Shashank Singh
India warns U.S. H-1B fee hike could hit services exports, remittance
A $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions (effective Sept 21, 2025) risks reducing India’s services exports and…
Ogden Police Have No Authority to Enforce Federal Immigration Law
Ogden Police do not enforce federal immigration law or ask immigration-status questions; Weber County Jail’s 287(g) agreement allows…
Dutch asylum seeker open days canceled amid recent violent protests
Police advised asylum seeker centres in Hoofddorp and Amsterdam to cancel September 27 open days due to recent…
Broadview Center in Chicago Under Scrutiny for Inhumane Detention
Broadview, near Chicago, has processed hundreds of arrests and allegedly held up to 200 people for days without…
United CEO Applauds FAA Newark Flight Limits for Reliability
FAA extends Newark flight limits to Oct 24, 2026, raising the hourly cap to 72. United backs the…
How LA Unified Shields Immigrant Families Amid Trump’s Crackdown
Facing increased 2025 federal enforcement, LAUSD expanded safe zones at 100+ schools, launched rapid alerts, virtual learning, a…
US Arrests Illegal Indian Driver After California Multi-Vehicle Crash
ICE arrested Partap Singh in August 2025 over a June 20, 2024 crash that left a five-year-old permanently…
Myanmar Junta Restricts Migrant Passports to Thailand-Only Travel
The Myanmar junta now issues migrant passports valid only for Thailand and banned PJ-to-PV conversions, targeting men aged…
Narrowing Path to the American Dream for Indian Tech Workers
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B applications in 2025 will greatly raise sponsorship costs, hitting Indian applicants—especially students…
Australia’s $2,000 student visa fee triggers industry backlash, calls for cuts
Australia increased its student visa fee to AUD 2,000 (non-refundable) on July 1, 2025. The rise has coincided…
Migration Slowdown Intensifies Political Pressure on Labor Policy
Australia’s migration growth eased in 2025: net overseas migration dropped to 315,924 and population hit 27.54 million. Labor…
India warns U.S. H-1B fee hike could dent exports and remittance
A proposed $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions could slow India’s IT services exports and remittances. The…
FAA Extends Newark Airport Flight Limits Through October 2026
The FAA extended Newark’s flight cap through October 24, 2026, with a modest increase to 72 operations per…
Managing a US 401(k) Abroad: Rollovers, Withdrawals, Strategies
Expats can keep their 401(k), rollover to an IRA, or cash out. Direct rollovers are usually tax-free and…
India’s Import Prohibitions and Restricted Goods Compliance Alternatives
In 2025 India tightened customs screening, prioritizing wildlife products, weapons, and controlled drugs. Many items are banned or…