American dream turns more distant for Indians as US tightens immigration rulesChanges in US immigration regulations are increasingly complicating matters for Indian nationals. New directives now allow for the swift de...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
H-1B layoff or missing paperwork? Indians face a tougher US immigration roadTwo US immigration policy shifts could make it harder for Indians to work or settle there. USCIS can now deny inadequately documented appli...
09 Aug, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
US may end H-1B job-loss grace period for foreign workers; Indians could face impactThe US Department of Homeland Security may eliminate a 60-day grace period for certain foreign workers. This proposed change could signific...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement rules get tougher: Could one missing document cost you?USCIS now rejects incomplete visa and green card applications immediately. Applicants must submit all required documents from the outset. T...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Indian Consulate in Dubai prioritises Tatkal passport backlog, aims for zero pendency before Independence DayThe Indian Consulate in Dubai is clearing urgent passport applications before Independence Day. Priority is given to Tatkal category applic...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
New Zealand eases resident visa health rules; Hepatitis B, C no longer automatic hurdleNew Zealand has eased health assessment rules for resident visa applicants. Hepatitis B and C are no longer high-cost conditions for migran...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Biden ex-adviser Ajay Bhutoria calls new US immigration rule ‘step backwards’USCIS now denies incomplete immigration applications without requesting more evidence. This policy change impacts thousands of Indian appli...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
USCIS empowers officers to deny incomplete immigration benefit requestsUSCIS officers now have discretion to deny incomplete immigration applications. Applicants must provide all required documents to establish...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
US plans up to $150 million legal support for unaccompanied migrant childrenThe US Department of Health and Human Services plans to award up to $150 million to Houston-based Burke Law Group to provide legal represen...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
US citizenship exam could look very different under Trump's new planThe Trump administration is considering changes to the US citizenship exam that could introduce new education standards and allow third par...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
H-1B visa extensions could soon come with a hefty new price tag under new Trump planThe Trump administration is preparing to expand an existing fee on H-1B and L-1 visas by applying it to extension petitions, not just new a...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Travelling within the US? Immigration lawyers warn Indians as migrants report airport detentionsImmigration lawyers are warning foreign nationals in the US to exercise caution while travelling on domestic flights after reports of incre...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Trump's visa strategy: Keep announcing sky-high fees until one sticksThe Trump administration is weighing a proposal to charge international students $100,000 to work in the US after graduation under the OPT ...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
USCIS pauses $100,000 H-1B fee collectionIn a statement on July 28, the agency said that while the Department of Homeland Security disagreed with the court’s order, it will comply ...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
New US rule refers some asylum seekers directly to courtsAmerica's asylum system now directs certain seekers to courts. This new rule bypasses initial interviews with immigration officials. The ch...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
US student visa rule brings major changes to OPT process for Indian studentsNew F-1 visa rules will affect Indian students on OPT after September 2026. Students will need to apply for employment authorization and an...
22 Jul, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
US judge blocks Trump administration from stripping immigrants of work permitsA federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy. This policy aimed to restrict work authorization for immigrants with...
22 Jul, 2026, 09.56 AM IST