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Citizenship Surrenders and U.S. Paths for Indian Immigrants
India’s MEA reported 8,96,843 citizenship renunciations from 2020–2024, peaking in 2022. The ministry lacks income and occupation data, so the…
Nearly 9 Lakh Indians Renounced Citizenship: U.S. Visa, OCI Impacts
Between 2020 and 2024, 8,96,843 people renounced Indian citizenship. For those naturalizing in the U.S., stop using Indian passports, surrender…
USCIS Reissues Photo Policy: 3-Year Freshness Rule for Most Filings
Effective December 12, 2025, USCIS will reuse photos only if taken within 36 months at an authorized biometric appointment. Self-submitted…
No Evidence U.S. Immigration Uses Passenger Data for Deportations
Available evidence through December 2025 finds no confirmed use of commercial PNR by ICE to drive deportations. Flight monitoring shows…
Form I-140G: Petition for the Gold Card Immigrant Visa
Form I-140G launches the Gold Card pathway under Executive Order 14351. Applicants must pre-register at trumpcard.gov and wait for a…
Florida Immigration Policies Upend Lives, USF Study Finds
USF research shows Florida’s SB 1718 and SB 2-C caused employment disruptions, reduced healthcare access, housing crowding, and social isolation.…
International Students and the Blur of Free Speech in United States
Lawfully present F-1 and J-1 students have First Amendment protections, but recent enforcement actions and Executive Order 14188 increased risks.…
Canada visa: Indian visitor wait 117 days; work permits 11 weeks
IRCC reports visitor visa processing from India at 117 days (80% measure) and outside-Canada work permits around 105 days. Extended…