Even as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration moves to tighten immigration through stricter visa screening, expanded travel restrictions and tougher scrutiny of foreign students and skilled workers, South Asians continued …
Immigration
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Why One Must Fill Schedule FA (Foreign Assets) While Tax Filing in India
by Venugopal Bhandary 5 minutes readWith Indian retail investors increasingly diversifying into international equities and tech professionals accumulate overseas stock options, global financial reporting has shifted from an elite concern to a mainstream compliance requirement. …
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Virginia Lt. Gov. Hashmi Celebrates Telugu Community at ATA Convention
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readVirginia Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi said it felt like “coming home” and “being with family” as she addressed attendees at the 19th American Telugu Association (ATA) Conference and Youth Convention …
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore Praises Telugu Community’s Lasting Impact
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readMaryland Governor Wes Moore praised the contributions of the Telugu diaspora, saying the community is at the “forefront” of Maryland’s continued growth and success. Speaking at the 19th American Telugu …
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Indian Americans Gather to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readA consortium of national Indian American organizations brought together Indian Americans from across the country at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., on July 25 for “America’s 250th Anniversary” recognizing …
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India’s Green Card Wait Set to Continue as U.S. Signals Fresh Visa Curbs
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readThousands of Indian professionals waiting for U.S. permanent residency could face another period of uncertainty after the U.S. Department of State warned that employment-based immigrant visa categories for India may …
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C-9 Takes Effect Across Canada: Why Does It Matter? What Comes Next?
by Mayuri Mukherjee-Pascar 5 minutes readOn July 18, the Combatting Hate Act (Bill C-9) will come into force, having received Royal Assent a month earlier. This law is an important step in the fight against …
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U.S. Tightens Green Card Rules, Expands ‘Public Charge’ Test From Sept. 18
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe Trump administration has fundamentally rewritten one of the most consequential tests governing legal immigration to the United States, replacing the Biden-era “public charge” rule with a broader framework that …
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Lead America Patrons Praise America250 Interfaith Gala
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readPatrons of the Lead America Advisory Council and community leaders have praised an upcoming interfaith celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of American Independence. The event, hosted by the Lead America …
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BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Marks America250 Honoring South Asian Americans
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha has said that America250 offered South Asian Americans a meaningful opportunity to honor the “freedoms, opportunities, and shared values” that have enabled generations of families to …