Shashank Singh
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…
USCIS End-of-Year Review Highlights Rigorous Immigration Enforcement Actions
The 2025 USCIS review details an aggressive transition into an enforcement agency. Highlighting nearly 200,000 deportation notices and…
DHS Reforms H-1B Selection to Favor Higher-Skilled Workers
DHS is shifting the H-1B visa selection from a random lottery to a wage-based weighted system effective for…
Atlanta and U.S. No-Show Rates in Immigration Courts Soar in 2025
Immigration courts face a crisis as in absentia removal orders triple in 2025. Atlanta's no-show rates remain among…
Hundreds of Indian Students Face Deportation Over IU Berlin Hybrid Visas
A visa crisis at IU International University of Applied Sciences has put over 500 Indian students at risk…
No Sign ICE Is Improving San Francisco Immigrant Holding Conditions, Attorneys Say
A federal judge has ordered ICE to immediately improve conditions at its San Francisco holding facility, citing lack…
Walz and Twin Cities Leaders Address ICE Operations Amid Metro Surge
Governor Walz and local mayors are confronting ICE over 'Operation Metro Surge' in Minnesota. The sweep, which has…
South Dakota 2026 Income Tax: No State Tax Brackets or Filing
South Dakota features no state income, estate, or inheritance taxes for 2026. To fund public services, the state…
Connecticut 2026 Income Tax Brackets: Rates by Filing Status
Connecticut implements a seven-rate marginal tax system for 2026, with a top rate of 6.99%. Newcomers must track…