Trump leaves no legal immigration pathway in the US untouched: How his curbs affect workers, students and familiesTrump’s immigration crackdown now reaches beyond the H-1B programme, affecting students, families, investors, asylum seekers and temporary ...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Trump’s H-1B fee bombshell: Why employers do not have to pay $103,265 yetThe US has proposed a $103,265 fee for new cap-subject H-1B petitions, but employers do not have to pay it yet. This explainer breaks down ...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Trump’s immigration crackdown has a Plan B, C and DDonald Trump’s second-term immigration strategy has relied on multiple legal and administrative routes to tighten entry and stay in the US....
25 Aug, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
America sold the world a dream – and kept millions chasing itAmerica built its immigration advantage over decades through jobs, universities, family networks and pathways to citizenship. As migrant co...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Meta sued for over $1 million after manager refused to back employee’s green card petitionA former Meta manager has sued the company, alleging he was fired after refusing to sign a reference letter supporting an employee’s US gre...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.01 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
Unveiling the high-powered ETSA 2026 jury; Zepto's profitability pushThe Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) is back for a 12th edition. Today, we announce the high-powered jury and nominations for two categ...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.08 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
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
US set to make online filing of immigration applications mandatoryThe US will make online applications mandatory for a range of immigration benefits, including green cards, citizenship and asylum, under a ...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
US moves to scrap 60-day H-1B grace period: What it could mean for IndiansThe US may end the H-1B 60-day grace period after job loss. Here's what the proposed 2026 H-1B change could mean for Indian workers, H-4 fa...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.31 PM 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
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 reaches H-1B visa cap for FY2027, no second lottery to be heldThe US has reached its H-1B visa cap for Fiscal Year 2027, with USCIS confirming it received enough petitions to fill all 85,000 available ...
18 Jul, 2026, 02.59 PM IST