The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa appointments at US embassies and consulates worldwide as the State Department rolls out new “in-depth training” for consular officers, adding another layer to …
Immigration
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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 …
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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 …
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The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin’s Virginia chapter, GOPIO-Virginia, celebrated its 17th anniversary and India’s 80th Independence Day with an awards ceremony and cultural performances on August 23 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Trump Holds Up India’s Election System as Model, Pushes US Congress to Pass SAVE America Act
by UNIby UNI 4 minutes readPresident Donald Trump cited India’s election system as a perfect model for the United States, pointing to its use of photo identification and limited reliance on postal ballots as he …
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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 …