US student visa alert: Off-campus jobs could break F1 rules - know the lawIndian students on F1 US education visas face strict work limitations. Off-campus jobs in gas stations, restaurants, or retail are generall...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
No campus housing? Key renting rules for Indian students in the USIndian students pursuing education in the US on F1, M1, or J1 visas often face challenges securing off-campus housing. Landlords typically ...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Trump to introduce KYC rules in US under citizenship data - here's what to know and documents requiredCitizenship KYC rules USA 2026: America may soon see stricter banking rules. The Trump administration is considering a proposal to collect ...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Immigrants should think of themselves as Americans first: JD VanceUS Vice President J D Vance urged new citizens to think of themselves as Americans first. He emphasized that loyalty should be to the Unite...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Who qualifies as an American Citizen? US Supreme Court set for crucial ruling on Birthright Citizenship and Trump’s proposalAs the Donald Trump administration seeks to redefine birthright citizenship, the Supreme Court of the United States prepares to hear a land...
30 Mar, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Insurrection act invoked by Donald Trump in Minnesota-Minneapolis? What is insurrection act USA - last deployed in 1992?Insurrection act in USA: Donald Trump's aggressive moves in Minnesota have divided his supporters: 59 per cent of Republicans favored a pol...
16 Jan, 2026, 03.16 AM IST
A recent Supreme Court ruling may shake up US immigration laws, specially for H-1B workersThe US Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn the Chevron precedent has significant implications for immigration laws, particularly af...
05 Jul, 2024, 01.41 PM IST
Texas’ migrant arrest law is on hold for now under latest court rulingAccording to the Justice Department, Texas' bill would destabilise the border and is an egregious breach of federal authority. Texas has ma...
27 Mar, 2024, 05.42 PM IST
California tweaks law to include immigration, citizenship status under 'sensitive information' tagUnder the CCPA, consumers already have certain rights concerning their personal information. These rights encompass enhanced notice, access...
09 Nov, 2023, 10.11 AM IST
Engineer who appeared in Netflix hit ‘Indian Matchmaking’ sacked by MetaSurbhi Gupta has been staying in USA since 2009.
03 Dec, 2022, 08.15 PM IST
US Customs and Border Protection cancels some B-1, B-2 visas at the airport, says reportsTo protect yourselves, carry evidence that your extension application was timely filed and you left because you had an urgent need to do so...
16 Nov, 2022, 04.57 PM IST
Study in the US: What are the J, M, and F student visas? Eligibility and required documentsThree types of student visas are available for those who are willing to study in the USA. Read on to know about the J1, M1, and F1 US stude...
15 Sep, 2022, 10.25 AM IST
NRI Helpdesk: Can students enrolled in Optional Practical Training Programs (OPT) enter the United States in July?For our NRI readers, we have started an immigration helpdesk. Write to us at nri.economictimes@gmail.com and our team of experts will addre...
09 Jun, 2021, 11.33 AM IST
US court refuses to strike down work permits for spouses of H1B visa workersThe judges found that the rule will cause more H–1B visa holders to remain in the US than otherwise would.
11 Nov, 2019, 10.29 AM IST
Plan to rescind H-4 visas yet to get final shape as rule making process not complete: US officialThe decision to rescind work authorisation for H-4 visa holders is yet to get a final shape, an official said.
18 Jun, 2019, 10.12 PM IST
US engineers ask Senate to reject expansion of H1B visasA professional US body of engineers has asked the Senators to reject any move to increase the number of H-1B visas, popular among Indian pr...
14 May, 2013, 02.05 PM IST
- Are you working illegally in the US?
It is not true that almost all Indian students work in the US illegally, very few do so at the risk of their career.
03 Jul, 2006, 01.00 PM IST