Indian-origin jazz guitarist, green-card holder grandmother detained by ICE in USTwo Indian-origin residents have faced detention by US immigration authorities amid tighter enforcement under the Trump administration. Jaz...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
US Visa Bulletin explained: What it is, why it matters and how to read itThe US Visa Bulletin is a key monthly update for Green Card applicants waiting for their priority dates to become current. Here’s what the ...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
‘Can’t take another loan’: Indian student hit by Canada work permit rejectionIndian student Samir Garhwal says he is facing financial uncertainty after completing his course in Canada and being denied a post-graduati...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Birth certificate for NRIs: Why this document matters more than everIndia's birth certificate has become an indispensable document for its citizens. Recent regulations stipulate that birth registrations are ...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Higher education costs: How Indian parents and US-based NRIs plan and pay—and who is better placed?Except for a small number of government colleges of repute, the demand for good quality colleges far outstrips the supply in India. Higher ...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Moving back to India? What NRIs need to know about US tax obligationsFrom RSUs to retirement accounts, what returning Indians must settle before—and after—they land. The first thing to understand is that immi...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
US immigration delays worsen and denial rates climb as USCIS backlog surges to 11.3 millionUS immigration applicants face longer waits and higher rejection rates as the USCIS backlog reached 11.3 million cases. Average backlog cle...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
- Indian techies hit hardest as US green card approvals drop 35%
According to data from the US immigration platform Boundless Immigration, based on the USCIS data, in FY25, Indians had filed 14,250 petiti...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
India's 80th Independence Day: A look at protests in its 79-year journey till 'cockroaches' hit the streetsIndia's post-independence history showcases persistent dissent and public mobilisation. Students, farmers, and citizens have repeatedly cha...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
'Return home': Alberta Premier tells international students without PR to leave Canada when visas expireAlberta's premier stated study visas are temporary documents for international students. She emphasized that students should return home af...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
US to change key immigration forms from September 15, no grace period for older versions: What Indian applicants need to knowNew United States Citizenship and Immigration Services forms will be introduced soon. Form I-539 and Form I-765 will have updated versions ...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Census 2027: Caste, Aadhaar, voter ID among 40 questions in Phase 2Census 2027 will record caste as declared by respondents for the first time. New questions include bank accounts and Covid-19 vaccination l...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Canada citizenship certificate wait jumps to 25 months; backlog crosses 121,000Canadian citizenship certificate wait times have significantly increased to twenty-five months. The number of applications awaiting a decis...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
MHA directs UP, Kerala, Karnataka, Delhi Police to address security concerns of BJP worker Shishir, who cited threats over Rahul Gandhi casesThe Union home ministry has asked state governments to address security concerns. BJP worker S Vignesh Shishir cited threats for pursuing c...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
US moves immigration filings online: What it means for green card, citizenship and asylum applicantsThe US is transitioning towards mandatory online filing for immigration applications. This new rule allows USCIS to require electronic subm...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
NAPA seeks transparency, due process for Indian deportees amid US immigration crackdownThe North American Punjabi Association voiced concerns regarding US immigration enforcement actions. These actions involve the removal of I...
09 Aug, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Trump signs orders to limit US birthright citizenship, despite Supreme Court rulingPresident Donald Trump is again seeking to limit birthright citizenship for newborns. He signed two executive actions on immigration, which...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST