Immigration attorney says Green Card lottery did not resume despite court ruling and these will become invalid after September 30. Two US visa processing pauses challenged in federal court have been struck down, but affected applicants are still waiting for their cases to move forward, according to an immigration lawyer who says there is a … Read more
Students planning to study in the US in the next 1-2 years should prepare differently, immigration experts suggest. International students in the US faced immense volatility this year because of several new rules — some are being proposed, some are coming into effect. Amid fears that this would significantly reduce the number of foreign students … Read more
US Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito has warned employers against manipulating the visa system through fake jobs, sham employers and wage kickbacks, saying businesses that rely on such practices should expect investigations. Trump administration targets fake jobs and sham employers. (AFP) “A visa is not a license to cheat American workers. Fake jobs. … Read more
H-1B visas and US citizenship are among several immigration policies Texas Republican Congressman Chip Roy wants Congress to overhaul as he renews his call for a sweeping pause on immigration. H-1B, US citizenship in focus as Texas Republican Chip Roy pushes sweeping immigration changes. (Getty Images via AFP) Roy’s congressional office said in a post … Read more
US CEO asks if US is ready to deport foreign doctors or AI engineers through the elimination of the 60-day grace period. The CEO of an immigration firm in Seattle, Xiao Wang, questioned the DHS proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period allowed to job visa holders in case they get laid off and asked … Read more
DHS secretary Mullin says investigation into Ilhan Omar’s immigration history is ongoing over allegation she married her brother to help him enter the US. US Homeland Security secretary Markwayne Mullin has revealed new details about an ongoing investigation into Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar’s immigration history, saying federal authorities are examining allegations that she married her … Read more
US moves towards elimination of 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders if they lose jobs. As the Donald Trump administration Thursday moved towards ending the 60-day grace period for several work visa holders, panic spread as the H-1B visa is one of them and the proposal would mean that an H-1B holder will have … Read more
The Donald Trump administration is taking its immigration crackdown beyond US borders, hiring private contractors to track down migrants who have already been deported and recover what the government says is $423 million in unpaid fines and fees. Trump administration takes immigration crackdown abroad, targets deportees for $423 million in fines. (AP) US Customs and … Read more
The White House has launched an online arcade featuring five retro-style video games based on President Donald Trump’s policy agenda, including two that turn immigration enforcement and border security into interactive games. Trump administration launches arcade games on immigration. (AFP) The “Arcade” section was added to the official White House website on September 3. It … Read more
LONDON, Sept 3 – U.S. President Donald Trump said Britain was “on the edge of disaster,” voicing concerns in an interview with GB News about the country’s high energy costs, net zero policies and the impact of mass migration. Trump says Britain ‘on the edge of disaster,’ citing immigration and energy concerns Relations between Britain … Read more