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Record Delays Hit Employer-Sponsored Green Cards

. Employer-sponsored green card applicants are now facing the longest processing times on record, according to a recent analysis by the Cato Institute. By the second quarter of 2025, the…

admin August 14, 2025

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State Dept Reinstates Passport Rule for DV Lottery

In an effort to combat widespread fraud and identity manipulation, the U.S. Department of State has proposed a rule requiring all Diversity Visa (DV) Program applicants to upload a scan…

admin August 7, 2025

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Reddit Post Sparks Debate on US Immigration for Indians

A Reddit post by an Indian-American citizen has ignited a vigorous online debate by drawing parallels between the evolving U.S. immigration system and the Gulf model, particularly in how it…

admin July 30, 2025

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US Visa Crackdown Hits Indian Students

Indian students pursuing higher education in the United States are facing increased uncertainty due to the implementation of stricter visa screening protocols by the Trump administration. Recent developments include revoked…

admin July 28, 2025

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India Raises Student Visa Delay Issue with US

The Government of India has formally raised concerns with the United States over significant delays in issuing student visas, following the implementation of expanded screening and vetting procedures by US…

admin July 25, 2025

3 H-1B Workers Denied Re-entry to US Over India Trip

A viral social media post has sparked anxiety among H-1B visa holders after reports surfaced that three Indian nationals were denied re-entry into the United States for staying in India…

admin June 24, 2025

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US Cracks Down on EB-1A Visa Fraud

The U.S. government has intensified its crackdown on fraudulent green card applications, with a particular focus on the EB-1A “extraordinary ability” visa category — long considered one of the most…

Admin June 14, 2025

US Unveils Trump Gold Card, Welcomes Wealthy Indian Nationals

At the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USIPF) Leadership Summit 2025, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick introduced the Trump Gold Card program as a groundbreaking initiative poised to reshape US immigration…

admin June 4, 2025

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German Tourists Deported from U.S. After Visa-Free Entry Sparks Immigration Scrutiny

Two young German tourists were recently detained and deported upon arrival in the United States, despite possessing valid travel documents and an onward ticket. The incident, which has garnered significant…

admin April 21, 2025

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H-1B Visa Registration for FY 2026 Closes on March 24

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will close initial registrations for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap at noon (Eastern Time) on March 24. The registration, which began on…

Admin March 24, 2025

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Indian PhD Student Deported After Visa Revocation Over Hamas Allegations

Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian PhD student at Columbia University, has left the United States after her student visa was revoked over allegations of supporting Hamas. The U.S. Department of Homeland…

Admin March 15, 2025

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H-1B Visa Applications from Hyderabad Decline Amid Higher Fees, Stricter Rules

Hyderabad, a longstanding hub for H-1B visa applicants, is witnessing an unprecedented decline in demand for the coveted US work visa this year. Local consultancies have attributed this drop to…

admin March 13, 2025