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US: 770% jump in migrant arrests with no crime; 98% deportation cases civil

Data shows a sharp rise in arrests without convictions even as most deportation cases remain tied to civil immigration violations

H-1B visa fraud 'by Indians destroying Texas', says British-American actor

Actor says he received threats after remarks on Indians and H-1B visas drew backlash online and triggered wider debate

H-1B visa delay forces Indian worker, family out of US despite job offer

A missed filing window pushed an Indian H-1B holder out of status, showing how timing and employer action can decide US stay

H-1B visa row: Indians are 'new oil, coal or gas', says immigration expert

Industry voices warn the steep H-1B fee could hit US innovation, as filings fall and Indian talent weighs options

US denaturalization: What risks Indians face from OCI loss, statelessness?

As US expands citizenship revocation, Indians risk OCI loss, statelessness, and fresh immigration hurdles

US birthright citizenship explained: Who is impacted & why Trump opposes it

US Supreme Court weighs Trump's move to end birthright citizenship, raising concerns for Indian families on H-1B and F-1 visas

Green card applicants to face tighter scrutiny as USCIS finds vetting gaps

Stricter checks, holds and re-screening follow USCIS review that flagged gaps in how green card and naturalisation cases were assessed

H-1B visa FY2027 cap reached: Petitioners can start filing from April 1

USCIS says FY2027 H-1B cap of 85,000 is filled; selected applicants can begin filing petitions from April 1 under revised rules

H-1B visa changes from April 1: New form, wage lottery rules & more

Filing season opens with new Form I-129 and wage-linked lottery, tightening scrutiny on job roles, wages and employer disclosure

World getting rich selling US citizenships: Trump on Birthright Citizenship

Trump's remarks come ahead of an April 1 Supreme Court hearing on his executive order restricting automatic US citizenship

US resumes asylum processing for some, but ban stays for 39 nations

The US has restarted some asylum claims after a pause, but applicants from 39 countries under Trump's travel ban remain blocked

H-1B visa wages: Is US comparing foreign workers with Americans unfairly?

Proposed rule may raise H-1B salaries by up to $14,000 as US seeks pay parity between foreign and domestic workers

ICE agents at US airports: What visa, green card holders must know

ICE officers have been deployed across US airports to manage crowds during a TSA staff shortfall, raising questions on enforcement and traveller rights

US plans up to 33% wage hike for immigrants: H-1B, EB-2 holders to be hit

Proposed US rule could raise H-1B salary floors and affect thousands of Indian workers and employers across visa categories

H-1B visa holders stranded in India: No one seems concerned, say experts

Thousands of H-1B visa holders remain stranded in India as interview slots dry up and delays push appointments into 2027

US took $1 billion in fees for unprocessed visa, immigration cases: Report

Report says US collected over $1 billion in immigration fees while halting or delaying processing for many applicants across multiple visa categories

US hits H-2B visa cap for FY2026 second half, 46,226 extra slots open now

USCIS confirms cap reached for H-2B visas; additional allocations announced for seasonal jobs with filings starting March 25

Minnesota sues Trump admin over shootings, Alex Pretti, Renee Good killings

Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration on Tuesday for access to evidence they say they need to independently investigate three shootings by federal officers, including the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The lawsuit claims that the federal government reneged on its promise to cooperate with state investigations after the surge of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis, and are seeking a court order demanding that the Trump administration comply. "We are prepared to fight for transparency and accountability that the federal government is desperate to avoid," Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty told reporters. The administration sent thousands of officers to the Minneapolis and St. Paul area for the immigration crackdown as part of President Donald Trump's national deportation campaign. The Department of Homeland Security considered its largest immigration enforcement operation ever a success but was staunchly criticised by Minnesota's leaders and raised questio

No H-1B visa slots available; US 'playing games' on vetting, says expert

Indian H-1B visa holders face long waits for stamping as US consulates show no available slots for 2026, with some appointments now pushed into 2027

US visa approvals fall 11% in 2025; India, China among hardest hit

US issued 0.25 million fewer visas in Jan-Aug 2025, with India among the hardest hit as policy changes reshaped immigration flows