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The United States on Thursday announced an indefinite halt to all immigration requests involving Afghan nationals, following a shooting incident near the White House in Washington, DC, in which the suspect was identified as an Afghan national.The US citizenship and immigration services (USCIS) confirmed the decision on X, saying: “Effective immediately, processing of all immigration…
The EB-1A category specifically accommodates individuals who display exceptional capabilities. (AI image) Hit by the steep hike in H-1B visa fee and the crackdown by the Donald Trump administration on immigration, Indians are now eyeing alternative routes for their US dream. With increasing restrictions on H-1B visas under the Trump administration, more Indians are opting…
H-1B professionals often assume that strong performance, loyalty will protect them from layoffs, but immigration experts are warning that this belief is increasingly dangerous. Amid Trump’s latest H1-B visa U-turn, tech and defence is restructuring itself in the United States. Foreign workers often face the harshest consequences because the immigration clock begins ticking the moment…
YouTuber Oliveira who made a documentary on India’s cow-dung festival calls for abolition of H-1B. American YouTuber Tyler Oliveira, who spread Indian hatred through his documentary on the cow dung festival that he misrepresented as a ‘poop-throwing festival’, weighed in on the H-1B row and rubbished the narrative that America does not have enough talent….
The federal government of Canada has announced a significant reduction in the number of temporary residents, particularly international students, over the next three years. The decision, released as part of the government’s 2025 budget and immigration-levels plan, signals an attempt to bring migration rates back to what Prime Minister Mark Carney has termed “sustainable levels”.The…
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USICS) has started issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) demanding payment of the newly imposed $1,00,000 H-1B visa fee. These RFEs issued by USICS has triggered confusion and concerns among the immigration attorneys and employers. This move made by USICS follows the presidential proclamation made in September this year. For…
Illinois governor JB Pritzker has accused Donald Trump’s administration of racial profiling after ICE agents stopped interrogated an Indian-origin man about his immigration status and if he was “aware” of the Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral election in New York City.Pritzker condemned the federal action, calling it an example of authorities questioning US citizens “apparently based on…
An Indian-origin employee working in the Illinois department of transportation was stopped and questioned about his immigration status while working on a Park Ridge construction project on Friday, according to the Chicago Sun Times. The employee was also asked about incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, according to Governor JB Pritzker’s office, which said…
US Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that it has started 175 active investigations into alleged misuse of the H-1B visa program. DOL took to social media platform to confirm this development. “As part of our mission to protect American Jobs, we’ve launched 175 investigations into H-1B abuse. Under @POTUS and @SecretaryLCD’s leadership, we’ll continue…
Briton goes missing from IGI NEW DELHI: In a security lapse at Indira Gandhi International Airport, a British national has allegedly left the immigration area without completing the mandatory formalities following his arrival from Bangkok, sources said.On Oct 28, Fitz Patrick arrived at the airport and was probably scheduled to board a connecting flight to…
