Indian immigrants
JD Vance Faces Backlash Over Anti-Immigration Stance Despite Being Married to Daughter of Indian Immigrants
Dec 08, 2025 04:02 pm CST
US Vice President JD Vance has sparked controversy by claiming "mass migration is theft of the American Dream," drawing criticism for his anti-immigration stance while being married to Usha Vance, the daughter of Indian immigrants. Social media users pointed out this apparent contradiction, with many questioning how his views align with his own multicultural family. This controversy follows previous statements where Vance suggested Americans preferring neighbors of similar race and background is "reasonable and acceptable."
Immigration Expert Warns H-1B Visa Ban Would Harm US Healthcare and Economy
Nov 15, 2025 10:41 am CST
A prominent immigration expert warns that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's proposed bill to ban H-1B visas would severely impact US healthcare access and economic growth. The proposal would reduce the annual cap from 85,000 to just 10,000 visas, primarily affecting medical professionals and tech workers, while eliminating pathways to citizenship for visa holders. This comes amid ongoing debates within the Republican party after Trump defended the need for foreign talent in certain sectors.
Congressman Ro Khanna Defends Usha Vance: Accomplished Indian-American Second Lady Amid Religious Controversy
Nov 03, 2025 01:46 pm CST
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has defended Second Lady Usha Vance amidst controversy over US Vice President JD Vance's comments about his wife's Hindu faith. Despite policy disagreements with the Vice President, Khanna praised Usha as an "accomplished daughter of immigrants" with an impressive academic background as a Yale graduate and Gates Scholar, calling for political debates to focus on policies rather than family matters.
S Jaishankar Defends Global Workforce Reality as Trump's H-1B Visa Fees Impact Indian Professionals
Sep 26, 2025 03:56 pm CST
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar advocates for a modern global workforce model amid US President Trump's controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee, which significantly impacts Indian tech professionals who make up 70% of visa recipients. As India manages trade challenges with the US, Jaishankar emphasizes that many nations cannot meet labor demands through local demographics alone, highlighting India's position as the world's largest source of emigrants.
'Indians In Germany Earn More': Envoy's Migration Call Amid H-1B Visa Row
Sep 24, 2025 02:43 pm CST
As chaos shrouds the United States' H-1B visa programme following Team Trump's $100,000 fee hike, Germany is seizing the moment to attract Indian professionals.
How Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Could Impact US Economy More Than India
Sep 23, 2025 04:16 pm CST
US President Donald Trump shook thousands of American dreams this weekend with an abrupt decision to slap a $100,000 fee on skilled worker permits - the H-1B visas.
Trump Slaps $100,000 Fee On H-1B Visas: What It Means For Indians
Sep 20, 2025 01:47 pm CST
US President Donald Trump, in his latest efforts to crack down on immigration, signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 (over Rs 88 lakh) fee on H-1B visa applicants.