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Trump visa crackdown: Why Indian students with part-time jobs are afraid

International students on F-1 visas are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week only on campus

US halts sanctions on Colombia after it agrees to 'all terms' of Trump

Trump had imposed a 25 per cent import tariff on Colombia after the country refused to accept two deportation flights from the United States seeking 'dignified treatment' of its nationals

We should welcome more immigrants: Former US NSA Bolton on H-1B visa scheme

He further emphasised that the H-1B visa programme has a positive impact for the US and suggested a need for a 'political will' to allow more legal immigration

Donald Trump promises harsh immigration limits in inauguration eve speech

Trump repeated his campaign pledge to launch the largest deportation effort in US history, which would remove millions of immigrants

H-1B visa cap removal: What Krishnan's White House role means for Indians

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.

Trump's deportation plans spark debate over immigration enforcement

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

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