Shashank Singh
USCIS Spokesman: Legal and Illegal Immigration Both Can ‘Destroy a Country’ — What It Means for Applicants
USCIS has clarified its stance following a viral misquote, emphasizing that its current priority is the secure and…
2026 Capital Gains Tax Rates and Brackets by Filing Status
The IRS 2026 capital gains tax rates of 0%, 15%, and 20% apply to assets held over one…
Saudi Arabia Tops GCC Indian Deportations at About 11,000 in 2025
India reported 24,600 citizens were deported globally in 2025. Saudi Arabia accounted for the largest share with over…
New Biometric Exit Rules Apply to Most Non-Citizens at U.S. Ports
A new CBP rule effective December 26, 2025, mandates biometric and photo capture for nearly all non-citizens at…
Immigrant Groups in Connecticut Protest Avelo Deportation Flights as 2025 Ends
Avelo Airlines faces a December 28 protest at Tweed-New Haven Airport regarding ICE deportation charters. Despite the flights…
Michigan 2026 Income Tax: Flat 4.25% Rate and Deductions
Michigan will apply a 4.25% flat income tax rate in 2026. This straightforward system applies to residents and…
ORF Warns H-1B Curbs Could Damage U.S. Economic Growth
USCIS has implemented a one-registration-per-person rule for the FY 2026 H-1B lottery to reduce fraud. However, a new…
USCIS Tightens VAWA Self-Petition Evidence Under 2025 Policy Update
New USCIS guidance for VAWA I-360 petitions takes effect December 22, 2025. It introduces stricter requirements for proving…
DHS Reports 17,500 Arrests Under Laken Riley Act Amid Rising Crime
DHS has arrested 17,500 individuals under the Laken Riley Act, including 1,030 during the recent 14-day Operation Angel’s…
Arizona 2026 Income Tax: Flat 2.5% Rate and Deadline
Arizona’s 2026 tax year features a consistent 2.5% flat rate. While the calculation is simple, taxpayers must correctly…
India Grants Initial Go-Ahead to Two New Airlines After IndiGo Crisis
India has approved two new airlines, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress, to begin preparations for launch. This initiative…
Nasscom Warns Trump H-1B Changes Hit Small Indian IT Firms
New U.S. H-1B policies, including a $100,000 fee and a weighted selection system favoring high-wage earners, are set…
Border Patrol Detains 30 Indian Nationals in California Residency Sweep
A California-based Border Patrol operation targeting commercial vehicles resulted in 49 arrests, including 30 Indian nationals. The enforcement,…
End of the Consultancy Model: Weighted H-1B Picks Reshape Low-Wage Staffing
The H-1B lottery is shifting from a random draw to a wage-prioritized system. Higher-salaried roles (Level III and…
Enter the H-1B Lottery Early: Why F-1 Students Shouldn’t Wait
Waiting for a senior job title does not increase H-1B lottery success. F-1 students should enter the lottery…