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Trump admin ordered to restore legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children

A federal judge in California on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to tens of thousands of migrant children who are in the United States without a parent or guardian. The Republican administration on March 21 terminated a contract with the Acacia Centre for Justice, which provides legal services for unaccompanied migrant children under 18 through a network of legal aid groups that subcontract with the center. Eleven subcontractor groups sued, saying that 26,000 children were at risk of losing their attorneys; Acacia is not a plaintiff. Those groups argued that the government has an obligation under a 2008 anti-trafficking law to provide vulnerable children with legal counsel. US District Judge Araceli Martnez-Olgun of San Francisco granted a temporary restraining order late Tuesday. She wrote that advocates raised legitimate questions about whether the administration violated the 2008 law, warranting a return to the status quo while the case .

300+ F1 student visas revoked; more may follow: US on immigration crackdown

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the number of revoked visas may already have crossed 300

US hits H-2B visa regular cap for FY25 second half, extra spots still open

The H-2B programme allows US employers to bring in foreign workers for temporary non-agricultural jobs, such as hospitality, construction, and landscaping

Indian H-1B visa holders face worst delays in US green cards: Decoded

Imagine running a marathon, only to be told there's another 26 miles-just because of where you were born. That's the reality for thousands of skilled Indian professionals, say experts

US cancels 2,000 Indian visa appointments, warns of zero fraud tolerance

The move is part of a broader effort to tackle fraud in the visa application process

F-1 visa or nightmare? Why foreign students fear US study dream under Trump

From sudden policy shifts to rising visa rejections, the experience of studying in the US no longer feels as predictable as it once did

Trump halts green cards for some: What it means for Indians waiting in line

The pause could affect a growing number of Indian nationals

Green card for spouse in 2025? 'Almost impossible,' say immigration experts

Family-based immigration in US is likely to be hit the hardest under Trump administration

1,000 Trump gold cards sold in a day, each worth $5 million: US officials

Trump said that if one million gold cards are sold, the programme could generate $5 trillion for the US government

India on Trump's deportation warning: Students must obey local US laws

Govt said visa and immigration decisions were the responsibility of each country

H-1B visa deadline today: From Amazon to Tesla, top firms hiring immigrants

The H-1B visa, used by US employers to hire foreign nationals in specialised fields, is especially popular among Indian IT professionals

UK, Germany warn travellers to US: Follow rules or risk jail, deportation

British travellers that they could face arrest or detention if they do not comply with US entry rules, UK warned

Tip off H-1B, EB-5, other immigrant visa frauds, US govt tells Americans

Protecting the integrity of the immigration process is our priority, said USCIS

Trump scraps US education dept: Immigrant kids, STEM, research to be hit

This will not only impact the students themselves but also US industries that rely on skilled workers, says Scott Cooper, a US-based immigration attorney

US visa checks don't end at approval: What Indian travellers must know

Visa holders are continuously monitored to ensure they comply with all US laws and immigration rules

F-1 visa: How students with valid visas can avoid deportation under Trump

In recent months, immigration raids in the US have created terror among students

US to undocumented immigrants: Leave now or pay up to $700 per day

The self-deport app is part of the Trump administration's broader immigration enforcement strategy

Indian H-1B, F-1 visa, green card holders mustn't leave US for now: Decoded

Attorneys say travellers are facing delays in visa stamping, tighter security checks, and even detention at US airports

US Green Card holders: Don't sign documents under pressure, experts warn

The credible reports of rough treatment of green card holders and others with valid US visas should give pause to anyone travelling to or from the US, say attorneys

Immigrants fuel US city growth; Miami, Illinois top destinations: Report

The New York metro area, the largest in the US with 19.9 million people, gained more residents than any other metropolitan area last year