US immigration policy
60-Year-Old Indian Immigrant Detained During Final Green Card Interview After 30 Years in the US
Dec 16, 2025 02:52 pm CST
A 60-year-old Indian immigrant named Bubbly Kaur was unexpectedly detained by ICE agents during her final green card interview, despite living in the US since 1994, operating a local restaurant for over two decades, and having family members who are US citizens. Her detention at the Adelanto facility has sparked advocacy efforts from her family and a local congressman as they fight for her release.
US Pollster's Controversial Call to "De-Indianise" American Tech Companies Sparks Backlash Over H-1B Visa Program
Dec 12, 2025 12:41 pm CST
Mark Mitchell, a prominent US pollster, has ignited controversy by suggesting major US companies should "de-Indianise" and claiming that one H-1B worker equals the economic impact of ten undocumented immigrants. His remarks have sparked intense debate about immigration, employment practices in the tech industry, and discrimination against Indian professionals in America's technology sector, with many critics condemning his statements as racially motivated.
Trump's Gold Card Program: Retaining Top Indian and Chinese Talent in America with New Immigration Initiative
Dec 11, 2025 04:22 pm CST
President Trump has introduced the "Trump Gold Card," a new immigration initiative designed to retain skilled international graduates from countries like India and China. This program allows US companies to secure foreign talent through significant investment, providing graduates from top universities a pathway to citizenship and addressing longstanding concerns about America losing valuable skills to other countries.
US Revokes 85,000 Visas in 2023: Strengthening Public Safety Through Enhanced Immigration Enforcement
Dec 09, 2025 10:48 am CST
The United States has revoked 85,000 visas across multiple categories in 2023, doubling previous numbers, with 8,000 student visas included. Primary reasons for revocation include DUIs, assaults, and theft, as part of the State Department's intensified efforts to protect American communities. The Trump administration maintains stringent vetting procedures, particularly for applicants from high-risk environments such as Afghanistan, emphasizing that security checks will not be rushed.
New US Policy Requires H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Profiles Public for Enhanced Security Screening
Dec 04, 2025 03:57 pm CST
Starting December 15, the US State Department will implement new vetting procedures requiring all H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents to set their social media profiles to "public" as part of enhanced security screening. This measure, previously applied only to students and exchange visitors, represents the latest in a series of immigration restrictions under the Trump administration, which has also introduced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas and paused immigration applications from 19 countries of concern.
AI Recruitment Firm Promises H-1B Sponsorship Despite Restrictions: Impact on IIT-Delhi Students
Dec 04, 2025 01:34 am CST
A US-based artificial intelligence recruitment firm has captured attention at IIT-Delhi with bold advertisements promising continued H-1B visa sponsorship despite increasing restrictions. This comes as welcome news to students worried about stricter US immigration policies, including a $100,000 fee increase for visa applications starting in 2025. Indian tech students view these opportunities as valuable for gaining international exposure despite Trump administration's crackdown on the visa program widely used by Indian technology professionals.
Trump Attacks Somali Immigrants and Rep. Ilhan Omar in Controversial Cabinet Meeting Remarks
Dec 03, 2025 04:20 am CST
President Trump denounced Somali immigrants during a cabinet meeting, calling Somalia a failed state and targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar amid a major fraud investigation in Minnesota involving Somali Americans. The remarks come after his administration ended deportation protections for Somalis that had been in place since 1991.
Afghan Immigrant Who Attacked National Guard Members Became Radicalized After Arriving in the US, Homeland Security Reports
Dec 01, 2025 01:40 am CST
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reveals that Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan immigrant accused of shooting National Guard members near the White House, was radicalized after entering the US in 2021. The 29-year-old suspect, who was granted asylum under the Trump administration despite entering during Biden's Afghan evacuation program, has prompted renewed scrutiny of immigration vetting procedures and asylum policies.
Trump Vows Crackdown on Afghan Migrants Following National Guard Shooting Incident
Nov 28, 2025 01:41 pm CST
President Trump has pledged to reform immigration policies following a shooting incident involving an Afghan national who entered the US during the 2021 evacuation. The attack, which claimed the life of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, has reignited debate over the vetting processes used during Operation Allies Welcome. Trump announced plans to pause migration from developing nations and revoke admissions authorized under the Biden administration.
H-1B Visa Fraud Allegations: US Economist Claims Chennai Received 220,000 Visas Despite 85,000 National Cap
Nov 26, 2025 12:10 pm CST
Former US Representative Dave Brat alleges widespread fraud in the H-1B visa system, claiming Chennai, India received 220,000 visas—far exceeding the 85,000 national cap. These allegations follow similar claims from an Indian-American diplomat who served at the Chennai consulate, suggesting systemic issues with fraudulent applications involving fake credentials and employer letters.