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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
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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a fresh medical form every time they apply, as old forms will no longer be valid if a previous application is denied or withdrawn
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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"
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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
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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
 "Indian Green Card wait time sees minor shift in July 2025 US Visa Bulletin")
Fake images and conspiracy theories swirl around Los Angeles protests
Disinformation spreading on social media platforms has stoked an already tense situation
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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
 "US resumes Harvard visa: 'Your dreams matter,' say consultants to Indians")
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
 "Living illegally in US? Indians offered $1,000 to leave voluntarily")
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
 "US international student count hits 1.58 million in 2024, 27% from India")
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
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Immigration authorities conduct raids across LA amid crowds of protesters
Federal immigration authorities carried out enforcement activities at businesses across Los Angeles on Friday, prompting clashes outside at least one location as authorities threw flash bangs to try to disperse a crowd that had gathered in protest. Immigration advocates confirmed at least 45 people were arrested without warrants across seven locations, including two Home Depots, a store in the fashion district and a doughnut shop, said Angelica Salas, executive director for the Coalition of Humane Immigrant Rights, or CHIRLA, at an afternoon press conference denouncing the activity. Federal immigration authorities have been ramping up arrests across the country to fulfil President Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations. Todd Lyons, the head of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, defended his tactics earlier this week against criticism that authorities are being too heavy-handed. He has said ICE is averaging about 1,600 arrests per day and that the agency has arrested ...
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Speed immigration records checks, find visa overstayers: US to USCIS, ICE
US orders USCIS and ICE to speed up visa checks and identify overstayers after an Egyptian national accused of a hate crime was found to have stayed illegally
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Could social media silence cost you a US student visa? Experts weigh in
The US has begun scrutinising visa applicants' social media activity more closely. Lawyers say even having no posts or private accounts could raise suspicion
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Green card holder? You still may be banned from buying property in the US
Several US states are moving to restrict land purchases by green card holders and foreigners near military and critical sites, citing security concerns and foreign influence
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Trump's $5 million 'Gold Card' may succeed in India, but faces legal test
Trump's $5 million 'Gold Card' visa may attract wealthy Indians, but legal experts say replacing the EB-5 programme would need approval from Congress
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No FB, Insta, X account? You may be denied US visa under Trump regime
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly ordered stricter social media scrutiny for foreign visa applicants. Those without a public online profile may now be denied entry
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Your US visa won't be issued until all security checks are complete: USCIS
The United States has stepped up security screenings for all visa applicants, with the USCIS warning that no visas will be issued until every background check is cleared
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Marriage fraud for green card: Indian man's plot caught by US agencies
An Indian man's plot to secure a US Green Card through a sham marriage has been exposed. He now faces prison time, fines, and possible deportation
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US visa delays stretch to 14 months for visitors: Chennai, Mumbai worst hit
In Chennai, appointments for US visitor visas, known as B1 and B2, are now booked 14 months ahead, while in Mumbai, the average wait is around 9.5 months
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