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Trump revokes over 300,000 visas: Here's what Indian nationals travelling to the US must know

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The Trump administration has canceled more than 300,000 US visas as part of broader immigration enforcement measures. (Representational Image)

The State Department has confirmed that the Trump administration has invalidated over 300,000 United States visas following President Donald Trump’s return to office, thereby intensifying the government’s comprehensive immigration enforcement measures. The Trump administration has canceled more than 300,000 US visas as part of broader immigration enforcement measures. (Representational Image) According to Tommy Pigott, a … Read more

H-1B woes: Over 12,000 Indian tech workers return from US amid visa uncertainty and layoffs – Key details here

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More Indian tech workers are returning home amid visa concerns and job-market instability in the US. (Unsplash)

Amid Trump’s visa crackdown, an increasing proportion of technology sector employees originating from India are relocating from the US to their country of origin, reported The Economic Times. More Indian tech workers are returning home amid visa concerns and job-market instability in the US. (Unsplash) Approximately 12,700 specialists had completed this transition by September 2026, … Read more

Indian student's post on biggest cultural shock in US sparks debate on exam ethics: Its the case at Harvard

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An Indian student’s account of open-book exams in the US drew attention online. (REUTERS)

In India, one of the most prevalent observations within examination halls is an invigilator maintaining vigilant oversight of candidates. Ranging from verification of admission credentials and confirmation that electronic devices remain secured to continuous monitoring of candidates throughout the examination duration, rigorous proctoring has constituted an established component of the examination framework across the nation. … Read more

2 Indian green card holders arrested in California for alleged fraudulent voter registration, DOJ says

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Representational. (X/@unumihaimedia)

The United States Justice Department announced on Monday, October 19, that two Indian nationals were arrested in California over the weekend for alleged fraudulent voter registration. Representational. (X/@unumihaimedia) They were part of 28 arrests in the state, included 11 on Monday, as part of a “coordinated effort among all four California-based United States Attorney’s Offices … Read more

US proposes to hike H-1B visa salary threshold to $140,000: Here's what Indian workers need to know

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The new bill introduced by Republicans would raise the salary level required for some H-1B workers to qualify for an exemption from rules applying to H-1B-dependent employers. (AFP)

Republicans have introduced legislation designed to increase a critical compensation threshold within the H-1B visa program, raising it from $60,000 to approximately $140,000. This modification could have substantial implications for organizations that depend significantly on international talent acquisition. The new bill introduced by Republicans would raise the salary level required for some H-1B workers to … Read more

ICE returns Indian national Rajinder Kumar to Oregon custody for trial in newlyweds' deaths: Key details here

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Indian national Rajinder Kumar has been returned to Deschutes County custody, where he faces two counts of first-degree manslaughter and related charges stemming from a deadly tractor-trailer crash

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has transferred 32-year-old Indian national Rajinder Kumar back to Oregon state custody, where he will stand trial for manslaughter and reckless endangerment charges stemming from a fatal highway accident. Indian national Rajinder Kumar has been returned to Deschutes County custody, where he faces two counts of first-degree manslaughter and related … Read more

Indian Embassy in Riyadh issues safety advisory for nationals in Saudi Arabia

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The Embassy's latest advisory follows an earlier appeal to Indian nationals – issued immediately after the October 10 strike. (REUTERS)

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Sunday asked its nationals to take note of and follow updated directives issued by Saudi authorities for people receiving emergency warnings through the National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies amid heightened security concerns following strikes by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Embassy’s latest advisory follows an earlier appeal to Indian … Read more

Indian national arrested by ICE for faking US citizenship, voting in 2024 general elections

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The Trump administration has made cracking down on cases of suspected electoral fraud a key policy focus. (Photo for representation) (Getty Images via AFP)

US immigration agencies have arrested Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, an Indian citizen, for allegedly voting illegally in the 2024 US general election after making a false citizenship claim. Chaudhari has been charged with one count of false information in voting and one count of making a false claim of citizenship in order to register to vote. … Read more

H-1B alert: USCIS new proposal to make visa renewal riskier for workers – know how Indian professionals will be affected

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The Department of Homeland Security is considering ending deference to prior approvals for employment visa extensions, requiring USCIS to reassess each petition. (Representational File Photo)

Several H-1B visa holders seeking to renew their lawful immigration status may encounter increased examination procedures as the Trump administration contemplates eliminating an expedited renewal pathway. The Department of Homeland Security is considering ending deference to prior approvals for employment visa extensions, requiring USCIS to reassess each petition. (Representational File Photo) Proposed modifications by the … Read more

US PERM freeze: Expert outlines impact and alternative Green Card routes for Indian workers, ‘The real consequence is…’

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The Trump administration’s action blocks the named firms from filing new PERM applications and pauses applications under review, creating uncertainty for workers pursuing employer-sponsored green cards. (AFP)

The Trump administration’s decision to halt employment-based Green Card processing via the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM) for eight major technology and IT services firms has generated apprehension among Indian professionals employed in the US. However, immigration specialist Swatilina Barik has advised against conflating this action with a suspension of H-1B visa programs. The Trump … Read more