State is launching a one-year visa bond pilot program…
Consul General NY issues warning even as Myanmar repatriates 32 Indian victims of scam
Our Bureau New York, NY Consul General of India to New York, Binaya S Pradhan on Friday issued an advisory on scam calls and fake…
20% of Ultra-Rich Indians plans to settle abroad while retaining citizenship
Our Bureau New Delhi One in five ultra-high-net-worth individuals (Ultra-HNIs) in India is either in the process of migrating abroad or planning to do so,…