Shashank Singh

Shashank Singh

As a Breaking News Reporter at VisaVerge.com, Shashank Singh is dedicated to delivering timely and accurate news on the latest developments in immigration and travel. His quick response to emerging stories and ability to present complex information in an understandable format makes him a valuable asset. Shashank's reporting keeps VisaVerge's readers at the forefront of the most current and impactful news in the field.
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Air India admits compliance overhaul after flights without permit

Air India acknowledged VT-TQN flew nine times in November 2025 without a valid ARC or special flight permit.…

Cockpit Audio Emerges as Off-Duty Alaska Pilot Tries Engine Shutdown

Cockpit audio reveals an off-duty pilot allegedly attempted to shut down engines on Horizon Flight 2059; crew diverted…

ICE Warns on Self-Deportation for Illegal Immigrants via CBP Home App

ICE is encouraging undocumented immigrants without criminal records to use the CBP Home app for voluntary departure, warning…

H-1B/H-4 Visa Cancellations in India Amid Social Vetting (Dec 2025)

Effective Dec. 15, 2025, the expanded online presence review requires social media checks for H-1B and H-4 applicants.…

Somali migrant who saved a woman in Aschaffenburg was allowed to stay

Abdullahi Omar Mohamed stopped a knife attack in June 2024 and earned the Bavarian Order of Merit. Despite…

Illinois Enacts 2025 Law to Shield Immigrants from Federal Crackdowns

Illinois’ 2025 law bars civil immigration arrests in courthouses and within 1,000 feet, creates a state-court right to…

Trump Rules Threaten Nobel Prizes Won by Immigrants

Analyses warn that proposed steep H-1B fees, expanded visa vetting, travel bans and funding cuts jeopardize the immigrant…

Indian H-1B Workers Face Job Risk as Social Media Vetting Expands

As of Dec. 15, 2025, H-1B and H-4 applicants must make social media public for consular review. Indian…

Indiana Immigration Crackdown Reveals GOP Split on Enforcement

House Bill 1531 would ban sanctuary cities, boost cooperation with ICE, protect agencies honoring detainers, and push broader…

85,000 visas revoked since January, including 8,000 student cases

Since January 2025, U.S. authorities revoked 85,000 visas, nearly half for criminal reasons; a June travel ban spurred…

H-4 Spouse Status After an H-1B Spouse Dies: 204(l) Relief

The death of an H-1B worker ends H-4 status immediately. If an I-140 is pending or approved, INA…

Quebec City Mayor: We Have to Do Better on Immigration Policy

Quebec will lower permanent immigration to around 45,000 per year (2026–2029) and reduce temporary residents by 13%, aiming…

Dozens Denied Oath at Indianapolis Ceremony Amid New Policy

Dozens of immigrants in Indianapolis were barred from taking the oath at a December 4, 2025 ceremony despite…

H-1B Visa Appointments Delayed as U.S. Expands Social Media Vetting

From Dec. 15, 2025, H-1B and H-4 applicants face mandatory public social media reviews. Interviews have been cut…

Trump’s Rice Tariff Warning: Impacts on India–U.S. Trade and Immigrants

President Trump’s Dec. 9 warning about possible tariffs on Indian rice, paired with a $12 billion farm package,…