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AI founders taking O-1 visa route to get to US and buildThe US O-1 visa, for individuals with exceptional skills, is increasingly becoming popular among Indian AI founders moving to the US. Unlik...
Indian AI startups run into US visa hurdleIndian AI startups are increasingly relocating to the US to capitalise on the booming AI sector, but face growing immigration hurdles due t...
US' new ‘good moral character’ rule: Flexibility or a tougher barrier to citizenship?A new USCIS policy on Good Moral Character (GMC), effective August 15, 2025, raises concerns despite its seemingly flexible approach. While...
Are H-1B visa holders in trouble again? Things to know before facing US immigration officersH-1B and other employment-based immigrant visa applicants in the US have been asked for their addresses and biometric data by the US immigr...
Are H-1B visa holders in trouble again? Things to know before facing US immigration officersH-1B and other employment-based immigrant visa applicants in the US have been asked for their addresses and biometric data by the US immigr...
Global Entry Program: A gateway for hassle-free US travel for Indian citizensThe Global Entry program by U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilitates expedited customs clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers...
H-1B Visa 2025: How U.S. government’s push to prioritize American workers over H-1B visa holders will impact jobs, what are the new rules, and who qualifies?H-1B visa 2025 remains a vital pathway for skilled foreign workers to secure jobs in the U.S., but new policies emphasize hiring American w...
Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump: A comparative analysis of immigration policies & their effects on Indians in USThe outcome of the 2024 U.S. elections will significantly impact global geopolitics, particularly for India, especially regarding immigrati...
Imagine this. It's 2025. Trump is US President, again. And this is what moving to America will look likeA potential second term for Trump in 2025 could see increased scrutiny and stringent regulations for legal immigrants and international stu...
Essential changes to US' EB-5 Program: What investors need to knowThe recent reforms to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, reauthorized under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, emphasize transpar...
Proposed tightening of H-1B rules could narrow its scope: NasscomNasscom expressed concerns about the tightening of the definition and requirements for "specialty occupations," which could make it difficu...
Four ways the United States is planning to change the H-1B visa systemThe US Department of Homeland Security is planning to make significant changes to the H-1B specialty occupation worker program. The propose...
The United States is planning an H-1B system overhaul to boost efficiencyThe Biden administration plans to introduce changes to the H-1B foreign worker program to enhance efficiency while maintaining the annual c...
US: Biden admin proposes changes in H-1B visa system, to reduce cases of misuse, fraud"The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), published a Notice of Proposed Rule...
NRI Helpdesk: All you need to know about the recent changes in work authorization for spouses of H-1B and L-1 workersFor our NRI readers, we have started an immigration helpdesk. Write to us at nri.economictimes@gmail.com and our team of experts will addre...
Denied H-1B visa to Indian professional, US IT firm sues Trump governmentXterra Solutions alleged in its lawsuit that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) improperly denied H-1B visa to Praharsh Ch...
UID project: Issues like privacy, denial of citisenship remain to be sorted outWhat the government has not yet quite sorted out are concerns over privacy and denial of citizenship to legitimate Indians.