The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

ICE officers shot New York man because they believed they were in danger, official says

A senior Immigration and Customs Enforcement official says federal immigration officers opened fire on a Dominican man whom they were trying to arrest in New York because they believed their lives were in danger

The Independent UK · Oct 9

‘Abolish ICE’: Mamdani, AOC and other Democrats urge action after New York shooting

Immigration officer shot man in car where five-year-old child was sitting, sparking fierce protests

The Guardian - US · Oct 9

Microsoft Loses Green Card Rights. What It Means for Thousands of Workers in Limbo

Trump bars Microsoft, Adobe, and 6 IT firms from the PERM green card program. What the ban means for workers and the industry.

Latin Times · Oct 9

Beardstown Built a Community Through Immigrant Labor — Is It Now Facing an Existential Question?

Beardstown's founding Latino civic group is dissolving, leaving a community that has grown too diverse for any single ethnic organization to represent.

Latin Times · Oct 9

Beyond America: Top nations where Indian tech professionals can find overseas job prospects and career growth

Indian technology professionals are exploring new global opportunities as US immigration policies change. Countries like Australia, Canada, and Germany offer various pathways for skilled workers. These professionals need to understand specific immigration routes and requirements in each destination. Securing job offers does not guarantee visa eligibility, as requirements can vary…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

DHS Rejected More Humane ICE Detention Plan Because Stephen Miller Wanted 'Cruel' Conditions, Contractor Says

ICE plans to sell seven warehouses bought for detention expansion, with $20M in unrecoverable costs, as legal challenges mount and a contractor alleges DHS rejected humane designs.

International Business Times UK · Oct 9

US green card delays: What options do Indian tech workers have if PERM is suspended

With the US labour certification process now suspended, Indian technology workers face an uncertain future in their pursuit of permanent residency. They are encouraged to consider changing employers or looking into green card options that do not rely on the PERM process. Additionally, pursuing international transfers within their companies could…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

SIR row: Former Bengaluru Police chief, ex-BJP candidate seeks probe into Dhruv Rathee’s visa status

Bhaskar Rao has requested the Union Home Ministry to verify Dhruv Rathee's citizenship and immigration status. This request follows Rathee's participation in a protest against the Election Commission of India. Rao expressed concerns about foreign nationals participating in organized political demonstrations in India.

The Economic Times · Oct 9

'Don't worry about PERM': Former HCL tech CEO Vinnet Nayyar explains why Trump admin's action against 'indentured servants' will help Indian techies than hurt

Former HCL Technologies CEO Vineet Nayyar believes tighter US immigration rules could prompt companies to shift more advanced technology projects to India. He has urged Indian IT firms to move beyond cost-driven outsourcing and focus on product engineering, AI, cybersecurity and intellectual property, while preparing for a future in which…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

US targets biggest PERM filer: What changes for Indian tech workers

Indian professionals face uncertainty as eight major technology companies are suspended from the US Green Card programme. The suspension affects both new and pending PERM applications, creating potential delays for employees. H-1B visa holders are not losing their jobs immediately, but their immigration status remains uncertain. Workers near the six-year…

The Economic Times · Oct 9