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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
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Judge orders Trump admin to allow court challenges for Venezuelan migrants
A federal judge ruled Monday that the Trump administration must give legal due process to Venezuelan migrants flown to a notorious prison in El Salvador, either by providing court hearings or returning them to the US. US District Judge James Boasberg ordered the government to come up with a plan within two weeks for the men, who have since been returned to Venezuela in a prisoner swap. Plaintiffs should not have been removed in the manner that they were, with virtually no notice and no opportunity to contest the bases of their removal, in clear contravention of their due-process rights, Boasberg wrote. It's the latest development in a case that's been a legal flashpoint in the administration's sweeping crackdown on immigration. It started in March, after Trump invoked an 18th-century wartime law to send Venezuelan migrants accused of being gang members to a mega-prison known as the Terrorism Confinement Center, or CECOT. Two planeloads of men were flown to the prison, despite a ver
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H-1B visa chaos: Google, Apple warn staff against travel, urge caution
Google, Apple, Microsoft and ServiceNow caution visa-holding staff after new social media screening slows US embassy processing
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US visa delays up to 10 months: Woes of stranded H-1B holders explained
Indian professionals returning home for visa renewals face months-long delays as expanded US social media checks disrupt consular processing
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Google warns staff with US visa to avoid int'l travel amid embassy delays
Some US embassies and consulates face visa appointment delays of up to 12 months, the memo said, warning that international travel will 'risk an extended stay outside the US'
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US visa delays persist: Tourist, business visa wait up to 10 months
Parliament data shows long queues for US tourist visas, while student visa applicants face much shorter waiting periods
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US citizenship at risk? Trump plans review of 200 immigrant cases monthly
Internal USCIS guidance on denaturalisation targets sparks Democratic backlash and legal concerns
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Trump's year-end speech: US invaded by 25 mn immigrants, Biden made a mess
From border control claims to visa curbs and travel bans, Trump laid out his immigration record and agenda in a televised address
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Green card lottery suspended as Trump orders USCIS to pause DV scheme
The US diversity visa lottery has been paused after Homeland Security cited security concerns and ordered USCIS to stop processing applications
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Trump Gold Card: $1 million won't speed up green cards for Indians
Trump's $1 million Gold Card promises fast US residency, but lawyers say Indians still face EB-1 and EB-2 backlogs, with no real advantage
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US Visa Bulletin January: Green card queue shortens for Indian EB-1, EB-5
Family-sponsored green cards remain largely unchanged, while employment-based categories see modest forward movement for Indians
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Immigration officers, not visa, decide legal US stay for Indian visitors
The US Embassy in India says the length of stay is fixed by a border officer on arrival and recorded on the I-94 form
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H-1B visa delays: Losing your job could block US entry, trigger $100k fee
Expanded US social media checks have pushed H-1B interviews into 2026, leaving Indian professionals abroad facing job and travel risks
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US visa interviews: Why applicants get 221(g) slips and what they mean
Reddit users share consulate experiences as expanded US visa checks trigger administrative processing for H-1B and H-4 applicants in India
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US B1/B2 visa approved in 3 minutes after rejection: Reddit user shares how
A Reddit user recounts how changes in profile and preparation helped him secure a US tourist visa in Delhi after an earlier rejection.
US warns Indians on birth tourism: Will pregnant women be denied visa?
US Embassy says travel to give birth for citizenship will lead to visa refusal, but lawyers say pregnancy alone is not a bar
Your YouTube comment or blog can lead to US visa rejection: What to know
US visa rejection: From YouTube comments to LinkedIn profiles, consular officers will now scrutinise applicants' online presence before approving US visas
Green card holders alert: USCIS ends reuse of old, self-submitted photos
The updated guidance by USCIS tightens timelines for reusing biometric photos and ends acceptance of self-submitted images for immigration identity documents
H-1B, H4 visa vetting begins today: What to do if your interview is delayed
New US rules requiring public social media profiles have led to cancelled December interviews, leaving many H-1B visa holders waiting until March 2026
19 US states sue Trump over $100,000 H-1B fee: Why immigrants matter
US states warn the steep fee could choke healthcare, education and other essential services that rely heavily on H-1B professionals