Us Immigration Policy
Democratic states strengthen laws to counter Trump's immigration crackdown
As President Donald Trump's administration targets states and local governments for not cooperating with federal immigration authorities, lawmakers in some Democratic-led states are intensifying their resistance by strengthening state laws restricting such cooperation. In California alone, more than a dozen pro-immigrant bills passed either the Assembly or Senate this week, including one prohibiting schools from allowing federal immigration officials into nonpublic areas without a judicial warrant. Other state measures have sought to protect immigrants in housing, employment and police encounters, even as Trump's administration has ramped up arrests as part of his plan for mass deportations. In Connecticut, legislation pending before Democratic Gov Ned Lamont would expand a law that already limits when law enforcement officers can cooperate with federal requests to detain immigrants. Among other things, it would let any aggrieved person sue municipalities for alleged violations of t
Immigration authorities conduct raids across LA amid crowds of protesters
Federal immigration authorities carried out enforcement activities at businesses across Los Angeles on Friday, prompting clashes outside at least one location as authorities threw flash bangs to try to disperse a crowd that had gathered in protest. Immigration advocates confirmed at least 45 people were arrested without warrants across seven locations, including two Home Depots, a store in the fashion district and a doughnut shop, said Angelica Salas, executive director for the Coalition of Humane Immigrant Rights, or CHIRLA, at an afternoon press conference denouncing the activity. Federal immigration authorities have been ramping up arrests across the country to fulfil President Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations. Todd Lyons, the head of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, defended his tactics earlier this week against criticism that authorities are being too heavy-handed. He has said ICE is averaging about 1,600 arrests per day and that the agency has arrested ...
Speed immigration records checks, find visa overstayers: US to USCIS, ICE
US orders USCIS and ICE to speed up visa checks and identify overstayers after an Egyptian national accused of a hate crime was found to have stayed illegally
Could social media silence cost you a US student visa? Experts weigh in
The US has begun scrutinising visa applicants' social media activity more closely. Lawyers say even having no posts or private accounts could raise suspicion
Green card holder? You still may be banned from buying property in the US
Several US states are moving to restrict land purchases by green card holders and foreigners near military and critical sites, citing security concerns and foreign influence
Trump's $5 million 'Gold Card' may succeed in India, but faces legal test
Trump's $5 million 'Gold Card' visa may attract wealthy Indians, but legal experts say replacing the EB-5 programme would need approval from Congress
No FB, Insta, X account? You may be denied US visa under Trump regime
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly ordered stricter social media scrutiny for foreign visa applicants. Those without a public online profile may now be denied entry
Your US visa won't be issued until all security checks are complete: USCIS
The United States has stepped up security screenings for all visa applicants, with the USCIS warning that no visas will be issued until every background check is cleared
Marriage fraud for green card: Indian man's plot caught by US agencies
An Indian man's plot to secure a US Green Card through a sham marriage has been exposed. He now faces prison time, fines, and possible deportation
US visa delays stretch to 14 months for visitors: Chennai, Mumbai worst hit
In Chennai, appointments for US visitor visas, known as B1 and B2, are now booked 14 months ahead, while in Mumbai, the average wait is around 9.5 months
Visa-free travel, work restrictions, and more: June's immigration shake-up
June 2025 kicks off with sweeping migration and visa rule updates. Australia's cutback on migrant intake, the US visa interview pause, and China's expanded visa-free schemes top the list
USCIS says no citizenship for immigrants without good moral character
USCIS has warned that green card holders with poor moral character will not be considered for US citizenship, citing the need for applicants to meet high ethical and community standards
Check visa slots daily: US to students as pause in visa process is short
The US State Department says the pause on new visa interviews for international students is only temporary, urging them to keep checking for open slots
US visa freeze hits Indian students: Who's at risk, what's next - decoded
The US has suspended student visa appointments globally, including for Indian applicants, as it intensifies social media checks. This has left many Indian students unsure about their future studies
Arrest 3,000 undocumented migrants daily: US govt to immigration officers
This figure is three times higher than what ICE agents were achieving in the early days of President Trump's second term
Trump's immigration crackdown unnerves Cubans shielded from deportation
Immigration officials said Tomas Hernandez worked in high-level posts for Cuba's foreign intelligence agency for decades before migrating to the US to pursue the American dream. The 71-year-old was detained by federal agents outside his Miami-area home in March and accused of hiding his ties to Cuba's Communist Party when he obtained permanent residency. Cuban-Americans in South Florida have long clamoured for a firmer hand with Havana and the recent apprehensions of Hernandez and several other former Cuban officials for deportation have been extremely popular among the politically powerful exile community. It's a political gift to Cuban-American hardliners, said Eduardo Gamarra, a Latin American expert at Florida International University. But many Cubans fear they could be next on Trump's list, he said, and some in the community see it as a betrayal. Some pleased among Trump fans, others worried While President Donald Trump's mass deportation pledge has frightened migrants from m
What Harvard University ban means for Indian, other 7,000 students: FAQs
The US government revoked Harvard University's ability to enrol new international students, affecting thousands of foreign students
US immigration crackdown: What undocumented teenagers face under Trump
If a 14-year-old undocumented immigrant in the United States is not registered with the government as required under immigration law, they could face both civil and criminal penalties
Trump's One Big, Beautiful Bill: Immigrants face cuts, new remittance tax
The Bill, formally titled the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, combines tax cuts with strict immigration-related provisions
Now go after H-1B visas too: Trump ally on US visa ban for Indian agents
Recently, the US government imposed visa restrictions on several Indian travel agencies and their senior officials for allegedly facilitating illegal migration
