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…
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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…