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US To Screen Visa, Green Card Applicants For "Anti-Americanism". What Is It
In yet another diktat, the Donald Trump administration has asked the immigration officers to screen visa and green card applicants for "anti-Americanism," including having their social media checked.
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US Government Restricts Sports Visas For Transgender Women
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on Monday it has updated its immigration policy to restrict visa eligibility for transgender women seeking to compete in women's sports.
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CBI Busts Cyber Fraud Racket In Mumbai-Pune, Arrests 3 For Duping Americans
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted a major international cyber fraud syndicate operating from Pune and Mumbai, arresting three accused and seizing digital devices, cash, and narcotics in coordinated raids.
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US Visa Bulletin For August 2025 Offers Hope To Indian Applicants: All About It
Indian green card hopefuls have something to be mildly optimistic about. The US Department of State has released the August 2025 Visa Bulletin, and USCIS has confirmed that it will continue using the Final Action Dates chart for green card processing
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"Act Like Guests": Team Trump Lists Reasons Why Green Card May Be Revoked
Not a while ago, immigrants saw a Green Card as a one-way ticket to their American dream and getting a permanent residency in the United States.
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US Now Wants H-1B Holders To Provide Biometrics, Home Addresses
Immigration officials are issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) in H-1B visa cases, seeking personal data, including home addresses and biometrics. This move has sparked questions about the federal agency's intentions.
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Why Indian Students See US As Top Choice For STEM Despite Visa Troubles
Per recent trends, the courses of study most popular with Indian students include, AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, robotics, engineering, biomedical sciences, environmental studies, business, and finance.
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Trump Shuts Down Office Helping Immigrants With Green Cards, H-1B Visas
US President Donald Trump has shut down the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Ombudsman, the agency which helped thousands of immigrants deal with complicated visa-related issues.
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US H-1B Visa Quota Full For 2025. What Applicants Should Do Now
A congressional cap of 65,000 H-1B visas for regular applicants and an additional 20,000 visas for US advanced degree holders have been mandated by the US government.
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Explained: New US Guidelines For International STEM Students
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the updated policy guidelines for international students' eligibility for Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
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Explained: Why Are Children Of Indian-Americans Facing Deportation Risk?
Nearly 2,50,000 children of legal immigrants, including a significantly large number of Indian-Americans, are now facing a major risk of being deported from the US after they turned 21 and "aged out".
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Fresh US Guidelines For H-1B Visa Holders Who Have Been Laid Off
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced fresh guidelines for H-1B visa holders who have been terminated from their jobs.
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"Age Is Just A Number": 99-Year-Old Indian Woman Granted US Citizenship
A 99-year-old Indian woman, Daibai, has embarked on a remarkable new journey after being granted US citizenship. Making the announcement, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) described Daibai as a "lively" individual.
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59,100 Indians Acquired US Citizenship In 2023: Report
Over 59,000 Indians were enlisted as bona fide US citizens in 2023, helping the country secure the second slot for the top source country for new citizens in America after Mexico, according to a report.
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US Announces Fresh Selection Criteria For H-1B Visa, New Rules From October
H-1B Visa: In a move to fortify the integrity of the H-1B registration process and mitigate fraud risks, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a final rule for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap.
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US To Screen Visa, Green Card Applicants For "Anti-Americanism". What Is It
In yet another diktat, the Donald Trump administration has asked the immigration officers to screen visa and green card applicants for "anti-Americanism," including having their social media checked.
-
US Government Restricts Sports Visas For Transgender Women
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on Monday it has updated its immigration policy to restrict visa eligibility for transgender women seeking to compete in women's sports.
-
CBI Busts Cyber Fraud Racket In Mumbai-Pune, Arrests 3 For Duping Americans
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted a major international cyber fraud syndicate operating from Pune and Mumbai, arresting three accused and seizing digital devices, cash, and narcotics in coordinated raids.
-
US Visa Bulletin For August 2025 Offers Hope To Indian Applicants: All About It
Indian green card hopefuls have something to be mildly optimistic about. The US Department of State has released the August 2025 Visa Bulletin, and USCIS has confirmed that it will continue using the Final Action Dates chart for green card processing
-
"Act Like Guests": Team Trump Lists Reasons Why Green Card May Be Revoked
Not a while ago, immigrants saw a Green Card as a one-way ticket to their American dream and getting a permanent residency in the United States.
-
US Now Wants H-1B Holders To Provide Biometrics, Home Addresses
Immigration officials are issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) in H-1B visa cases, seeking personal data, including home addresses and biometrics. This move has sparked questions about the federal agency's intentions.
-
Why Indian Students See US As Top Choice For STEM Despite Visa Troubles
Per recent trends, the courses of study most popular with Indian students include, AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, robotics, engineering, biomedical sciences, environmental studies, business, and finance.
-
Trump Shuts Down Office Helping Immigrants With Green Cards, H-1B Visas
US President Donald Trump has shut down the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Ombudsman, the agency which helped thousands of immigrants deal with complicated visa-related issues.
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US H-1B Visa Quota Full For 2025. What Applicants Should Do Now
A congressional cap of 65,000 H-1B visas for regular applicants and an additional 20,000 visas for US advanced degree holders have been mandated by the US government.
-
Explained: New US Guidelines For International STEM Students
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the updated policy guidelines for international students' eligibility for Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
-
Explained: Why Are Children Of Indian-Americans Facing Deportation Risk?
Nearly 2,50,000 children of legal immigrants, including a significantly large number of Indian-Americans, are now facing a major risk of being deported from the US after they turned 21 and "aged out".
-
Fresh US Guidelines For H-1B Visa Holders Who Have Been Laid Off
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced fresh guidelines for H-1B visa holders who have been terminated from their jobs.
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"Age Is Just A Number": 99-Year-Old Indian Woman Granted US Citizenship
A 99-year-old Indian woman, Daibai, has embarked on a remarkable new journey after being granted US citizenship. Making the announcement, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) described Daibai as a "lively" individual.
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59,100 Indians Acquired US Citizenship In 2023: Report
Over 59,000 Indians were enlisted as bona fide US citizens in 2023, helping the country secure the second slot for the top source country for new citizens in America after Mexico, according to a report.
-
US Announces Fresh Selection Criteria For H-1B Visa, New Rules From October
H-1B Visa: In a move to fortify the integrity of the H-1B registration process and mitigate fraud risks, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a final rule for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap.
