U.S. President Donald Trump’s shock move to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas could end up triggering an unintended consequence: reversing the decades-long outflow of Indian talent and …
Immigration
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U.S. Embassy in New Delhi Denies Visas to Executives Linked to Fentanyl Precursor Trafficking
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIn a move aligned with the Trump Administration’s initiative to protect “Americans safe from dangerous synthetic narcotics,” the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi announced that it has revoked and denied …
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President Trump Pledges Severe Punishment for Cuban Migrant Accused of Killing Indian American
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readU.S. President Donald Trump announced that 37-year-old Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, accused of beheading 41-year-old Indian American motel manager Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah on September 10, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, will face first-degree …
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Charlie Kirk Assassination Sparks Global Debate on Political Violence
by Prabhjot Singh 7 minutes readThe assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, continues to dominate headlines. The Globe and Mail, a leading Canadian newspaper, ran the story under the headline: “Kirk’s debates turned …
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Changes in bail and immigration laws may dominate the House of Commons when it resumes its sitting after a break. When it comes to law vs. sentiments, the latter tends …
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Criticizes State Department for Ending H-1B Visa Renewal Program
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has sharply criticized the State Department’s decision to discontinue the H-1B renewal program, a policy he championed as a way to streamline visa processing …
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Reps. Krishnamoorthi and Stevens Introduce Amendment to Curb Presidential Power Over National Guard Deployments
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readCongressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08) and Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) have introduced their “Stop Trump’s Abuse of Power Act” as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), seeking to …
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New $250 Visa Integrity Fee to Increase U.S. Travel Costs for Foreign Nationals and Employers
by Anantha Paruthipattu, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readUnder 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 …
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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 …