The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

US Visa Bulletin explained: What it is, why it matters and how to read it

The US Visa Bulletin is a key monthly update for Green Card applicants waiting for their priority dates to become current. Here’s what the bulletin means, who needs to track it, and how to read its filing and final action dates.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

The American Dream now comes with a survival guide

Tighter US student visa and immigration rules are making Asian students reconsider America as their preferred study destination. Growing uncertainty could push talent towards countries such as the UK and Australia, potentially weakening the US skilled workforce, innovation and economic growth.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Green Card holder who spent 30 years in US detained even after court case was terminated: Indian-origin grandma had no criminal record, & her daughter is an immigration lawyer

Venkata Vasamsetty, a Green Card holder, has recently been detained by US immigration officials despite having previously won a case that ended her removal proceedings. Her prolonged absence from the US stemmed from her father's health issues and her own medical conditions. With her family's passionate push for her release,…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Trump's GOP Support Slides as Republicans Grow More Pessimistic About Economy: His Latino Voters Are Also Turning on Him

President Donald Trump is heading into the final stretch before the midterm elections with an increasingly complicated problem: support is softening inside his own party at the same time that Latino voters, a key part of the coalition that helped return him to the White House, are showing significant dissatisfaction…

Latin Times · Aug 17

L.A.’s Fashion District Feels Like a Ghost Town a Year After the Raids

“For Lease” signs dot once-busy storefronts, where immigration raids led to a drop in foot traffic and fear among workers and shoppers.

Capital & Main · Aug 17

Indian Embassy seeks urgent legal assistance for citizens facing challenges in Mongolia

The Embassy of India in Ulaanbaatar has invited lawyers and law firms to join its panel to provide legal assistance to Indian citizens in Mongolia. The panel will cover criminal cases, bail, immigration, labour disputes and other legal matters. Applicants must have relevant experience, knowledge of Mongolian laws and fluency…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Leaked Text Messages Show ICE Officers Used Derogatory Slur 'Tonks' to Target Los Angeles Migrants

Court documents reveal ICE agents used derogatory terms like 'tonks' and 'wet' during Los Angeles operations, sparking allegations of racial profiling in the Vasquez Perdomo v. Noem lawsuit.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Big Tech Layoffs: Visa Holders Leave Major Companies Over Job Security and Economic Uncertainty

Big Tech layoffs are driving foreign workers on US visas to quit firms like Amazon, Microsoft and Oracle, trading marquee names for perceived stability, entrepreneurship or life abroad.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Indian Jazz musician Pritesh Walia released from ICE custody after 14 days: 'When you are sitting in a detention facility, the world feels very small'

Jazz musician Pritesh Walia, who was arrested by ICE for alleged visa overstay, released a video announcing that he was back home on bond while his immigration case was still going on. The Indian musician said the 14 days in the ICE detention felt like the most difficult time, as…

The Times of India · Aug 17

Democrats Debate Whether Abolishing ICE Could Hurt at the Polls: 'Get to the Business of Winning Races'

Louisiana DNC member Michele Johnson, who proposed abolishing ICE, argued that Democrats risk losing voters' trust by appearing overly cautious.

Latin Times · Aug 17