Us Immigration

Since returning to office in January, Trump has launched a broad immigration crackdown, including efforts to limit legal pathways to residency

Border Patrol agents shoot armed woman in Chicago as protesters confront immigration personnel

No law enforcement officers were seriously injured in the incident in which a group that included the woman rammed cars into vehicles used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

2,417 Indians deported from US since January: MEA

The issue of deportations is back in the news after American authorities repatriated Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old Sikh woman from Punjab who had lived in the US for three decades

Indian Man Beheaded in Texas Motel: Trump Vows Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants | 4K| N18G

An Indian-origin motel manager, Chandra Nagamallaiah, was brutally beheaded in Dallas, Texas, in front of his wife and son, sparking outrage over public safety and immigration enforcement in the United States. US President Donald Trump condemned the attack and promised a strict crackdown on illegal immigrants with criminal backgrounds. The accused, 37-year-old Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, has a history of violent crimes and was previously in ICE custody but released after Cuba refused deportation. Authorities confirm he is jailed without bond and will face first-degree murder charges. The Indian Consulate in Houston is closely monitoring the case, offering support to the victim’s family. Trump’s statement signals a renewed focus on enforcing immigration laws, particularly against individuals with serious criminal records. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this developing case and its implications for US immigration policy.

US to target more businesses after Hyundai raid, top official says

Speaking on CNN's 'State of the Union,' White House border czar Tom Homan said the administration would intensify the focus on workplaces

US revoked over 6,000 student visas under Trump 2.0: How Indian students are feeling the heat of crackdown

The Trump administration has consistently signalled a harder stance on foreign students since returning to power. In January, he signed executive orders directing federal agencies to strengthen vetting of foreign nationals.

India-American Katseye member Lara Rajagopalan falsely reported to US immigration for being an "illegal alien"

India-American Lara Rajagopalan received online hate, with a social media user posting a screenshot of the alleged complaint involving the Katseye member. She is a US citizen.

Is Trump deporting US citizen kids with cancer? The controversy you need to know about

The deportations from the southern state of Louisiana come as President Donald Trump pursues a hard-line immigration policy, calling for mass expulsions of undocumented migrants.

'Islam Hates Us': Trump’s 2016 remarks resurface, go viral on social media

An old 2016 interview of Donald Trump resurfaced online, where he claimed “Islam hates us.” The viral clip, with over 62 million views, has reignited debates on his stance toward Islam and immigration.

HNIs rush to consultants over Donald Trump's plan to replace EB-5 visa with 'gold card'

While EB-5 offers permanent residence for a $1.05-million investment, the 'gold card' will likely require a $5-million commitment

Federal judge blocks birthright citizenship executive order, Trump vows to appeal against it | N18G

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order redefining birthright citizenship, deeming it "blatantly unconstitutional." The order, set to take effect on February 19, aimed to limit citizenship to children of U.S. citizens or legal residents, challenging the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to anyone born in the U.S. This move was contested in lawsuits from 22 states and immigrant rights groups, including a case from Arizona, Illinois, Oregon, and Washington. The judge, John Coughenour, criticized the order, stating it was clearly unconstitutional. The Trump administration argued that no harm had been done yet and that the order only applied to future births. The order could impact hundreds of thousands of births in immigrant communities. The lawsuits cite the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedents affirming birthright citizenship, with the Trump administration planning to appeal the judge’s decision.

What lawyers want US immigrants to know amid Trump 2.0 anxiety

Lawyers across the country, including Kelli Stump, president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, are receiving a surge of inquiries from both new and longstanding clients.

Joe Biden poised to announce immigration relief for spouses of US citizens: Report

Biden, a Democrat, is seeking a second term in the Nov. 5 election that will pit him against Republican challenger Donald Trump, an immigration hardliner.

Immigration News: Canada announces update to Parents & Grandparents Program

Plus, Hong Kong to discontinue special arrangement for applications for extension of stay; and US proposes rule to modernise H-2 temporary visa programs.

Indians outnumber Chinese among immigrants living in US

As per the recent statistics from the US Census Board, legal and illegal immigrants combined constituted 13.9 percent of the US population, a marginal rise from the previous year.

Immigration news: China eases fingerprinting mandate for some visas, New Zealand extends maximum continuous stay period

Plus, UK eases visa rules for construction workers, Spain allows permit holders to spend 6 months of the year outside Spain, US Immigration revises I-9 form to allow some employers to examine identity and employment authorization documents remotely; and Portugal residence permit holders whose permit expires by September 30, can renew it online.

Immigration Central: Is EB-5, not H1-B, the quickest ticket to the US permanent residency?

Amid layoffs and dwindling job market, the US is seeing a sudden surge in enquiries for the EB-5 visa, around 150 enquiries per day. Within the EB-5 visa procedure, is EB-5 Regional Center Program the fastest route to a Green Card?

Too much of America is emptying out. More immigration can help

With 47 percent of all US counties losing people, legal immigration remains the only fast-acting and relatively straightforward option. There’s no good reason for places to be struggling with population decline even while tens of millions of people want to move to the US

Joe Biden to make fresh push on immigration reform, increase labour supply to lower inflation

Joe Biden’s political advisers are wary of the situation at the border as up to 14,000 migrants are expected to be crossing every day, which presents an urgent humanitarian emergency and a long-term political dilemma.

Immigration Central | How to STEM the flow into the US

Non-immigrant STEM pathways offer employment opportunities in the US for a specific period; they don't provide immediate lawful permanent residence but one can transition to PR pathways and eventually US citizenship.

Immigration central: From EB-1 to EB-5 visa, 5 employment-based visa categories to work in the US

Noncitizens who are physically present in the US have to file Form I-485 (based on a pending or approved immigrant visa petition), to become Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders).

US Visa Appointment Delay: What You Need To Know l MC Explains

US visa appointments are now open, but the wait for visas is extremely long. In fact, if you apply for a US visa today, you may only get an appointment in 2024! Why’s this happening, what can you do if you’re stuck and is there a way out if there’s an emergency? Watch this video for all the answers!

US start-up visa: Is it finally on the way, and how long will it take to be enacted?

The US is reviving attempts to attract foreign entrepreneurial talent to its shores with a start-up visa to establish new businesses and create jobs. Moneycontrol examines the proposals that are on the table.

Immigration series | EB-5 visa: What now? The dilemma of investors

The last few weeks have seen lots of action on the EB-5 front, which seems to have shaken the industry and potential EB-5 investors out of their lethargy.

‘I Have No Idea Where My Daughter Is’: Migrant Parents Are Desperate for News

A surge of arrivals on the border has put nearly 20,000 migrant children in government custody — the largest number in recent memory — creating chaos and confusion as immigration authorities scramble to care for them, contact their parents and process them for release