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New US immigration ID rule: F-1 visa holders fear scrutiny in daily life
Now, all non-citizens, including students and temporary visa holders-have to carry proof of legal status at all times
 "New US immigration ID rule: F-1 visa holders fear scrutiny in daily life")
Married a US citizen or green card holder? Be ready for tough fraud checks
"Getting married just to receive immigration benefits is a crime and can lead to deportation, arrest and substantial fines," USCIS said
 "Married a US citizen or green card holder? Be ready for tough fraud checks")
US Visa Bulletin May 2025: EB-5 green card for Indians delayed 6 months
US Visa Bulletin May 2025: The final action date for Indian applicants in the unreserved EB-5 category has moved back to May 1, 2019
 "US Visa Bulletin May 2025: EB-5 green card for Indians delayed 6 months")
OPT removal, visa scrutiny by US: Why Indian student enrolment fell 28%
There has also been a rise in anxiety over visa enforcement among students
 "OPT removal, visa scrutiny by US: Why Indian student enrolment fell 28%")
In US illegally for 30+ days? Register today or risk jail, $998 daily fine
US President Trump and I have a clear message for those in our country illegally: leave now, said Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security
 "In US illegally for 30+ days? Register today or risk jail, $998 daily fine")
Private airlines, AI, and 'Prime-style' speed: ICE's mass deportation plan
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons proposes modeling deportations after Amazon's delivery system, organizing squads of trucks for efficient removals
 "Private airlines, AI, and 'Prime-style' speed: ICE's mass deportation plan")
F-1 visa expired? You can stay in US if student record is still active
A student's biggest risk isn't overstaying in the US-it's trying to leave and return
Federal judge allows Trump to proceed with immigrant registry rule
Judge Trevor N. McFadden of the US District Court for the District of Columbia found plaintiffs had failed to establish likelihood of standing to challenge the registry rule
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US to lose $313 billion in tax if immigrants stop filing taxes: Decoded
Not just immigrants-experts are warning it could carry a steep cost for government revenue as well
 "US to lose $313 billion in tax if immigrants stop filing taxes: Decoded")
Your US visa, green card at risk? USCIS will scan Facebook, Insta, X posts
According to USCIS, posts supporting organisations like Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthi movement will be treated as grounds for denying visas or residency
 "Your US visa, green card at risk? USCIS will scan Facebook, Insta, X posts")
L1 visa may work if you miss H-1B - here's who qualifies and who doesn't
You must meet three core conditions for the L1 route to work
 "L1 visa may work if you miss H-1B - here's who qualifies and who doesn't")
US shuts immigration help desk in big setback for H-1B, green card hopefuls
Immigration lawyers say the closure will affect H-1B visa holders, F-1 international students, and green card applicants
US to end legal stay of 900k migrants; Rs 85,500 daily fine for overstaying
Do not attempt to remain in the United States - the federal government will find you. Please depart the United States immediately, says US Department of Homeland Security
 "US to end legal stay of 900k migrants; Rs 85,500 daily fine for overstaying")
F-1 visa revoked: How foreign students can deal with Trump-era rules
Students on F-1 visas, used for full-time academic study, have traditionally been allowed to stay in the country and finish their education, even if their entry visa was revoked
 "F-1 visa revoked: How foreign students can deal with Trump-era rules")
$998 per day: US targets immigrants who ignore deportation orders
US has also warned that property could be seized if the fines are not paid
Trump admin to check for antisemitism before granting immigration benefits
US President Donald Trump's administration will immediately start considering antisemitic activity on social media and physical harassment of Jewish people as grounds for denying immigration benefits, according to a federal agency announcement on Wednesday. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services will begin screening the social media activity of immigrants that request benefits, including those who apply for lawful permanent resident status, foreign students and people affiliated with educational institutions linked to antisemitic activity. The guidance takes effect immediately, according to the release. The announcement followed a notice last month about a Department of Homeland Security proposal to collect social media handles from people applying for benefits such as green cards or citizenship, to comply with an executive order from Trump. The public and federal agencies had until May 5 to provide feedback. The proposal notice raised alarms from immigration and free speech ..
 "Trump admin to check for antisemitism before granting immigration benefits")
US immigration quietly revoking student visas from Harvard to Stanford
The recent cancellations often discovered by schools only after federal immigration records are updated have affected both students and recent graduates
 "US immigration quietly revoking student visas from Harvard to Stanford")
Trump tariffs to impact Indian in US, Canada, UK, China, Australia: Decoded
Tariffs raise prices of everyday goods, which affects not only Americans but also international students and immigrants
 "Trump tariffs to impact Indian in US, Canada, UK, China, Australia: Decoded")
H-1B visa not end of road: Indian workers can try these 9 other US visas
Applicants can consider options like the L-1 intracompany transfer visa, O-1 visa for individuals with extraordinary ability
"If you lie on your visa application, we'll find out": USCIS to immigrants
Under US immigration law, misrepresentation on applications can result in a person being found inadmissible
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