US immigration
Indian Government Addresses Maltreatment of 73-Year-Old Harjit Kaur During US Detention and Deportation
Dec 05, 2025 01:41 am CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha that 73-year-old Indian citizen Harjit Kaur faced maltreatment while in US detention before being deported to India in September. The Indian government has strongly raised this issue with American authorities following her return after living in the US for three decades.
62 Indian Students Denied Entry to US: Comprehensive Analysis of International Student Challenges and Government Response
Dec 04, 2025 08:38 pm CST
The Indian government reports that 62 Indian students have been denied entry to the United States over the past five years, while providing comprehensive data on student deportations from multiple countries. Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh cited incomplete documentation and inability to answer field-related questions as common reasons, while outlining how the government monitors and protects nearly 1.9 million Indian students studying across 153 countries worldwide.
Jaishankar Warns US and Europe: Restricting Skilled Immigration Will Make You "Net Losers" in Global Economy
Dec 04, 2025 02:35 am CST
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar cautions Western nations against tightening immigration rules for skilled professionals, arguing that restricting talent mobility undermines economic interests while emphasizing democratic freedoms and the need for balanced approaches to global workforce management in an era of advanced manufacturing.
Mindvalley CEO Detained by FBI Despite O-1 Visa: Vishen Lakhiani Speaks Out Against Rising US Xenophobia
Nov 15, 2025 09:45 pm CST
Vishen Lakhiani, the Indian-origin founder and CEO of Mindvalley, shares his concerning experience of being detained by FBI agents at a US airport despite holding a valid O-1 visa for individuals with extraordinary abilities. His story highlights growing concerns about xenophobia in America and has sparked widespread online discussion about immigration policies and the treatment of foreign professionals contributing to the US economy.
Indian-Origin Man With Brain Tumor Denied Medical Care in US Immigration Detention: Legal Battle Unfolds
Oct 14, 2025 01:01 am CST
A 48-year-old Indian-origin green card holder with a brain tumor has been detained by US Immigration authorities for over two months without adequate medical care. Paramjit Singh, who has lived in the US for more than 30 years, was arrested at Chicago O'Hare Airport due to old cases, while his family fights to prevent his deportation and secure necessary medical treatment for his serious health conditions.
US Lawmakers Propose Major Reforms to H-1B and L-1 Visa Programs Targeting "Loopholes" and Fee Structures
Oct 01, 2025 04:58 pm CST
Three US senators have introduced significant legislation to reform H-1B and L-1 visa programs, targeting alleged loopholes exploited by employers. The bipartisan efforts aim to raise wage standards, mandate public job postings, and implement a wage-based selection process replacing the lottery system. With Indians comprising 71% of H-1B recipients, these changes could profoundly impact Indian IT companies and professionals while reshaping skilled immigration to the United States.
Racist Online Campaign Targets Indian H-1B Visa Holders Rushing Back to US After Trump Announcement
Sep 28, 2025 02:47 pm CST
Far-right trolls launched a coordinated online effort to block Indian H-1B visa holders from booking flights back to the US following Donald Trump's surprise $100,000 visa fee announcement. The campaign, called "clog the toilet," deliberately disrupted airline booking systems, forcing visa holders like software engineer Amrutha Tamanam to pay inflated prices for last-minute flights despite the White House later clarifying the fee wouldn't apply to current visa holders.
As H-1B Cost Surges, A Look At Cost, Eligibility Of L-1, O-1, EB-5, OPT Visas
Sep 22, 2025 10:59 pm CST
Given the substantial H1-B visa fee increase, Indian professionals, who constitute over 70 per cent of H-1B visa holders, are exploring alternative pathways into the US job market.
"Aao, Ab Laut Chalen": Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta To Indians In US After H-1B Visa Fee Hike
Sep 21, 2025 02:29 pm CST
Radhika Gupta, Edelweiss AML's Managing Director and CEO, said she wouldn't want to go back to the United States "at all."