Immigration

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

Indians can now skip long immigration queues at 13 airports with fast track immigration service: All you need to know

Skip the long queues with India’s Fast Track Immigration Programme—now at 13 airports. Get clearance in just 30 seconds. Find out everything about it here.

US man with Indian neighbours wants H1B cancelled: 'Want my kids to grow up in America. Not India.'

The Dallas resident shared a video, filmed from inside a car, that shows people of Indian origin celebrating on the streets with drums and music.

South Korea has finished talks with US to release Korean workers

A plane will be on its way to bring back the Koreans once administrative procedures are completed, Kang Hun-sik, Presidential Chief of Staff, said in televised remarks

Is Indian talent sparking global anxiety?

Racism in action: Western economies cannot function without migrant professionals. Hospitals without Indian doctors would buckle. Universities that drive away international scholars bleed relevance. Yet, their politics thrive on vilifying migrants.

‘No West if this continues’: What Elon Musk's repeated warnings about population collapse really mean | Explained

Elon Musk's remarks, sometimes sparked by provocative or inflammatory clips, have amplified debate over whether population decline and migration could reshape Western societies.

Amid US uncertainty, HNIs choose Caribbean, Gulf, EU residency programmes

Statements by US administration officials regarding suspension of the EB-5 visa-by-investment programme has triggered apprehension in the minds of investors.

Slamming the door shut? US has issued fewer family visas to Indians this year

IR5 visa that allows in parents of US citizens declined 11%, while F3 visas, which allow married sons and daughters of US citizens to immigrate along with their spouses and children, fell 41%

Troops in LA can detain individuals, military official says, as protests spread

On Wednesday, Los Angeles endured a sixth day of protests that have been largely peaceful but occasionally punctuated by violence

Donald Trump tells soldiers 'we will liberate Los Angeles' amid immigration protests

Trump's visit to Fort Bragg, home to some 50,000 active-duty soldiers, followed his move to deploy 700 Marines and 4,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles

Trump promised to welcome more foreign students, now, they feel targeted on all fronts

Trump's stance on welcoming foreign students has shifted dramatically

H-1B row explained: Why Americans are criticising US visa policies, targetting Indian-origin citizens

Indians form the largest group of beneficiaries of H-1B visa programme, securing 72.3 percent of the 3.86 lakh visas issued in fiscal year 2023. This year, however, new regulations may lead to increased scrutiny, potentially affecting the number of visas issued to Indian professionals.

India’s remittances could reach over 4% of GDP by 2030: GATI Foundation founders Ashish Dhawan and Manish Sabharwal

India’s remittances, at around $129 billion, were almost double that of the second largest country Mexico at $68 billion in 2024