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Withdrawn H-1B petition can still trigger fraud investigation, says new landmark decision

If two companies file H-1B petitions for the same individual not by mistake but to game the lottery, it is considered fraud. If one withdraws the petition in the nick of time, the matter was not pursued by the USCIS but now a landmark decision by the USCIS Administrative Appeals…

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Can H-1Bs switch to B-1/B-2 after being laid off in US? Immigration expert lists what should be kept in mind

Changing the status from H-1B to B-1/B-2 visa has been considered as a safe and legal path to stay in the US when an H1-B visa holder loses their job. But now the USCIS is not allowing this, even if all legalities are maintained. There has been no new rule…

The Times of India

100+ days, not a single H-1B slot: Indian-American community asks USCIS to stop using Indians as political tool

With no solution to the H-1B crisis in India triggered by the visa stamping delays, the Indian-American community voiced their concern and urged the USCIS to stop using Indian immigrants as a tool for political propaganda. Indian-origin investor and founder of the Indian-American Advocacy Council, Sidharth, said it has been…

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H-1B visa registration for fiscal year 2027 ends: What's next?

As the H-1B registration period for this season came to an end on March 19, 2026, the second phase of the process begins. The USCIS will conduct the selection process, with lottery notifications expected by March 31, 2026. The selected employers can file H-1B petitions from April 1 to June…

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Good news for Indian Green Card applicants: EB-2, EB-3 dates move forward in April 2026 visa bulletin

The April 2026 visa bulletin brought good news for Indian Green Card applicants as the employment-based Green Card process sees constant forward movement for Indians. For EB-2 and EB-3 India, the Dates for Filing have advanced to January 15, 2015 in a significant jump compared to the March 2026 Visa…

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H‑1B employer data hub goes offline, three years of records missing from USCIS website — When will it be back?

The US government’s public database that shows which companies hire H-1B visa workers is offline, and important search tools and recent data are missing.

The Times of India

New Form I-129 for H-1B cap registration explained: What changes as USCIS seeks clear details from employers

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services released a new Form I-129 as the H-1B cap lottery this time becomes wage-based instead of random. The USCIS has asked the employers who file this form as they petition for H-1B workers for specific and detailed information about the positions. The new form…

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Can H-1Bs run a dance academy in the US? Dos and don'ts for H-1B visa holders

H-1B visa holders in the US are permitted to start their own business as long as they are not actively involved in the day-to-day operations and only as a passive income. While several dance videos of Indian-origin visa holders in the US triggered a hate campaign and a major debate…

The Times of India

The Government Wants Your Posts Before It Grants You Papers

The Trump administration will start collecting social media account information on immigration forms.

Reason

Purchases of mega warehouses and Trump administration’s new memo destroying refugee protections paints a terrifying reality for immigrants

DHS just showcased their intention to ramp up arrests and deportations.

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Trump administration ends deportation protections for Yemenis in US — what is TPS and what happens after termination?

The Department of Homeland Security has ended deportation protections for approximately 1,400 Yemenis under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Citing national interest and a return to TPS's original intent, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated Yemen no longer meets the requirements for the designation. This move leaves only four countries with TPS…

The Times of India

A federal tool to check voter citizenship keeps making mistakes. It led to confusion in Texas.

DHS rolled out the revamped tool while it was still adding data. That led to widespread misidentification, particularly for citizens born outside the U.S.

The Texas Tribune

Misgendering Incident Involving A Trans Olympian Triggers Heated Debate After NBC Deletes Footage

NBC removed Winter Olympic footage after commentators misgendered trans skier Elis Lundholm, igniting heated debate over inclusion in sports.

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Foreign-born Americans to lose citizenship? Trump administration working to find '100-200 cases per month'

After illegal immigrants, the target of the Donald Trump administration is going to be legal immigrants who were not born on US soil. This target group is not any visa holders, neither Green Card holders but are naturalized citizens who were not born in the US. The US Citizenship and…

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H-1B visa fee is here to stay: Immigration attorney says employees should hire through L-1 visa to bypass $100K

The H-1B cap pre-registration opens March 4 and will continue till March 19, the USCIS has already announced. This is the first time that the employers will have to make a payment of $100K for each H-1B applicant who is not present in the US at the time of the…

Reason

4 Ways Trump Is Reshaping the U.S. Immigration Bureaucracy

These bureaucratic maneuvers are making it harder for immigrants to work, learn, and live in the United States.

The Texas Tribune

Texas has stopped state agencies and universities from filing new H-1B visa applications. Here’s what that means.

Immigration experts weigh in on who is affected by Gov. Greg Abbott’s order, what the impact will be on employers and how certain sectors might be affected.

The Times of India

H-1B registration for 2027 opens on March 19, announces USCIS: $100,000 fee, weighted selection and other details

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the initial registration period ofr 2027 H-1B cap that will open at noon on March 4 and run through March 19. During this period, prospective H-1B cap-subject petitioners and representatives must use a USCIS online account to register each beneficiary electronically for the…

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Investigate, don't accuse on social media: Indian-origin immigration attorney Chand Parvathaneni on H-1B probe in Texas

Immigration attorney Chand Parvathaneni, who was recently in the news because of a viral claim that he filed 700,000 H-1B applications in 2025, which he refuted, spoke about the recent H-1B abuse allegations in Texas and said that a government investigation is always welcome instead of social media accusations. Texas…

The Times of India

Indian Green Card holder claims 'USCIS viewing my LinkedIn profile': 'I have no criminal record'

A Green Card holder from India took to Reddit, claiming that his LinkedIn profile was being checked by someone at USCIS even though his Green Card case was closed in 2024. The Reddit post of the man claiming that it freaked him out to find out that USCIS officials are…

Medical Daily

Navigating the Complexities of Immigration Law in the Lone Star State

This article outlines the key complexities and underscores the importance of localized legal expertise in achieving a successful outcome in the Lone Star State.

Axios

The dam is breaking on Republicans questioning Trump's DHS

"I disagree with Noem's premature DHS response," one Republican senator said.

Latin Times

Rand Paul Calls Heads Of ICE, CBP To Testify Before The Homeland Security Committee After Killing Of Alex Petti

Republican Senator Rand Paul called on the heads of ICE, CBP and USCIS to testify before the Homeland Security Committee on Monday.

The Times of India

'H-1B is something I have no control of': Indian-origin Frisco councilman Burt Thakur on why he has Indian donors

Burt Thakur, the first ever Indian-American in the Frisco City Council, broke his silence over the recent H-1B questions the council, specifically Thakur himself, faced at a meeting. A video of activist Marc Palasciano asking the mayor and the council members why they have donors with Indian surnames and those…

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