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New H-1B visa rule: Entrepreneurs can get visa sponsored by their own firm

"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

US visa wait time to get shorter for Indians with new rescheduling rules

Starting January 1, 2025, you can still schedule your first nonimmigrant visa appointment at the location of your choice

H-1B visa revamped from Jan 17: Key changes employers, applicants must know

American businesses rely on the H-1B visa programme for the recruitment of highly-skilled talent

US immigration: 18,000 undocumented Indians among 1.5 mn facing deportation

However, India is far from the top of the list of undocumented immigrants in the United States

H-1B, L-1 visa spouses: US to renew work permits automatically from January

This change is expected to benefit many, particularly Indians, who represent a large portion of these visa categories

US January 2025 visa bulletin: Slight progress for Indians in EB-2, F1, F3

The US January 2025 Visa Bulletin shows minor progress in few employment and family-based visa categories

End of birthright US citizenship: What it would mean for lakhs of Indians

Trump and his supporters have argued that the system is being abused and that there should be tougher standards for becoming an American citizen

US immigration reform: Senators propose raising family visa cap to 15%

Indian nationals stand to gain from the proposed changes, as the current visa cap disproportionately affects countries with high demand

US senators propose bill to reunite families, raise immigration cap

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 ...

Return before Trump inauguration in Jan: US colleges warn foreign students

International students in the US are worried about their visas and whether they will be able to continue their education

US immigration: Beware people posing as USCIS officials, offering support

The warning comes amidst a surge in immigration-related scams targeting individuals seeking to live, work, or study in the United States

US dismisses reports of new visa application centre in Vizag, Vijayawada

The US consulate in Hyderabad reports 56% of Indian students to the US are from Telangana and Andhra

US H-1B visa sponsorship declines in 2024: Experts decode key factors

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

Hope India-US bridge not just continue, but become stronger: Garcetti

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

Trump win impact: Will H-1B workers, STEM grads get green cards faster?

Since Trump's recent election win, experts have debated his approach to immigration

Trump wins: From CIA to immigration, roles Ramaswamy, Kash Patel may clinch

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: Harris vs Trump - Who says what on immigration, H-1B visa

US election 2024 result will have a widespread effect on immigrant communities globally, including a substantial Indian population

Immigration helps US economy grow: Why Janet Yellen backs migrants decoded

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

USCIS extends Green Card validity to 36 months for renewals: Details here

The time it takes to renew a Green Card typically ranges from 7 to 12 months, depending on factors such as processing times at the USCIS field office handling your application

Biden restarts immigration programme with more vetting for sponsors

The Biden administration is restarting an immigration programme that allows migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to come to the United States, and it is including additional vetting of their US-based financial sponsors following fraud concerns. The Department of Homeland Security had suspended the programme earlier this month to investigate the concerns but indicated that an internal review found no widespread fraud among sponsors. Together with our existing rigorous vetting of potential beneficiaries seeking to travel to the United States, these new procedures for supporters have strengthened the integrity of these processes and will help protect against exploitation of beneficiaries, the agency said. The programme launched in January 2023 and is a major piece of the Biden administration's immigration policies that create or expand pathways for legal entry while restricting asylum for those who cross the border illegally. The policy is aimed at countries that send la