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    • 'ICE agents get money per head that they detain': UK woman detained in US despite valid tourist visa

      The retiree grandmother was travelling with her husband when the couple were stopped while attempting a same‑day crossing into Canada; officials later flagged that her husband’s visa had lapsed, even as hers remained in order.

    • New Trump administration order could lead to detention of thousands of legal refugees

      A memo filed by the Department of Homeland Security says refugees applying for green cards must return to federal custody one year after they were admitted to the U.S. for review of their applications.

    • Canada revises express entry immigration rules, adds military roles

      The government said the shift was aimed at restoring immigration to sustainable levels while finding workers for key industries

    • DOJ moves to drop charges against men arrested after Minneapolis ICE shooting

      The top federal prosecutor in Minnesota, Daniel Rosen, asked a judge to dismiss the charges, writing that 'newly discovered evidence in this matter is materially inconsistent with the allegations.

    • Border Czar says Trump agreed to end Minnesota immigration crackdown, says 'I proposed, president concurred'

      The Trump administration will scale back its controversial Minnesota immigration enforcement surge after protests and political backlash. Officials confirmed a drawdown, while local leaders and residents voiced ongoing criticism, citing community impacts.

    • 21 Gujaratis among 89 Indians in US list of 'worst of the worst criminal aliens'

      Of the 21 Gujaratis named, most of them are from north and central Gujarat districts.

    • After release from ICE custody, what lies ahead for 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father

      A judge ordered their release from immigration detention, but their asylum case and legal uncertainty are far from over

    • Former CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested after Minnesota church protest

      The arrest is the latest development in President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration in Minnesota, which has triggered massive protests across the state and nation

    • ICE set to dial back Minnesota presence after Maine pullback

      Tom Homan, the administration’s 'border czar,' said that officials from Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement are working on a 'draw down plan'

    • ICE blasted by Minneapolis judge for violating 96 orders

      The judge issued the finding in one of dozens of lawsuits filed by individuals seeking to be released from detention

    • Visa curbs, scrutiny under Trump push Indian student enrolment in US down 75%: Report

      Trump’s tirade against immigration, growing visa rejections and imposition of various restrictions have fueled hesitancy among aspirants

    • 'ICE agents shot her': Emergency calls reveal chaos after Minneapolis ICE shooting

      The transcripts surfaced hours before news that the US Justice Department was investigating Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz

    • Judge lets Kilmar Abrego Garcia remain free as immigration case is reviewed

      A US judge questioned whether officials could be trusted to follow court orders barring Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s detention or deportation, citing past misconduct, and kept a restraining order in place.

    • Planning to visit the US? Here’s the USCIS rule on photo validity for immigration applications

      USCIS has updated its photo policy for immigration documents, allowing only photographs taken within three years. Self-submitted photos are no longer accepted, ensuring accurate identification and preventing identity fraud.

    • JD Vance’s migration statement sparks social media outcry: ‘Send Usha back to India’

      JD Vance ignited controversy by calling “mass migration… theft of the American Dream,” drawing criticism for his Indian-American wife. His comments revive debates on immigration, race, and the Trump administration’s policies.

    • 'Kick Trump's a**. Twice': Indian-origin woman's rant at US immigrants' meet is viral. Watch

      In her address, the unidentified woman urged members not to panic over political rhetoric, and asked them to have faith in their collective strength. 'The fact is that the President is not god, the President is not making the laws in the country though he thinks he makes the laws,' she said.

    • Trump official Kristi Noem seeks travel ban on countries sending 'killers, leeches and entitlement junkies' to US

      Both President Trump and the Department of Homeland Security later shared Noem’s post, signaling strong internal support for the proposal.

    • ‘I’ll fire every H-1B worker,’ says Florida governor candidate. 7 things to know about James Fishback

      James Fishback had earlier also hit out at Indian immigrants in the US and declared, 'You can’t make America great again with Indians'.

    • Nikki Haley’s son Nalin says end H-1B visas, stop immigration: ‘Americans deserve jobs first’

      Nalin’s stance sharply contrasts with that of his mother, Nikki Haley, who has repeatedly defended legal and merit-based immigration as essential to the American story.

    • 'Why did you sell us a dream?': Indian-origin student challenges JD Vance on Trump immigration policy

      An Indian-origin student confronted U.S. Vice President JD Vance over strict immigration policies at a Mississippi event, challenging his stance and comments on faith, sparking viral debate and political backlash online.

    • India launches e-Arrival Card for foreigners, making immigration faster and easier – All you need to know

      India’s e-Arrival Card is now live from October 1, 2025, streamlining immigration for foreign visitors. Apply online for faster, hassle-free entry into India.

    • Visa slowdown: Indians face sharper curbs even in UK, New Zealand

      Work and family visas for Indians have halved in key destinations even as peers in Pakistan and Bangladesh see steadier flows

    • Fewer families, more investors: India slips behind neighbours on US family visas

      Bangladesh and Pakistan edge past India in spousal and family categories, while Vietnam races ahead on investor route

    • H-1B fee shock: SaaS and AI startups rethink hiring strategy as $100,000 levy threatens talent flow

      For SaaS startups, which rely heavily on US revenues and customer acquisition, the visa shock is already forcing a rethink of business models.

    • Trump shapes immigration gilded age with $100,000 H-1B fee

      Trump on Friday slapped a $100,000 application fee on the widely used H-1B visa program, a move that would drastically increase the cost of visas heavily coveted by some of America’s largest companies

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