Krishnan, known for his advocacy for merit-based immigration reform, is expected to play a vital role in shaping the future of technology in the U.S.
The immigration officers sat in their vehicles before dawn near a two-storey building. A New York subway line rumbled overhead, then an officer's voice crackled over the radio. After watching for about two hours, he said, I think that's Tango, using a term for target. Gray hoodie. Backpack. Walking quickly. The immigration officers surrounded and handcuffed a 23-year-old man from Ecuador who had been convicted of sexually assaulting a minor. Kenneth Genalo, head of Enforcement and Removal Operations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement in New York, said a popular misconception is that officers can sweep into a community and pick up a wide swath of people who are in the United States illegally and send them to their home countries. It's called targeted enforcement, Genalo said. We don't grab people and then take them to JFK and put them on a plane." With Donald Trump returning to the White House, there is intense interest in how the Republican will carry out his immigration agen
"This change is promising for the growing number of Indian startups and innovators looking to access the US market," said Varun Singh, Managing Director at XIPHIAS Immigration
Starting January 1, 2025, you can still schedule your first nonimmigrant visa appointment at the location of your choice
American businesses rely on the H-1B visa programme for the recruitment of highly-skilled talent
However, India is far from the top of the list of undocumented immigrants in the United States
This change is expected to benefit many, particularly Indians, who represent a large portion of these visa categories
The US January 2025 Visa Bulletin shows minor progress in few employment and family-based visa categories
Trump and his supporters have argued that the system is being abused and that there should be tougher standards for becoming an American citizen
Indian nationals stand to gain from the proposed changes, as the current visa cap disproportionately affects countries with high demand
Two Democratic Party Senators on Wednesday introduced a legislation aimed at reuniting the immigrant families and raising the per-country family-based immigration caps, allowing more visas to go to a single country such as India and China. Introduced by Senators Mazie K. Hirono, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Tammy Duckworth introduced the Reuniting Families Act, which would promote family unity in the country's immigration system, reduce the family-based immigration backlogs, and update laws to reflect how families immigrate to the US. The bill also includes Senator Hirono's Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act, legislation that would speed up the visa process for children of Filipino World War II veterans. As the only immigrant currently serving in the US Senate, I am proud to introduce the Reuniting Families Act to update our country's family immigration system and promote family unity, said Hirono. By implementing changes to reduce the backlog of ...
International students in the US are worried about their visas and whether they will be able to continue their education
The warning comes amidst a surge in immigration-related scams targeting individuals seeking to live, work, or study in the United States
The US consulate in Hyderabad reports 56% of Indian students to the US are from Telangana and Andhra
Amazon, which remains the largest sponsor of H-1B visas, saw approvals drop to just over 7,000 in 2024, compared to more than 11,000 in 2023
Highlighting accomplishments of Indian-origin CEOs of top tech firms, US envoy Eric Garcetti on Monday said they came to his country because of "immigration opportunities" and asserted that it was his hope and a strong recommendation to not only "continue this bridge" but to make it "even stronger". His remarks during an interview to PTI at the American Center here come ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump assuming office in January. With the imminent transition of power and the Trump 2.0 administration set to take charge after his resounding victory in the US election, a common question on the minds of many Indians is if there will be any change in visa policies in general and particularly for Indian students under the Republican administration. "I know, President Trump feels very strongly about India. He and Prime Minister Modi have a great relationship. So, it will certainly be my hope and it will be my strong recommendation to not only continue this bridge, but to make it ev
Since Trump's recent election win, experts have debated his approach to immigration
With Donald Trump winning the 2024 US presidential election after beating Kamala Harris, Americans of Indian descent like Vivek Ramaswamy, Kash Patel, and Bobby Jindal could clinch top US govt roles
US election 2024 result will have a widespread effect on immigrant communities globally, including a substantial Indian population
Yellen's remarks come at a time when immigration is a central issue in the US presidential election campaign ahead of the November 5 vote