Immigration
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Vance faces tough questions on Iran war, immigration in CBS town hall
West Palm Beach: Vice President JD Vance faced tough questions from voters about the Trump administration’s policies on data centres, high costs, immigration and his own rhetoric in a town hall on…
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Indian-origin filmmaker Arafat Sheikh detained by ICE in US
Washington: Indian-origin filmmaker Arafat Sheikh has been detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on arrival at the Dulles International Airport here, an advocacy campaign seeking his release said. Sheikh,…
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US launches sweeping citizenship crackdown
Washington: The Trump administration has launched what it calls the largest denaturalisation effort in modern US history, moving to strip 40 naturalised Americans of their citizenship over allegations ranging from immigration fraud…
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US bill could reshape green card system, impact Indians
Washington: A Republican senator has introduced legislation that could upend the employment-based green card system and have far-reaching consequences for Indian professionals waiting for permanent residency in the United States. Senator Tommy…
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US prepares wider overhaul of H-1B visas
Washington: The Trump administration has begun White House review of a new proposal to overhaul the H-1B visa programme, signalling another potentially significant change to the employment route used by thousands of…
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US to make online filing of immigration applications mandatory
Washington: The US will soon make online applications mandatory for immigration benefits such as green card, citizenship, and asylum, among others, in a bid to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs. The…
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Congress leader flags Indians’ immigration woes to UK MP
Bhopal/London: Congress leader Syed Saud Hasan from Bhopal met Amanda Jayne Hack, a Labour Party MP in the United Kingdom, on Saturday, August 8, and discussed the challenges Indians face there under…
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Indian national sentenced in US visa fraud, faces deportation
Washington: A US federal court sentenced an Indian national to one day in prison, a USD 1,000 fine and ordered his removal from the country after he pleaded guilty to visa fraud…
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New US rule refers some asylum seekers directly to courts
Washington: The US unveiled a new rule referring certain asylum seekers directly to courts without interviews with officials of the immigration services. The new rule, which comes into immediate effect on Tuesday,…
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Trump visa reforms not aimed at India: US Ambassador Gor
Washington: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has sought to reassure Indians over the Trump administration’s immigration measures, saying changes to the US visa system are “not targeted at India” and that…
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US plans AI push for visa processing
Washington: The Trump administration is planning an artificial intelligence-driven overhaul of US visa processing and legal immigration services, including a new mobile application aimed at speeding up approvals, reducing paperwork and improving…
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Passport a travel document, not proof of citizenship: MEA
Hyderabad: A passport is a travel document that attests nationality when an Indian is abroad, and should not be construed as proof of citizenship, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday,…
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US court allows Trump administration to resume fast deportations
A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants throughout the United States, not just near the border. A divided three-judge panel…
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Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling on H-1B visa fee
Washington: US-based Indian diaspora advocacy groups welcomed the Massachusetts federal court’s decision to strike down the USD 100,000 fee levied by the Trump administration on H-1B visas, contending that it was appropriate…
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US moves to revoke citizenship of Indian-origin businessman
Washington: The US Department of Justice has launched proceedings to revoke the citizenship of 17 naturalised Americans accused of concealing crimes or lying during the immigration process, including an Indian-origin businessman convicted…
