Shashank Singh
Saudi Kafala Ends; Over 2.6 Million Indians to Benefit
In June 2025 Saudi Arabia ended Kafala, replacing sponsorship with contract-based rights for 13 million migrants. The reforms…
Crisis and Opportunity in US Visa Policy for Skilled Workers
In September 2025 the U.S. narrowed foreign-worker entry via a Presidential Proclamation, imposed a $100,000 H-1B fee, and…
Explained: Congress H-1B Wish-List to Trump and Indian Talent
A $100,000 entry fee for new H-1B petitions is in effect and bipartisan proposals aim to cut stays…
Etihad Cancels ETD9735 from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai, Oct 21, 2025
Etihad canceled Flight ETD9735 (Oct 21, 2025) as China Eastern now operates Abu Dhabi–Shanghai flights under a joint…
Treasure Coast Sees Increased Immigration Enforcement This Week
Since October 17, 2025, state data show increased immigration enforcement across the Treasure Coast, with FHP, Border Patrol…
FAA Keeps Mar-a-Lago Flight Ban Active 24/7, Regardless of Presence
Starting October 20, 2025, the FAA enforces a 24/7 one-nautical-mile no-fly zone from surface to 2,000 feet around…
House Democrats Demand Answers on CISA Reassignments to Border Security
House Democrats demand documentation after DHS reassigned hundreds of CISA staff to immigration roles, affecting key cyber units…
TMU Policy Change: Domestic Tuition Only for Closed Work Permits
TMU will only grant domestic tuition to students with closed work permits starting fall 2025. Open-permit holders must…
Visa and Mortgage Rules Restrain Indian Nationals Moving to the US
Policy changes in 2025 limited FHA loans to citizens and green card holders and tightened visa issuance, notably…
Airlink Disruptions Tied to AirNav Failures and IFP Backlog
A backlog from ATNS missed renewals has left over 200 IFPs inactive, disrupting regional flights and inconveniencing nearly…
Stroke in Kazakhstan prompts airlift of Indian student to Jaipur
Rahul Ghosalya, a 22-year-old MBBS student in Astana, had a brain stroke on October 8, 2025, and was…
Barres Responds to Pope Leo’s Call with Pastoral Immigration Guidance
Bishop Barres rejects declaring a sanctuary diocese and focuses on pastoral care, legal counseling, and expanded charity services…
What Indian Students Need to Know About Foreign Campus Universities
UGC 2023 allows top-500 foreign universities to open autonomous India campuses; 17 approvals exist. Degrees equal parent diplomas…
San Diego International Ground Delay Tied to Weather and Capacity
Morning fog on October 21, 2025, triggered an FAA ground delay at San Diego International, disrupting over 55…
More Detainees at Aurora ICE Facility Choosing Voluntary Departures
More detainees at Aurora ICE are taking voluntary departure—leaving without a removal order—often after short detention (about four…