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'If you break the law…': US embassy toughens tone amid H-1B backlog
Advisory issued as visa backlogs and immigration scrutiny intensify
 "'If you break the law…': US embassy toughens tone amid H-1B backlog")
27% immigrants avoid travel in and outside US to reduce risk: Survey
From undocumented migrants to H-1B holders and citizens, many immigrants say fear of scrutiny is quietly reshaping travel plans
 "27% immigrants avoid travel in and outside US to reduce risk: Survey")
US Visa Bulletin January 2026: What changes for Indian green card queues
January's bulletin advances key employment-based dates for India, while family-sponsored categories remain unchanged
 "US Visa Bulletin January 2026: What changes for Indian green card queues")
US immigration rules for 2026: New visa bans, tougher H-1B and higher costs
US immigration rules for 2026: From January visa suspensions to a reworked H-1B lottery, 2026 brings tighter US immigration rules for travellers, students and workers
Now, US govt can share immigrants' personal details, Medicaid data with ICE
A federal court has cleared limited data-sharing with ICE while protecting immigrants' medical information
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From green cards to US visa bans: What Trump's return changed in 2025
Travel bans, tighter vetting, H-1B changes and student visa revocations marked a year of sharp shifts for Indians under Trump's second term
 "From green cards to US visa bans: What Trump's return changed in 2025")
US visitor visa to green card: What marriage does and doesn't allow
Marriage on a US visitor visa is legal, but lawyers warn that timing and intent can decide whether a green card follows or a case collapses
 "US visitor visa to green card: What marriage does and doesn't allow")
US politicians use 'fraudulent programs' to bring in immigrants, says Musk
Musk's remarks on X revive political tensions as Trump's campaign rhetoric and H-1B visa changes bring immigration back into focus
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1.86 million immigrants left US in 2025? Why official data may mislead
Economists say falling survey participation among immigrants may be distorting official US immigration figures
 "1.86 million immigrants left US in 2025? Why official data may mislead")
H-1B visa versus O-1: Why new wage-based selection could face legal test
Immigration attorney says Congress never intended the H-1B visa to favour higher-paid workers, raising questions over the new system's legality
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US revokes visas over decade-old cases: Immigration attorneys explain why
Immigration lawyers say visas are being cancelled without new charges, even for applicants who disclosed old DUI cases years ago
Trump wins court backing for $100,000 H-1B fee: Why Indians lose out
A federal judge has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with a steep H-1B visa fee as challenges continue, raising costs for firms and Indian professionals
 "Trump wins court backing for $100,000 H-1B fee: Why Indians lose out")
Indian truckers sue California govt over licence cancellations: Key details
The lawsuit challenges the cancellation of over 20,000 commercial driving licences issued to immigrant truck drivers in California, alleging discrimination and a lack of due process
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US border agents arrest 30 Indian nationals for driving trucks illegally
Arrests made during multi-agency checks on commercial truck drivers
H-1B reset: Students and entry-level talent may be the hardest hit
The US has replaced random H-1B selection with a wage-weighted lottery and a new $100,000 fee for applications, raising uncertainty for students and junior hires, experts say
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US ends H-1B visa lottery: What the new skill-and-wage system means for Indians | Immigration
The United States has scrapped the H-1B visa lottery and replaced it with a skill- and wage-based selection system.
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Trump's top adviser says children of immigrants a 'problem' for US
These comments come as the US administration is asking the Supreme Court to back Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship
 "Trump's top adviser says children of immigrants a 'problem' for US")
US removes H-1B visa lottery selection: How will it impact Indian workers?
Under the new system, visas will be allocated based on skill levels and offered wages rather than through random selection
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H-1B, H-4 visa delays: How applicants can request expedited interviews
As the US expands social media vetting to H-1B and H-4 visas, many applicants are stuck in India. An expedited interview may still be possible
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Take $3,000 and go home: US tells undocumented migrants to self-deport
The Trump administration says the scheme will cut enforcement costs and speed up removals, with travel arranged through the CBP Home app