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Mother-son Pakistani, father & 3 kids Indian: Curious case in Karnataka via UAE

A marriage in UAE led to a complicated situation. (Map not to scale)
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 09:00 pm IST

US immigration memo seeks to end temporary visas as easy path to green cards

Indian applicants will be forced to leave the US and apply for “adjustment of status” for a green card in India except in extraordinary circumstances.
Updated on May 23, 2026 08:59 am IST

Who is Amanda Barbosa, Eric Swalwell's illegal Brazilian nanny? Row explained

What we know about illegal Brazilian nanny Eric Swalwell paid with campaign funds (REUTERS/Anna Rose Layden/File Photo)
Published on Apr 13, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Adopted Iranian orphan faces deportation under Trump administration

US President Donald Trump
Published on Feb 22, 2026 02:45 am IST

America Needs Restraint—and Facts

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Federal immigration officers deploy pepper spray at protesters after a shooting Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis.
Updated on Jan 30, 2026 12:12 pm IST

Minneapolis residents help immigrant kids with food, shelter amid crackdown

A protester holds a placard against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), after federal agents fatally shot a man while trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Updated on Jan 25, 2026 06:03 am IST

20 states in US sue Trump admin over $100k H-1B visa fee

Donald Trump (Bloomberg)
Published on Dec 14, 2025 05:06 am IST

What is ‘Apprehension Fee’? Know about $5,000 charge amid immigration crackdown

Apprehension Fee: A new $5,000 fee applies to migrants apprehended illegally in the US, regardless of their residency duration or immigration status.
Updated on Dec 08, 2025 11:30 pm IST

Canada's citizenship overhaul with new Bill C-3: What it means for Indians

The Bill C-3 legislation addresses long-standing issues stemming from the controversial first-generation limit introduced in 2009.
Updated on Nov 24, 2025 12:02 pm IST

‘Freeze all immigration’: US lawmaker amid Trump's shifting stance on H1B

US lawmaker Chip Roy calls for total immigration freeze after Donald Trump tightens H-1B visa rules
Updated on Nov 15, 2025 12:00 am IST

Chamber of Commerce sues over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee

The Chamber previously considered suing the Trump administration over its sweeping tariffs.
Published on Oct 17, 2025 03:05 pm IST

Green Card holders: Lawful Chicago man fined under resurrected immigration rule

Under new DHS rules, non-US citizens must carry proof of registration, with failure resulting in fines or jail.
Published on Oct 17, 2025 12:00 am IST

H-1B visa spouses get major relief: SC dismisses petition against H-4 dependents

The Supreme Court has refused to hear a petition against work permits for H-4 visa holders, providing reassurance to many dependents of H-1B visa holders.
Updated on Oct 16, 2025 09:03 am IST

US intensifies crackdown on illegal immigrants, grants agents ‘special powers’

The new rule is aimed at allowing officials to deport those who are living in the US illegally.
Updated on Sept 05, 2025 11:54 am IST

Who is Sharereh Moghadam? ICE detains woman with green card, husband speaks out

Who is Sharereh Moghadam? Woman with green card detained in US by ICE, husband says ‘she passed exam for citizenship’ (Photo by SPENCER PLATT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP - representational image)
Published on Sept 03, 2025 02:09 pm IST

Indian student visas to UK drop, immigration detentions double

ndians granted visas to study at UK universities continued a downward trend, with the majority of Indian students opting for post-graduate level qualifications, according to the latest Home Office statistics released on Thursday.
Published on Aug 22, 2025 05:36 am IST

Trump Administration to Screen Immigrants for ‘Anti-American’ Views

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The Trump administration plans to scrutinize social media for “anti-American ideologies” when deciding to grant visa or green-card applications.
Updated on Aug 20, 2025 03:50 pm IST

Indian-origin immigration lawyer asks ICE for help; says ‘directed’ to Taco Bell

Indian-origin attorney, Trisha Chatterjee, claimed that she needed to figure out how best to submit paperwork for her clients detained at Butler County Jail.
Published on Jul 27, 2025 04:01 am IST

Trump administration sues NYC over sanctuary city policies post officer shooting

The lawsuit says New York City's policies violate the supremacy clause of the Constitution by interfering with the enforcement of federal law.
Updated on Jul 25, 2025 09:58 am IST

Donald Trump’s $5 million ‘gold card’ visa stalled before takeoff: Here’s why

Trump's proposed $5 million Gold Card visa for wealthy foreigners aimed at fast-tracking U.S. entry is stalled due to legal concerns.
Published on Jul 07, 2025 09:12 pm IST

US consulates in Pak mandate public social media accounts for visa applicants

The move is part of President Donald Trump's broader strategy to tighten immigration screening.
Published on Jun 27, 2025 09:43 pm IST

Trump calls for California gov's arrest, Newsom reacts: ‘A day I hoped…’

California Governor Gavin Newsom said that Donald Trump's arrest call is one line that cannot be crossed as a nation.
Updated on Jun 10, 2025 08:59 am IST

Migrants ‘are not criminals’, says Mexico President after LA immigration raids

Protesters also waived Mexican flags during demonstrations after ICE raids across Los Angeles.
Updated on Jun 09, 2025 05:09 am IST

Demand for H1-B visa continues, USCIS receives over 3.5 lakh registrations

USCIS data showed that H-1B visa registrations for FY 2026 surpassed the annual quota of 85,000.
Published on May 16, 2025 10:00 am IST

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift pause on deportation

Trump administration's top Supreme Court lawyer said that the lower courts have not found any critical facts in this case.
Published on Apr 20, 2025 04:08 am IST

US Supreme Court pauses Trump deportations of Venezuelan migrants

The Trump administration has already deported more than 200 Venezuelan and Salvadoran men.
Published on Apr 20, 2025 01:52 am IST

US warns students attempting to go against law, says ‘will face consequences’

US Department of State spokesperson Margaret MacLeod informed that the Trump administration was rigorously enforcing immigration laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act and the Alien Registration Act. (Pixabay)
Published on Apr 18, 2025 06:37 pm IST

Over 172,000 Pakistanis leave country for jobs abroad in first quarter of 2025

The report showed that 172,144 individuals left the country between January and March in search of better work opportunities abroad. (Photo by Farooq NAEEM / AFP)
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 01:41 pm IST

Who is Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez? Man detained under Florida's new immigration law

Lopez-Gomez, 20, remains in jail under an ICE detainer despite a court ruling no probable cause for his arrest, highlighting concerns over racial profiling of U.S. citizens. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Published on Apr 18, 2025 07:26 am IST

Maldives bans Israeli passport holders in protest against Gaza war

Dream destination Maldives just became off-limits for thousands of Israeli passport holders. Here's what you need to know.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 03:36 pm IST