The Trump administration’s proposed $103, 265 fee on new H-1B petitions is not simply another increase in immigration costs. It is, more fundamentally, an attempt to recover through regulation what …
R. Suryamurthy
R. Suryamurthy
R. Suryamurthy is a Contributing Editor at South Asian Herald. He has worked for The Telegraph, The Tribune, and Press Trust of India.
-
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a sweeping new fee of $103,265 for every H-1B cap-subject petition, including petitions filed under the advanced-degree exemption, a move that could dramatically …
-
As the U.S. immigration system approaches a new fiscal year on October 1, the September 2026 Visa Bulletin may prove to be less important for where it leaves South Asian …
-
US Immigration Paperwork Gets an AI and Paralegal Overhaul
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readEAZYPETITION LLC, a Texas-based legal technology company, has launched its AI-powered immigration petition preparation platform, eazyPetition, following a beta phase in the United States, while also introducing an on-demand Paralegal-as-a-Service …
-
New USCIS Green Card Rules Put South Asian Applicants on Alert as I-485 Form Changes
by R. Suryamurthy 11 minutes readA seemingly technical change to the US green card application process could carry significant consequences for thousands of Indian and other South Asian immigrants preparing to take the final step …
-
South Asian immigrants seeking permanent residency in the United States could face closer scrutiny of their financial circumstances and use of government benefits under new public charge guidance issued by …
-
US Student Visa Shift Raises Stakes for South Asian Diaspora
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readA major change in US immigration rules for international students is set to make the path from university admission to employment more closely tied to fixed immigration deadlines, raising the …
-
White House Report Flags India in China Transshipment Debate
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readA White House report accusing China of using a vast global network to circumvent U.S. tariffs has placed India among countries considered at the highest risk of transshipment, prompting calls …
-
While national attention has centered on races for governor and Congress, the bigger story of the 2026 midterms may be unfolding in state legislatures, county governments and city halls, where …
-
The 2026 U.S. midterm elections could become a defining moment for South Asian American political representation, with candidates contesting some of the country’s highest-profile races for governor, Congress and mayor. …