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  • Trump's 'Project Firewall' marks a turning point for H-1B visas: Why it's causing anxiety among Indians working in US

    The move comes at a time of heated political debate over immigration and jobs. The Trump team has repeatedly argued that American workers should not be displaced by cheaper foreign labour.

  • US set to overhaul OPT programme: What it means for Indian students and their job prospects?

    This signals a stronger focus on enforcement and tighter controls, with the aim of making sure OPT serves its original purpose rather than becoming a backdoor work visa route.

  • December 2025 US Visa Bulletin: Indians in EB-1 to EB-5 see progress, family cases remain stuck | What you should know

    US Visa Bulletin December 2025: These changes mean that a larger number of Indian professionals and investors now fall within the updated cutoff dates and can take the next step toward obtaining a green card.

  • Canada announces fast-track H-1B programme: Why it could be a game-changer for Indians facing Trump’s $100K visa fee

    For thousands of Indian tech workers in the US on H-1B visas, the Canadian offer could become more than just an option: it could be a lifeline.

  • America’s biggest economic asset: What an average Indian immigrant can save the US govt over lifetime | Explained

    The report recommends auctioning EB-5 green cards and allocating H-1B visas based on the salaries employers offer, adjusted for local cost of living and the applicant's age.

  • Are more H-1B restrictions coming after $100,000 visa fee? Here’s what Trump’s new plan means for Indians

    The combination of higher fees, stricter eligibility criteria, and increased oversight is likely to make the process significantly harder for both applicants and employers.

  • Wrongful arrest, visa revoked, family in crisis: Inside Kapil Raghu’s US ordeal over 'Opium' perfume bottle

    Raghu’s wife, Alhley Mays, described the ordeal as emotionally and financially crushing. The couple married in April and have since exhausted their savings, which were meant for a new home.

  • US govt shutdown: What Indians need to know about visa processing and travel delays | Explained

    For Indian professionals, students, and travelers, the message is clear: expect delays, particularly in H-1B and employment-based processes, until Washington finds a way out of its funding deadlock.

  • US moves to scrap H-1B lottery system: Why Indian workers and Big Tech should worry | Explained

    Lawmakers argue that H-1B and L-1 schemes, meant to fill shortages, are being used to replace Americans with cheaper foreign labour.

  • From civics tests to 'moral character' checks: What Trump’s Green Card process overhaul means for Indians

    The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says the goal is to “restore integrity” to the system, but critics argue the rhetoric around these changes unfairly casts doubt on immigrants’ intentions.

  • Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee could eliminate 140,000 jobs in US a year, Indians to take biggest hit: Expert

    The executive order, signed by Trump last week, marks a dramatic increase from the previous H-1B application fees that ranged between $215 and $5,000 depending on company size.

  • H-1B visa fee hike pushes Indians to consider L-1, O-1, EB-5, and OPT alternatives: Costs and eligibility explained

    Indians are by far the largest users of the H-1B route, and the steep fee is casting a shadow over thousands of professionals and graduates planning to work in America.

  • Trump’s H-1B visa crackdown explained: 5 reasons it may hurt the US more than India

    For years, critics in the US who oppose immigration have attacked the H-1B system, arguing that it takes away American jobs. Now, the Trump administration is signalling that it is ready to follow through.

  • US eyes fixed visa term for foreign students: How it may put lakhs of Indians on tighter clock

    The Trump administration has argued that the change is needed to prevent student visa overstays, a concern that has often been cited in Republican immigration debates.

  • Trump's 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' gets US House nod: What Indians in US stand to lose under it?

    The Bill is the centerpiece of Trump's domestic policy agenda that could define his second term in the White House.

  • The 'auto-reject' nightmare: Indian graduates in US face visa-driven job market fears

    In the United States, the unemployment rate among those aged 20 to 24 is near a four-year high at more than twice the national average.

  • Donald Trump Plans To End Birthright Citizenship: What It Means For Indians In The Us | MC Explains

    Donald Trump plans to end birthright citizenship as he takes office on January 20. In this video, join @payal1303 as we break down birthright citizenship, the constitutional challenges involved, and how this controversial move could impact Indians living in the US. Experts weigh in on the legal hurdles, historical context, and broader implications for immigration policy. Will this proposal reshape America’s immigration system? Watch the full video to find out and share your thoughts in the comments!

  • Indian-origin professor named 'Emerging Leader in Health and Medicine Scholar'

    Arur is the first MD Anderson faculty member to be appointed to this prestigious group since its creation in 2016.

  • Indian shot dead at gas station in US, tweets Sushma Swaraj

    The minister said that the Indian Consulate in San Francisco is helping the family of 26-year-old Vikram Jaryal, who was shot dead allegedly by two masked armed robbers.

  • US racist attack, visa curbs worry parents in AP, Telangana

    The Telangana NRI Parents Association has appealed to the state and central government to intervene and safeguard the interests of their children.

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