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‘Go back’: Indian-American doctor speaks out after facing racism over ‘bindi’

Published on Jul 29, 2026 04:10 pm IST

Dr. Karishma Reddy, an Indian=American plastic surgeon, faced backlash after sharing a lighthearted video about her bindi.

Green Card alert: Who could qualify or disqualify under Dream and Promise Act?

Green Card alert: New bill aims to establish pathways to permanent residency for eligible Dreamers and certain humanitarian cases

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Published on Jul 28, 2026 05:27 pm IST

B-1/B-2 applicants get relief under new program, Is visa approval guaranteed?

The US Department of State's Nonimmigrant Visa Expedited Appointment Pilot Program allows eligible B-1/B-2 applicants to pay $750 for faster interview scheduling.

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Published on Jul 25, 2026 04:47 pm IST

US announces global visa restrictions: Offenders, family members are on target

US visa restrictions expand to immediate families of cybercriminals.

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Published on Jul 25, 2026 03:57 pm IST

Bill Ackman urges US to expedite Indian students visas: ‘Fix immigration policy’

Bill Ackman advocates for reforming US immigration policies to retain skilled international students, highlighting a Harvard Law student's visa struggles

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Published on Jul 20, 2026 04:06 pm IST

TPS alert: Trump administration issues last warning after Supreme Court ruling

The Trump administration announced a limited timeframe for Temporary Protected Status holders to depart voluntarily before their protections expire, tied to a recent Supreme Court decision.

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Updated on Jul 18, 2026 04:52 pm IST

Green card alert: US to impose a bond on visa applicants?

A proposal from the State Department suggests a $100,000 bond for specific visa applicants to restrict immigration by ensuring financial self-reliance

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Published on Jul 18, 2026 04:09 pm IST

New US visa policy limits international students stay: What Indians should know

The US has revoked its Duration of Status policy for international students. Students, including many from India, must now adhere to specified admission periods and apply for extensions to avoid unlawful presence.

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Published on Jul 17, 2026 07:29 pm IST

What is public charge rule? US revives regulation that could deny green card

DHS is set to reinstate a stricter public charge rule for green card applicants on September 18, 2026, focusing on financial independence. The regulation will empower officers to consider the use of public benefits in their assessments while maintaining discretion on a case-by-case basis.

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Updated on Jul 17, 2026 07:05 pm IST

H-1B visa layoffs: Redditor torn between job search and returning to India

A Redditor, recently laid off on an H-1B visa, considers their options of searching for jobs or returning to India after seven years in the U.S.

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Published on Jul 14, 2026 09:54 pm IST

H-1B visa revoked despite no ‘serious’ violation of laws: Here's what went wrong

A LinkedIn post highlights an H-1B visa revocation tied to an unpaid $600 traffic fine. It advises NRIs in the U.S. to regard traffic violations seriously, emphasizing the potential consequences for their visas.

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Published on Jul 14, 2026 04:19 pm IST

Former Meta techie to relocate to India after ‘gut wrenching' experience in US

Former Meta program manager Sridhar Vanka, facing immigration issues post-layoff, will return to India after 14 years in the US.

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Published on Jul 14, 2026 04:05 pm IST

Who is Navdeep Sharma? H-1B techie stranded in India faces big blow in US court

After nearly 18 months stranded in India due to H-1B visa delays, Navdeep Sharma's lawsuit was dismissed by a US court, which stated the processing time wasn't unreasonable.

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Published on Jul 13, 2026 11:13 pm IST

Why US-based NRIs are swapping luxury resorts for heritage homestays in India

Heritage homestays in Kerala, mountain homes in Spiti Valley and locally run guesthouses across the country are attracting travelers.

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Published on Jul 12, 2026 08:27 am IST

One lakh Indians likely to be denied of US green card despite quota: Report

A top Republican senator has recently said that the backlog of an Indian national to get permanent residency in the US is more than 195 years.

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Published on Aug 06, 2021 11:58 am IST

Veena Reddy takes charge as first Indian-American USAID Mission Director

Veena Reddy arrived in Cambodia in August 2017 and currently oversees a staff of 75 as well as USAID programs in the food security, environment, health, education, child protection, and democracy and governance sectors.

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Updated on Jul 27, 2021 07:39 am IST

New US policy for F-1 student visa to benefit children of H-1B holders

Under the previous policy, the nonimmigrants were required to obtain an F-1 student visa up to 30 days before the program start date.

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Published on Jul 22, 2021 06:03 pm IST

Kerala man hits the jackpot in Dubai, wins ₹40 crore

Somarajan received numerous congratulatory calls from friends and loved ones. He said over the past few years life has been tough for him as he kept hopping jobs for a better salary.

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Published on Jul 04, 2021 09:41 pm IST

Indian-origin Justice Mahmud named to Supreme Court of Canada

The Honourable Mr. Justice Mahmud Jamal, who has been a judge on Ontario's court of appeal since 2019, has been nominated to Canada's Supreme Court,

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Published on Jun 18, 2021 08:36 pm IST

Indian IT company Cloudgen admits to major H-1B visa fraud

The H1B visa allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

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Published on Jun 02, 2021 06:06 pm IST

Indian woman at Singapore's Changi airport not Covid-19 positive: Officials

People look at a Singapore Airlines plane, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), at a viewing gallery of the Changi Airport in Singapore October 12, 2020.

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Published on May 29, 2021 10:06 am IST

Vaccinated Indian national among 20 new Covid-19 cases reported in Singapore

The health ministry said further research is required to determine if vaccination will prevent onward transmission of the infection.

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Published on Apr 12, 2021 08:17 am IST

US labour dept seeks public input on determining H-1B wage levels

On January 7, the USCIS announced to do away with the traditional lottery system in deciding the successful applicants for the H-1B visas.

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Published on Apr 03, 2021 04:30 pm IST

Indian-American who conned elderly people pleads guilty

Patel admitted on Wednesday that the scheme involved at least 10 victims, many of whom he knew were vulnerable people.

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Published on Apr 01, 2021 07:31 am IST

Indian-origin Singaporean coughs, abuses policemen, jailed for 14 weeks

District Judge Ng Cheng Thiam considered another 10 charges, such as being drunk in public, before announcing the 14-week prison sentence.

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Published on Mar 30, 2021 04:55 pm IST

Indian-Americans donate over ₹1 crore for Bihar, Jharkhand healthcare sector

A healthcare worker prepares a dose of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine at a drive-thru vaccination site during a city-wide lockdown that has been reinstated to help contain the spread of COVID-19 in Santiago, Chile, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

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Published on Mar 30, 2021 08:02 am IST

OCI card holders no longer required to carry old passports for India travel

According to the embassy, the Indian government has also decided to grant further extension of time till December 31, 2021, to get the OCI cards re-issued for those below the age of 20 years and above 50 years.

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Published on Mar 30, 2021 04:54 pm IST