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H-1B visas row: Indian IT firms less dependent on immigrants, shows data
With US officials calling the H-1B programme a "scam", former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai said Indian IT firms now rely less on the visa, with American tech giants among the top applicants
 "H-1B visas row: Indian IT firms less dependent on immigrants, shows data")
Green card holders: US revives neighbourhood checks for citizenship seekers
USCIS officers may once again interview neighbours and co-workers to assess immigrants' moral character before granting citizenship
 "Green card holders: US revives neighbourhood checks for citizenship seekers")
No H-1B visa or OPT? 78% Indians will give up plans to study in the US
Business Standard poll finds 78% of Indians would skip US studies if OPT and H-1B vanish, as Trump's visa overhaul sparks fresh doubts
 "No H-1B visa or OPT? 78% Indians will give up plans to study in the US")
US H-1B visa a 'scam', mostly Indians make money off system: Florida guv
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has branded the H-1B visa a "total scam", claiming it costs Americans their jobs
 "US H-1B visa a 'scam', mostly Indians make money off system: Florida guv")
US green card and visa rules: Immigration benefits for pro-Americans only
US tightens citizenship rules: USCIS to weigh anti-American activity, social media posts and 'good moral character' in visa, green card, and naturalisation cases
 "US green card and visa rules: Immigration benefits for pro-Americans only")
US immigration visa fee hike: Costs rise by up to 600% in some categories
New US immigration fees are in effect for asylum, parole, TPS and SIJ cases under H.R. 1. Most Indians on work and study visas remain unaffected
 "US immigration visa fee hike: Costs rise by up to 600% in some categories")
Got a US Visa rejection? Here's how to tell if it is temporary or final
A US visa rejection can mean two things - 221(g) or 214(b). Here's what each category under the Immigration and Nationality Act means for Indian applicants
 "Got a US Visa rejection? Here's how to tell if it is temporary or final")
US truck driver visa pause just start of wider work visa scrutiny: Decoded
US halts worker visas for truck drivers after fatal crash, sparking concern for Indian drivers as wider visa scrutiny looms
 "US truck driver visa pause just start of wider work visa scrutiny: Decoded")
US illegal immigrants hit 14 mn in 2023, India among top source nations
US illegal immigrants: Pew Research says 14 million live in US illegally, with India among key source countries
 "US illegal immigrants hit 14 mn in 2023, India among top source nations")
55 million US visa holders under review, risk revocation or deportation
The US is reviewing 55 million visa records for possible revocation as Secretary of State Marco Rubio suspends truck driver visas citing safety concerns
 "55 million US visa holders under review, risk revocation or deportation")
Lying about US citizenship means lifetime ban, USCIS warns immigrants
Immigrants who falsely claim US citizenship risk a permanent ban under new USCIS guidance
 "Lying about US citizenship means lifetime ban, USCIS warns immigrants")
'H-1B visa holders should be targeted in layoffs': US employee explains why
An online post urging layoffs to target H-1B visa holders first has sparked debate
 "'H-1B visa holders should be targeted in layoffs': US employee explains why")
US Green Card: Sponsors responsible for their spouse's finances for years
Sponsoring a spouse for a US Green Card means signing an Affidavit of Support, a binding pledge that can hold sponsors and even family members financially responsible for years
 "US Green Card: Sponsors responsible for their spouse's finances for years")
Green card, visa seekers risk rejection under 'anti-Americanism' test
Anti-Americanism US Visa Rejection: Immigrants seeking green cards or other benefits in the US will now be screened for "anti-Americanism," a vague term critics say gives officers sweeping discretion
 "Green card, visa seekers risk rejection under 'anti-Americanism' test")
No hoax: US now requires some tourists to pay up to $15,000 visa bond
Visitors to the US on B-1 and B-2 visas may now be asked to pay bonds of up to $15,000, a pilot programme to curb overstays that has sparked scam fears
 "No hoax: US now requires some tourists to pay up to $15,000 visa bond")
US warns Indians: I-94 date, not visa expiry, decides your legal stay
The US Embassy has reminded Indians that overstaying visas can lead to revocation, deportation and a 10-year ban, with 1,703 deported this year
45% H-1B Indians in US will return if forced, 24% fear pay cuts in India
Indian poll finds 45% on H-1B would return home if forced to leave US, as new rule changes and rising deportation risks unsettle professionals
 "45% H-1B Indians in US will return if forced, 24% fear pay cuts in India")
US immigrant population falls by 2.2 million as Trump fuels fear: Decoded
Fall of US Immigrant: Immigrant population in the US may have fallen by 2.2 million in six months, as Trump's second-term crackdown fuels fear, deportations and visa revocations
 "US immigrant population falls by 2.2 million as Trump fuels fear: Decoded")
H-1B visa revamp may leave fresh graduates with no shot at US jobs: Decoded
US plans wage-based H-1B visa selection, a shift that could hurt fresh graduates and favour higher-paying tech roles
Visa fraud, sex trafficking: 5 Indian-Americans abuse US immigration system
US Visa fraud, sex trafficking: Five Indian-Americans in Nebraska charged over sex trafficking, fake visas, drug deals and laundering $565k, say US federal prosecutors
 "Visa fraud, sex trafficking: 5 Indian-Americans abuse US immigration system")