Indian-American community
Texas Man Removed From Church After H-1B Visa Comments Sparks Immigration Debate and Community Backlash
Oct 13, 2025 03:05 pm CST
A Texas man, Daniel Keene, faces removal from his church and significant community backlash after criticizing a Ganesh Chaturthi procession and calling for H-1B visa cancellations. Despite reported threats and business consequences, Keene refuses to apologize for his immigration policy stance, creating tension between religious values and immigration views in a case highlighting broader debates about American identity and immigration policy.
Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: Impact on Indian Professionals and America's Future in Global Talent Competition
Sep 25, 2025 11:58 am CST
President Trump's implementation of a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas has sparked intense debate within the Indian-American community. This article examines how this policy shift impacts Indian IT professionals, students planning careers in the US, and America's ability to attract global talent. Immigration experts and business leaders offer contrasting perspectives on whether this reform protects American jobs or undermines innovation and competitiveness in critical sectors like technology and healthcare.
Indian-American Community's 'Silence' On US Policy Change 'Surprising': S Tharoor
Sep 24, 2025 02:38 am CST
A parliamentary panel raised the recentdecisions taken by the US aimed at India with a visiting delegation of lawmakers from that country and the "silence" of the Indian-American community over these developments came up during discussion.