Page 13 - Us Immigration Policy

Court allows to block Venezuelan immigrants from being sent to Guantanamo

A federal court on Sunday blocked the Trump administration from sending three Venezuelan immigrants held in New Mexico to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba as part of the president's immigration crackdown. In a legal filing earlier in the day, lawyers for the men said the detainees "fit the profile of those the administration has prioritized for detention in Guantanamo, i.e. Venezuelan men detained in the El Paso area with (false) charges of connections with the Tren de Aragua gang." It asked a US District Court in New Mexico for a temporary restraining order blocking their transfer, adding that the mere uncertainty the government has created surrounding the availability of legal process and counsel access is sufficient to authorize the modest injunction. During a brief hearing, Judge Kenneth J Gonzales granted the temporary order, which was opposed by the government, said Jessica Vosburgh, an attorney for the three men. "It's short term. This will get revisited and further fleshed

US deported 15,756 illegal immigrants in 15 years: What data reveals

According to data shared by Jaishankar, the highest number of deportations occurred in 2019, when 2,042 Indians were sent back

Illegal Indian immigrants in US: Any escape from deportation under Trump?

"There are not many legal pathways for those on illegal status, especially the ones with criminal records", say experts

18,000 Indians identified as illegal immigrants in US; 205 deported so far

Trump introduced military deportation flights last week under his emergency declaration on immigration

What Trump's immigration crackdown means for Indian, other foreign students

US government data shows that from 2008 to 2018, 84% of student visa holders who stayed in the US transitioned to H-1B visas, which require employer sponsorship

US immigration: What changed in 10 days since Trump's inauguration-decoded

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported an average of 710 immigration arrests daily

Trump visa crackdown: Why Indian students with part-time jobs are afraid

International students on F-1 visas are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week only on campus

US halts sanctions on Colombia after it agrees to 'all terms' of Trump

Trump had imposed a 25 per cent import tariff on Colombia after the country refused to accept two deportation flights from the United States seeking 'dignified treatment' of its nationals

We should welcome more immigrants: Former US NSA Bolton on H-1B visa scheme

He further emphasised that the H-1B visa programme has a positive impact for the US and suggested a need for a 'political will' to allow more legal immigration

Donald Trump promises harsh immigration limits in inauguration eve speech

Trump repeated his campaign pledge to launch the largest deportation effort in US history, which would remove millions of immigrants

H-1B visa cap removal: What Krishnan's White House role means for Indians

Krishnan, known for his advocacy for merit-based immigration reform, is expected to play a vital role in shaping the future of technology in the U.S.

Trump's deportation plans spark debate over immigration enforcement

The immigration officers sat in their vehicles before dawn near a two-storey building. A New York subway line rumbled overhead, then an officer's voice crackled over the radio. After watching for about two hours, he said, I think that's Tango, using a term for target. Gray hoodie. Backpack. Walking quickly. The immigration officers surrounded and handcuffed a 23-year-old man from Ecuador who had been convicted of sexually assaulting a minor. Kenneth Genalo, head of Enforcement and Removal Operations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement in New York, said a popular misconception is that officers can sweep into a community and pick up a wide swath of people who are in the United States illegally and send them to their home countries. It's called targeted enforcement, Genalo said. We don't grab people and then take them to JFK and put them on a plane." With Donald Trump returning to the White House, there is intense interest in how the Republican will carry out his immigration agen

New H-1B visa rule: Entrepreneurs can get visa sponsored by their own firm

"This change is promising for the growing number of Indian startups and innovators looking to access the US market," said Varun Singh, Managing Director at XIPHIAS Immigration

US visa wait time to get shorter for Indians with new rescheduling rules

Starting January 1, 2025, you can still schedule your first nonimmigrant visa appointment at the location of your choice

H-1B visa revamped from Jan 17: Key changes employers, applicants must know

American businesses rely on the H-1B visa programme for the recruitment of highly-skilled talent

US immigration: 18,000 undocumented Indians among 1.5 mn facing deportation

However, India is far from the top of the list of undocumented immigrants in the United States

H-1B, L-1 visa spouses: US to renew work permits automatically from January

This change is expected to benefit many, particularly Indians, who represent a large portion of these visa categories

US January 2025 visa bulletin: Slight progress for Indians in EB-2, F1, F3

The US January 2025 Visa Bulletin shows minor progress in few employment and family-based visa categories

End of birthright US citizenship: What it would mean for lakhs of Indians

Trump and his supporters have argued that the system is being abused and that there should be tougher standards for becoming an American citizen

US immigration reform: Senators propose raising family visa cap to 15%

Indian nationals stand to gain from the proposed changes, as the current visa cap disproportionately affects countries with high demand