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US visa holders alert: Can ICE arrest you after timely-filed visa extensions?

With increasing arrests at airports, immigration attorney Poonam Gupta stresses that timely visa applications don't guarantee safety.

Updated 8 hours ago

'Apple, Meta on resume, debt at home': Indian OPT graduate weighs leaving US

Representational image showing a student in US. (Unsplash)

Published 1 day ago

US' new visa bond rule mandates up to $20K for 50 countries. Is India included?

US makes Visa Bond Program permanent for 50 countries, Bangladesh and Nepal on the list

Updated 1 day ago

US secretary Rubio says US to block visas over antisemitic hatred

Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Photo by Anna Moneymaker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Published 2 days ago

Why Indian H-1B workers are eyeing EB-5 visas as a faster path to US green cards

CanAm Enterprises said India now represents around 22% of all EB-5 petitions filed globally.

Published 2 days ago

Indian student warns against fake US companies: ‘My life has ended…’

Amid increased scrutiny on OPT programs, an Indian student shares their regret over losing their STEM OPT due to a fraudulent company, calling on peers to secure trustworthy employers.

Published 2 days ago

H-1B: Florida gubernatorial hopeful warns firms to hire Americans or face wrath

Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback. (Credits: X/@j_fishback)

Published 2 days ago

New Green Card bill could benefit millions of immigrants in the US

A new Green Card bill reintroduced aims to provide permanent residency to millions of immigrants in the US. (Representational image, Credits: Unsplash)

Published 2 days ago

US to make $20,000 visa bond permanent for 50 countries. Is yours on the list?

Representational image showing US dollars. (Unsplash)

Published 3 days ago

US visa holders: Experts warn of new ‘detention’ risk on domestic flights

US visa holders: Experts warn of new ‘detention’ risk on domestic flights

Published 3 days ago

New rules proposed to J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, Will Indians be affected?

The US State Department's proposed rule for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program includes new termination criteria, stricter extension deadlines, and enhanced SEVIS management.

Published 3 days ago

Panic rise among Indian students over ‘F-1 visa scarcity’ as fall semester near

F-1 visa appointments: Anxiety grows among Indian students over US visa appointments

Published 3 days ago

US to impose $100 K fee on foreign students? Graduates' H-1B dreams at risk

Trump's new proposal may link the $100,000 fee to the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, impacting international graduates' employment opportunities and increasing operational costs for companies that hire them.

Published 3 days ago

‘No guarantee I am coming back’: US visa woes leave NRI torn between families

Representational image of an NRI. (Unsplash)

Published 3 days ago

First H-1B, now OPT: How US is using $100,000 fee to curb legal migration

In 2024, around 419,000 foreign students were working under the OPT programme in the US.

Updated 3 days ago

Trump's proposed $100,000 OPT fee may hit Indian students hard

US dollars in representational image.(Unsplash)

Published 4 days ago

Trump proposal targets international students providing false information

President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Published 4 days ago

The fastest US visa slot in India isn't in Delhi or Mumbai. It's in this city

A US badge is seen in this representational photo. (Unsplash)

Updated 4 days ago

US to ban H-1B visas for 3 years? All on new ‘End H-1B Abuse Act 2026’

US Senator Tim Sheehy's End H-1B Abuse Act proposes a three-year halt to new H-1B visa issuance, introducing stricter criteria and a $100,000 fee per application, potentially affecting Indian professionals and students relying on related programs.

Updated 5 days ago

H-1B holders at risk of deportation as USCIS terminates alternative visa route

H-1B workers in the US have 60 days to find a new job after losing employment. However, immigration authorities are increasingly denying changes to B-2 tourist visas, complicating job searches for laid-off skilled workers who risk returning to their home countries.

Published 5 days ago

H-1B visa: US bans four companies from hiring foreign employees, here's why

The US Department of Labor has labelled GowraTech, Renotek Group, Seeloz, and Sherwood Academy as willful violators of H-1B regulations, banning them from applying for H-1B visas until 2027 or 2028.

Updated 5 days ago

Indian woman in US fired twice in 3 months, shares her traumatic experience

Tanvi Pisal, a 29-year-old Indian-origin UX designer, faced hardship after two job losses in the US.

Updated 6 days ago

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

Published 6 days ago

Kolkata student's B1 visa rejected; Reddit users explain ‘one mistake’ made

A B1 visa applicant shared their interview after the application was rejected. Image for representative purposes.

Published 7 days ago

Is it difficult for NRI men to find a match in India? Redditor query sparks buzz

. Interest in NRI matches has declined by about 25% due to immigration challenges and misconceptions about loyalty and relationships.

Published 9 days ago

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.

Published 9 days ago

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

US visa restrictions expand to immediate families of cybercriminals.

Published 9 days ago

Trump Gold Card vs EB-5 visa: What Indian investors need to know about US reside

According to an expert, investor conversations have shifted from basic eligibility questions to more complex concerns around visa categories and timelines.

Updated 11 days ago

Indian-American entrepreneur laments report on fall in visas to students

Indian-American billionaire and entrepreneur Vinod Khosla has expressed concern over the sharp decline in US visas issued to international students.

Updated 13 days ago

Green Card alert: Here's which applicants moved forward and who faces delays

The State Department cautioned that additional changes are possible before the current fiscal year ends.

Published 13 days ago

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