Shashank Singh
Thailand Seeks Clarity as U.S. Visa Suspension Impacts 75 Countries
The U.S. will suspend immigrant visa issuance for Thailand and 74 other nations starting January 21, 2026, citing…
The Hidden Costs of Bangladesh Visa Restrictions Amid Regional Shifts
The U.S. is halting immigrant visa processing for Bangladesh and 74 other countries starting January 21, 2026, to…
Trump’s Visa Restrictions Highlight Anti-Indian Racism in Tech Hiring
The FY 2027 H-1B season introduces a wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026, ending the random lottery.…
Florida Tightens Laws Penalizing Illegal Immigration, Expanding Penalties
Florida's new enforcement laws and 287(g) partnerships have intensified the risk for immigrants. State criminal pleas now frequently…
Germany Taps Indian Talent to Bridge Its Skilled-Labor Shortage
To combat a looming labor crisis, Germany is fast-tracking immigration for Indian professionals. The new strategy slashes visa…
DHS Rule Cuts Visa Wait Times for Religious Workers
A new USCIS rule eliminates the one-year waiting period for R-1 religious workers who reach their five-year stay…
Denton County Adopts 287(g) Task Force to Expand Immigration Enforcement
North Texas is seeing a significant expansion in local immigration enforcement. Denton County has moved to field-based 287(g)…
CBC Demands Reversal of Green Card Suspension Amid 75-Country Hold
Lawmakers are fighting a new federal policy that pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries. The suspension, citing…
US Court Orders Return of Indian Man Deported in Violation of Stay
A federal judge in Texas has ordered the U.S. government to return Francisco D’Costa to the country after…
ICE Training Explained: ERO’s 8-Week Program and HSI’s 6-Month Curriculum
ICE is currently operating two distinct training tracks: a shortened 8-week program for ERO officers and a 25-27…
Emirates A380 Delayed 3 Hours on Toronto Tarmac After Snow Storm
Following significant winter disruptions at Toronto Pearson, Emirates is implementing new tarmac delay policies. Effective January 2026, these…
Minneapolis judge orders release of Liberian man after battering ram arrest
A federal judge ordered Garrison Gibson's release from ICE custody after agents used a battering ram to enter…
Indian Truck Driver Sukhdeep Singh Faces Deportation After Red Light
A traffic stop in Quartzsite, Arizona, led to the detention of Indian truck driver Sukhdeep Singh by Border…
Cape Verdean and Brazilian Immigrants Condemn Trump’s Visa Pause
A new U.S. policy has suspended immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries, including Brazil and Cape…
Air India and Singapore Airlines Expand Cooperation, Loyalty and Connectivity
Air India and Singapore Airlines signed a commercial cooperation framework on January 16, 2026. The partnership aims to…