Becoming a U.S. citizen is becoming significantly more difficult, with naturalization denial rates more than doubling in two years, proposed application fees set to rise by as much as 80%, …
Immigration
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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. …
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Roots & Rights: Seeking Medical Treatment in Europe? Here’s the Visa You Need
by Sonam Chandwani 3 minutes readTraveling to Europe for medical treatment involves more than choosing the right hospital—it also requires complying with the applicable immigration rules. Patients often have questions about the type of visa …
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Global Tax Ledger: Rental Income, TDS and DTAA: The Essential Tax Checklist for NRIs
by Rajat Mohanby Rajat Mohan 3 minutes readFor many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), owning a property in India is more than just a real-estate investment. It may be an ancestral home, a future retirement asset, or a source …
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Pakistani American Community Hosts Rep. Suhas Subramanyam in Virginia
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readEntrepreneurs Fazal Sirhindi and Mansoor Qureshi co-hosted a meet-and-greet with Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, who represents Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, on August 9, 2026, in Herndon, Virginia. According to a statement …
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Why I’m Running: Fiscal Discipline, Economic Opportunity, and a Voice for Our Community
by Jag Nagendraby Jag Nagendra 3 minutes readI came to this country from Bangalore, India, 26 years ago, with very little beyond a willingness to work hard and a belief that this country rewards preparation and persistence. …
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USCIS Restores Summary Denials
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readThe U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has restored immigration officers’ authority to deny incomplete benefit applications without first giving applicants an opportunity to submit missing documents, marking a significant …
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“I Was Chief Everything Officer”: 22nd Century Tech. CEO Shares Immigrant Success Story at ATA
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe Chief Executive Officer of 22nd Century Technologies, Anil Sharma, reflected on his entrepreneurial journey, saying he was once the company’s “Chief Everything Officer” when it began as a small …
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US Visa Data Show India Far Ahead Despite Immigration Curbs
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readEven 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 …
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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. …