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H-1B ‘abuse’ hindering emergence of ‘next Elon’ Musk: Experts urge reforms to attract global talent amid visa crackdown

June 27, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya asserts that the United States must continue to attract the world’s most talented people. However, he believes that H-1B visa The system is in need of major reform due to years of abuse, which has eroded public confidence and complicated the immigration process for high-quality candidates. Chamath Palihapitiya says the H-1B … Read more

EU talks on ‘return to center’ immigration reform enter second day

May 21, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

EU immigration reform talks to establish so-called “return centers” outside the bloc broke down on Wednesday without an agreement and talks will continue on Thursday, EU sources said. EU talks on ‘return to center’ immigration reform enter second day European lawmakers and countries are expected to agree on tightening immigration rules, which were put in … Read more

No visa lottery, restrictions on family entry: How the ‘America First Immigration Act’ could be a setback for immigrants

May 1, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

The new U.S. immigration bill proposes eliminating the green card lottery and limiting family visas. The goal is to shift more attention to performance-driven systems.The proposed America First Immigration Act, introduced by Republican Rep. Barry Moore, seeks to overhaul the U.S. legal immigration framework by prioritizing high-skilled workers and tightening eligibility rules. If passed, the … Read more

H-1B BIG ALERT: What is the Ending H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026? How will it affect Indians?

April 29, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

A coalition of Republican lawmakers has launched what immigration experts say is the strongest legislative challenge yet on immigration. H-1B visa Shows I’ve seen. Here are the details of the proposed bill, the individuals who support it, and the potential impact on the hundreds of thousands of skilled foreign workers, a large portion of whom … Read more

IIT to H-1B: J.D. Vance cites academic in-laws while raising red flag on green card without loyalty test

April 15, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

TOI reporter in Washington: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance on Tuesday stepped up efforts by the Trump administration to restrict immigration, signaling greater skepticism about the H-1B visa program and casting national “loyalty” as the ultimate litmus test for immigration.Speaking at a TurningPointUSA town hall in Georgia, Vance sidestepped an Indian-American student’s question about the … Read more

‘Hindu anchor baby…’: Kathy Pucci calls Vivek Ramaswamy not a real American in online rant

April 4, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Republican gubernatorial candidate Casey Putsch sparks controversy online after replying on social media challenging fellow Republicans Vivek RamaswamyIt’s an American characteristic.The exchange began when Ramaswamy, who is running for Ohio governor in the 2026 Republican primary, posted on X a recent meeting with Ohio conservationists and hunters. He wrote: “It was a great meeting with … Read more

Who is Ophelia Torres? Chicago teen who fought for father’s release from ICE detention dies of cancer

February 16, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Ofelia Torres, a 16-year-old Chicago student who publicly called for her father’s release from immigration detention while battling a rare cancer, has died, NBC News reports. Ophelia died Friday of stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that affects soft tissue. She was diagnosed in December 2024 and underwent treatment for several months.A … Read more