The U.S. Department of State has announced that South Asian countries, including Bangladesh and Nepal, will be added to the list of nations whose citizens must post refundable bonds of …
Immigration
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Rep. Ro Khanna Reports ‘Systemic Neglect’ After Visit to California ICE Detention Center
by SAH Special Correspondent 7 minutes readIndian American Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) recently visited the ICE California City Detention Center saying the experience left him with a profound sense of “urgency” after speaking with nearly 50 …
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Three Indian-Origin Leaders in Science and Public Health Among 80 appointed to Order of Canada
by Prabhjot Singh 7 minutes readWhen Canada speaks about attracting top “brains” and “scientists” under its refashioned immigration and talent programs, it often points to individuals such as thoracic surgeon Shaf Keshavjee, inventor and electrical …
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Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York City’s 112th Mayor, Pledges Inclusive and Expansive Governance
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readStanding alongside tens of thousands of people gathered at City Hall in Lower Manhattan and braving the January chill beneath what he described as a “resurgent flame of hope,” 34-year-old …
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In spite of all the tough and bold talk, there comes a time in the White House when nearly everybody, including the President, is a bit apprehensive about what is …
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West’s Selective Immigration Push Deepens Brain Drain Pressures on Developing Nations
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes read“Poaching the best and ignoring the rest” appears to be the emerging immigration mantra of the developed West as it moves into 2026. The message to countries rich in manpower, …
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A South Asian Realtor’s Perspective on Immigration and Homeownership in the DC Metro Area
by Ritu Desai, Special to South Asian Herald 3 minutes readAs a South Asian and a Realtor with more than 20 years of experience in the DC metro area, I have had a front-row seat to the hopes, fears, and …
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In the political world of Republicans and Democrats, there is this hope that 2026 should definitely be better than how 2025 unfolded over the months. From the initial euphoria of …
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Welcomes Supreme Court Decision Blocking National Guard Deployment in Chicago
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readIndian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States to decline President Donald Trump’s attempt to proceed with a National Guard …
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DHS Revises H-1B Visa Selection Rules to Prioritize Higher-Skilled, Higher-Paid Workers
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced amendments to regulations governing the H-1B work visa selection process, shifting away from a random lottery toward a system that prioritizes higher-skilled …