Diaspora
Will October Unlock the Green Card Queue?
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…
Immigration
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AI
US Immigration Paperwork Gets an AI and Paralegal Overhaul
EAZYPETITION 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…
Diaspora
New USCIS Green Card Rules Put South Asian Applicants on Alert as I-485 Form Changes
A 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…
Diaspora
Green Card Applicants Face Stricter Review
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…
Elections
Trump Holds Up India’s Election System as Model, Pushes US Congress to Pass SAVE America Act
President 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…
Diaspora
US Student Visa Shift Raises Stakes for South Asian Diaspora
A 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…
Diaspora
Naturalization Path Grows Steeper as Denials and Delays Surge
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%,…
Diaspora
South Asians Reshape U.S. Politics
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.…
India
Roots & Rights: Seeking Medical Treatment in Europe? Here’s the Visa You Need
Traveling 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…
Diaspora
Global Tax Ledger: Rental Income, TDS and DTAA: The Essential Tax Checklist for NRIs
For 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…
Diaspora
Pakistani American Community Hosts Rep. Suhas Subramanyam in Virginia
Entrepreneurs 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…
Diaspora
Why I’m Running: Fiscal Discipline, Economic Opportunity, and a Voice for Our Community
I 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. …
Diaspora
USCIS Restores Summary Denials
The 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…
Charity
“I Was Chief Everything Officer”: 22nd Century Tech. CEO Shares Immigrant Success Story at ATA
The 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…
Diaspora
US Visa Data Show India Far Ahead Despite Immigration Curbs
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…
Diaspora
Why One Must Fill Schedule FA (Foreign Assets) While Tax Filing in India
With 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.…