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Rs 43 lakh for green card: How fake EB-1A claims are trapping Indians

The EB-1A is a first-preference, employment-based immigrant visa. It is open to people who meet strict eligibility criteria in their field of expertise

Trump's $5 mn Gold Card visa gets over 68,000 global sign-ups in 5 days

Over 68,000 people have registered for Donald Trump's new $5 million 'Gold Card' visa, pitched as a premium path to US residency-though legal experts warn it lacks legislative backing

Target New York, Chicago, LA where millions of migrants live: Trump to ICE

US President Donald Trump has ordered the largest mass deportation in American history, targeting cities like New York and Los Angeles, triggering nationwide protests and legal challenges

Won't tolerate illegal immigration: US to ban Indian officials involved

The US has imposed visa bans on Indian travel agency heads and foreign officials accused of aiding illegal immigration, warning of wider entry restrictions and penalties

Marrying for a green card? US crackdown could lead to deportation

US immigration authorities are cracking down on marriage-based green card fraud, with denials increasingly leading to deportation proceedings for out-of-status applicants

Amazon, Google, Tesla among top 25 OPT hirers in US; Indians lead STEM list

OPT approvals rose 21% in 2024 with Amazon topping the list of employers; Indian students led STEM OPT participation as tech giants expanded hiring

Trump admin transfers immigrant Medicaid data, may aid deportation efforts

The dataset includes enrollee information from California, Illinois, Washington State, and Washington, DC - all of which offer Medicaid benefits to non-citizens using state funds

Get F-1 visa in 40 seconds? What Indian students did right at interview

Two Indian students share how they got their US student visas approved despite rejections around them, offering key tips and common mistakes to avoid at interviews

Immigrant crackdown hurting farms and hotels, Trump says changes coming

Trump says immigration order is coming soon after US farmers and hotel owners warn of labour shortages caused by mass deportations of undocumented workers

F-1 to EB-5 visa: How rich Indian students in US seek easier green card

Indian families are rushing to file EB-5 investor visa petitions as the US tightens student and work visa rules and a proposed $5 million 'Gold Card' looms

US green card rule change: New medical form needed each time you apply

US green card applicants must now submit a fresh medical form every time they apply, as old forms will no longer be valid if a previous application is denied or withdrawn

US DOJ urges federal court not to limit Trump's use of troops in LA

Justice Department lawyers argued that a bid by California to limit the troops to guarding federal property and personnel is illegal and called it "a crass political stunt"

US visas abuse won't be tolerated: US warns Indian students, tourists

US warns Indians against visa misuse after video of student in handcuffs at Newark goes viral, amid Trump's broader immigration crackdown and campus protest arrests

Indian Green Card wait time sees minor shift in July 2025 US Visa Bulletin

EB-3 green card dates for India advance slightly in July 2025 visa bulletin, while family-sponsored categories see more movement across multiple preference groups

Fake images and conspiracy theories swirl around Los Angeles protests

Disinformation spreading on social media platforms has stoked an already tense situation

US resumes Harvard visa: 'Your dreams matter,' say consultants to Indians

After a Boston court blocked Trump's ban, the US has resumed visa issuance for international students at Harvard University

Living illegally in US? Indians offered $1,000 to leave voluntarily

Undocumented Indians in the US can now register via the CBP Home App to leave voluntarily and receive a $1,000 stipend, travel help, and fewer chances of being detained

US honoured to host foreign students: Trump softens F-1, J-1 visa stance

Trump calls it an "honour" to host foreign students, signalling a shift from past crackdowns that saw visa bans, entry blocks and falling Indian student numbers

US international student count hits 1.58 million in 2024, 27% from India

India remained the largest source of international students in the US in 2024, sending 420,000 students and accounting for 27% of the total 1.58 million

Democratic states strengthen laws to counter Trump's immigration crackdown

As President Donald Trump's administration targets states and local governments for not cooperating with federal immigration authorities, lawmakers in some Democratic-led states are intensifying their resistance by strengthening state laws restricting such cooperation. In California alone, more than a dozen pro-immigrant bills passed either the Assembly or Senate this week, including one prohibiting schools from allowing federal immigration officials into nonpublic areas without a judicial warrant. Other state measures have sought to protect immigrants in housing, employment and police encounters, even as Trump's administration has ramped up arrests as part of his plan for mass deportations. In Connecticut, legislation pending before Democratic Gov Ned Lamont would expand a law that already limits when law enforcement officers can cooperate with federal requests to detain immigrants. Among other things, it would let any aggrieved person sue municipalities for alleged violations of t