Us Immigration
US immigrant visa pause for 75 'high-risk' nations spares tourists, workers
The US has paused immigrant visas for 75 countries, but tourist and work visas remain unaffected, with the move targeting permanent residency applicants only
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OPT to H-1B route gets tougher: Why US is rechecking student work status
From RFEs to Form I-983 checks, OPT compliance now plays a bigger role in protecting F-1 status and future H-1B filings
 "OPT to H-1B route gets tougher: Why US is rechecking student work status")
US halts immigration visas for 75 countries: Full list and impact explained
The Trump administration cites tougher screening and public charge risks; India is not on the list
 "US halts immigration visas for 75 countries: Full list and impact explained")
US net migration turns negative in 2025 as new arrivals sharply fall
The United States recorded negative net migration in 2025 for the first time in at least half a century, driven mainly by a sharp decline in new arrivals following the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, according to a report. The Brookings Institution in a report released on Tuesday estimates net migration ranged from a loss of about 295,000 people to near zero for the year. While the administration stepped up removals, the report said the decline was largely due to fewer entries rather than deportations alone. The slowdown reflects tighter visa approvals and longer processing times affecting students and skilled professionals from countries, including India, the largest source of international students and a major contributor to the US technology workforce. The trend could weigh on hiring in sectors such as technology, healthcare and higher education, the report said. Though a high degree of policy uncertainty remains, continued negative net migration for 2026 is also
 "US net migration turns negative in 2025 as new arrivals sharply fall")
Can US citizenship of migrants be revoked? What law allows, what it doesn't
Trump's remarks on revoking citizenship revive questions over US denaturalisation law, who can be targeted, and how rare such cases remain
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US visa bulletin February 2026: No relief for Indian green card hopefuls
US visa bulletin February 2026 update shows long waits continuing for Indians across employment-based and family-sponsored green card categories
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Harvard sees 31% drop in Indian students, foreign share hits new high
Harvard recorded its highest-ever share of international students in fall 2025, but Indian enrolment dropped sharply while Chinese numbers rose.
 "Harvard sees 31% drop in Indian students, foreign share hits new high")
Green card fraud to illegal hiring: Gujarati businessman's scam explained
A federal investigation in West Virginia uncovered unlawful employment, cash payments and a sham marriage used to seek a US green card
 "Green card fraud to illegal hiring: Gujarati businessman's scam explained")
US withdraws policy restricting lending bias against immigrants: Explained
US lenders can now factor immigration status in credit decisions, but core protections remain
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100,000 US visas revoked in 2025, half linked to drunken driving arrests
Student and specialised work visas come under tougher scrutiny as revocations double in Trump's second term
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Immigration raids: After fatal ICE shooting and arrests, Minnesota on edge
Minnesota's Twin Cities are on edge as federal immigration enforcement intensifies following the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer
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H-1B visa stamping delays: What 221(g) slip means for Indian workers in US
From administrative processing to colour-coded slips, here's what happens when an H-1B visa is placed under section 221(g)
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US immigration update: H-1B, OPT, green card premium processing fees hiked
The US immigration agency cited inflation while revising premium processing fees across key visa and green card filings used by Indian professionals and students
Immigration raids: What rights migrants, US citizens have if ICE approaches
ICE is holding more than 68,400 people in detention. Here is what immigrants and US citizens should know if approached by officers
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H-1B, H-4 visa holders: Planning an emergency trip to India? Think twice
With visa appointments pushed to mid-2026, an immigration lawyer urges caution for those needing fresh US visa stamping
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'Tragedy of her own making': Vance on ICE killing of Minneapolis woman
Vice President J D Vance has blamed a federal immigration officer's fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman on a left-wing network, Democrats, the news media and the woman who was killed as protests related to her death expanded to cities across the country. The vice president, who made his critiques in a rare appearance in the White House briefing room and on social media, was the most prominent example yet of the Trump administration quickly assigning culpability for the death of 37-year-old Renee Good while the investigation is still underway. Good was shot and killed by an ICE officer while she tried to drive away on a snowy residential street as officers were carrying out an operation related to the administration's immigration crackdown. Vance said at the White House that he wasn't worried about prejudging the investigation into Good's killing, saying of the videos he'd seen of the Wednesday incident, What you see is what you get in this case. Vance said he was certain that Goo
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US immigration officers shoot, injure 2 people in Portland: Authorities
Federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon, authorities said. The FBI's Portland office said it was investigating an agent involved shooting that happened around 2.15 pm on Thursday involving Customs and Border Patrol Agents in which 2 individuals were wounded. The Portland Police Bureau said its officers responded and found a man and woman with apparent gunshot wounds. They were transported to a hospital and their conditions are unknown, the bureau said in a statement. The Department of Homeland Security's agencies include Customs and Border Protection and the US Border Patrol. The shooting comes a day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a woman in Minnesota. Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney said during a Portland city council meeting that Thursday's shooting took place in the eastern part of the city and that two Portlanders were wounded. As far as we know both of these individuals are still alive and we ar
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US adds Venezuela, 24 other countries to $15,000 visa bond requirement
Visitors from 25 newly added countries may need to post bonds of up to $15,000 for B1/B2 visas under a Trump-era pilot scheme
US Embassy warns Indian students of breaking laws, says visa is a privilege
Last year, the US Embassy also cautioned citizens against remaining in America beyond their authorised stay, saying violators risk deportation and a lifelong entry ban
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US O-1 visa: How digital creators qualify for America's 'genius visa'
From online reach to earnings data, immigration lawyers say the creator economy is reshaping how the O-1 visa is assessed