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US judge rejects Trump administration's halt on immigration applicationsA federal judge has ruled that policies making it harder for individuals from countries on President Trump's travel ban list to obtain gree...
ICE launches new effort to uncover US 'birth tourism schemes'America's Trump administration is targeting networks that help pregnant women get U.S. citizenship for their babies. Immigration agents are...
Trump administration rule could pause work permits for asylum applicants for 'many years'The proposed rule, issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, seeks to reduce incentives for migrants to file asylum applications...
Brown University urges DHS to withdraw proposed fixed visa rule for international studentsA proposed DHS regulation could end "duration of status" for F, J, and I visa holders, imposing fixed admission periods and stricter academ...
US to limit visa duration for international students, media professionals & cultural exchange visitorsThe Trump administration proposed new rules to limit the duration of visas for international students, cultural exchange visitors, and jour...
US revives plan to use facial recognition to track all foreigners entering or leaving USThe US Customs and Border Protection will bring back biometric tracking. Facial recognition will be used for people entering and leaving th...
US bans Harvard from admitting foreign students: What it means for nearly the 7,000 already on campusThe US government has revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, citing non-compliance with federal demands and...
US delays H-1B visa system overhaul, F-1 student protection rulesThe United States has postponed the next phase of H-1B visa system changes to December 2024. The Department of Homeland Security is prepari...
US agency to roll draft wage rates for H-1B holders in SeptemberBi-annually, various government agencies indicate their immediate and long-term action plans. Immigration related action plans are typicall...
US eyes making H-1B more flexible for startups, pacing up green card processIn a new addition to its regulatory agenda, DHS plans to issue a proposed rule to improve processing of Form I-485 (adjustment of status ap...
NFRA finds Deloitte's appointment as IFIN auditor for FY18 illegal and in violation of Companies ActWhile the industry felt that there was confusion regarding the definition of such services, the authority took a firm stand that these prov...
Appointment of Deloitte as auditor of IFIN was illegal: NFRAThe regulator said that the firm was not eligible as the firm had a “business relationship” with IFIN. As per the current regulations audit...
Trump may finally be close to fulfilling 2016 poll promise of an H-1B visa overhaulThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will propose to revise the definition of specialty occupation to increase focus on obtaining the ...
US lawmakers introduce legislation to protect H-4 visa workersH-4 visa holders had obtained work permits under a special order issued by the previous Obama administration. Indian-Americans were a major...
Trump administration to propose major changes in H-1B visasUS seeks to change the very definition of employment under H-1B, which is popular among Indian companies.
Trump administration tells court decision to revoke work permits to H4 visa holders within 3 monthsH-4 visas, issued to immediate family members of H-1B holders, are most sought-after for Indian techies.
US starts accepting employment applications of H-4 visa holdersIssuing employment authorization card to spouses of H-1B visas is one of the legislative measures taken by President Barack Obama.