Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA, Public Law 119-21), which took effect on July 4, 2025, the U.S. government introduced a new Visa Integrity Fee. This $250 fee …
Immigration
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Sukhmani Haven Steps Up to Support Struggling International Students in Ontario Amid Housing and Tuition Crisis
by Prabhjot Singh 6 minutes readInternational students in Canada are grappling with tightening immigration controls, shrinking seats in colleges and universities, rising inflation, social unrest, and soaring unemployment. Yet, despite the daunting challenges, many remain …
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Suhas Subramanyam Introduces WATCH ICE Act to Increase Transparency in Immigration Enforcement
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readIndian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) has introduced the Watching Arrest and Transfer Criminal Histories in ICE (WATCH ICE) Act to enhance transparency and accountability within U.S. Immigration and Customs …
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US Border Patrol Chief Emphasizes Support for Legal Immigration at India’s 79th Independence Day Celebrations in Virginia
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readChief Michael Banks of the U.S. Border Patrol underscored that the agency is not “anti-immigrant,” noting that immigrants are the underpinning of America. “This country was built by immigrants. It …
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Indiaspora Condemns Racial Attacks on Ohio Solicitor General Appointee Mathura Sridharan
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIndiaspora, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to community engagement and social change, has issued a strong condemnation of the racial attacks directed at Mathura Sridharan, appointed by Ohio Attorney General …
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CoHNA Hosts 4th Annual Hindu Day of Advocacy at U.S. Capitol, Highlights Rising Hindu American Voice
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Coalition of Hindus in North America (CoHNA) held its 4th Annual Hindu Day of Advocacy on July 22, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol, bringing together lawmakers, community leaders, and …
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U.S. State Department Launches Investigation into Harvard’s Exchange Visitor Program Eligibility
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readOn July 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced that it is launching an investigation into Harvard University’s “continued eligibility as a sponsor for the Exchange Visitor Program.” According …
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Full US College Scholarships Possible for Dependent Visa Students
by Jothsna Kethar, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readFor many Indian families living in America, the idea of their child getting a top US college education is a big dream. But often, there’s a worry: “Can my child …
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White House Cites $113 Billion in Tariff Revenue, Inflation Drop, and Economic Gains
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe White House announced that customs and tariff revenue has exceeded $113 billion since President Donald Trump took office, contributing to the first monthly budget surplus in nearly a decade, …
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FIIDS Hosts US-India Summit on Capitol Hill, Highlights Strengthening Strategic Partnership and Diaspora Engagement
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) hosted the US-India Summit and Capitol Hill Legislative Day on July 15, 2025, at the US Capitol in Washington DC. The …