Us Immigration

US visa fraud case: How 10 Indians staged robberies for U-visa fraud claims

A US indictment reveals a scheme where fake robberies were staged to claim victim status and secure U visa benefits, raising fresh concerns over misuse

US asylum rates plunge to 7% under Trump, 'activist' judges replaced

US immigration courts see asylum approvals fall to 7% as deportations rise and backlog clearance accelerates under Donald Trump

H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half; US adds 46k extra visas quotas

USCIS confirms H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half. Extra visas announced, but strict deadlines apply for employers planning seasonal hiring

US green card revocation rules: What happens and who can be targeted

As the US targets Iranian elites, here's what the law says about revoking green cards, rights of holders, and grounds for cancellation

Abolish H-1B visa: US lawmakers react to Indian workers at 7-Eleven store

A viral video from Texas has reignited US debate on H-1B visas, with lawmakers calling for stricter rules and even abolition

US: 770% jump in migrant arrests with no crime; 98% deportation cases civil

Data shows a sharp rise in arrests without convictions even as most deportation cases remain tied to civil immigration violations

H-1B visa fraud 'by Indians destroying Texas', says British-American actor

Actor says he received threats after remarks on Indians and H-1B visas drew backlash online and triggered wider debate

H-1B visa delay forces Indian worker, family out of US despite job offer

A missed filing window pushed an Indian H-1B holder out of status, showing how timing and employer action can decide US stay

H-1B visa row: Indians are 'new oil, coal or gas', says immigration expert

Industry voices warn the steep H-1B fee could hit US innovation, as filings fall and Indian talent weighs options

US denaturalization: What risks Indians face from OCI loss, statelessness?

As US expands citizenship revocation, Indians risk OCI loss, statelessness, and fresh immigration hurdles

'Fraud': Indians bypass H-1B using O-1A visa route, claim MAGA supporters

Debate intensifies as O-1A visa is flagged as an alternative pathway to H-1B amid stricter US immigration rules

US birthright citizenship explained: Who is impacted & why Trump opposes it

US Supreme Court weighs Trump's move to end birthright citizenship, raising concerns for Indian families on H-1B and F-1 visas

Green card applicants to face tighter scrutiny as USCIS finds vetting gaps

Stricter checks, holds and re-screening follow USCIS review that flagged gaps in how green card and naturalisation cases were assessed

H-1B visa FY2027 cap reached: Petitioners can start filing from April 1

USCIS says FY2027 H-1B cap of 85,000 is filled; selected applicants can begin filing petitions from April 1 under revised rules

H-1B visa changes from April 1: New form, wage lottery rules & more

Filing season opens with new Form I-129 and wage-linked lottery, tightening scrutiny on job roles, wages and employer disclosure

World getting rich selling US citizenships: Trump on Birthright Citizenship

Trump's remarks come ahead of an April 1 Supreme Court hearing on his executive order restricting automatic US citizenship

US resumes asylum processing for some, but ban stays for 39 nations

The US has restarted some asylum claims after a pause, but applicants from 39 countries under Trump's travel ban remain blocked

H-1B visa wages: Is US comparing foreign workers with Americans unfairly?

Proposed rule may raise H-1B salaries by up to $14,000 as US seeks pay parity between foreign and domestic workers

ICE agents at US airports: What visa, green card holders must know

ICE officers have been deployed across US airports to manage crowds during a TSA staff shortfall, raising questions on enforcement and traveller rights

US plans up to 33% wage hike for immigrants: H-1B, EB-2 holders to be hit

Proposed US rule could raise H-1B salary floors and affect thousands of Indian workers and employers across visa categories