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Trump ally Stephen Miller leads sweeping push to accelerate removal of migrant children

Exclusive: key White House loyalist orchestrating multi-agency effort condemned by critics as cruel and racist

The Guardian - US · Sep 19

Trump H-1B Executive Order: US agencies tighten layoff-linked visa checks; review may trigger probes

The Trump administration has ordered tighter scrutiny of H-1B visa applications where sponsoring employer companies have recently laid off, or plan to lay off, similarly situated US workers. The move could bring greater scrutiny to companies that the administration alleges have cut American jobs while continuing to hire foreign workers.

The Times of India · Sep 19

Trump extends $100K H-1B visa fee until Sept 2027 but court stay remains: White House cites plunge in filings by IT cos

In a major development especially for Indian tech professionals who constitute a fair chunk of H-1B visa holders and American sponsoring companies, US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh presidential proclamation extending the controversial $100K H-1B visa fee for another 12 months, stretching the policy through Sept 21, 2027.

The Times of India · Sep 19

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Your Green Card Case Just Got a Lot Harder to Predict. Here's What Changed Today

A broader "public charge" test for green cards starts today. See what counts against applicants now, who's exempt, and where a 22-state suit stands.

Latin Times · Sep 19

Girlfriend detained by ICE after OPT denial: Redditor says she had no criminal record, no prior removal order

A Redditor claimed that his girlfriend, who was in the US on a valid F-1 visa, was detained by ICE in Atlanta after her OPT application was denied. The Redditor said the OPT application was denied because of an apparent error with dates, against which an appeal has already been…

The Times of India · Sep 17

New Public Charge Rule Takes Effect Friday, Letting Immigration Officers Weigh Medicaid as 22 States Sue

A new public charge rule starts Sept. 18, letting officers weigh Medicaid and SNAP in many green card cases. See who is exempt and what families can do.

Medical Daily · Sep 17

Last-Minute Injunction Keeps Older USCIS Visa Forms Active. What It Means for the I-539, I-765, and I-485

A judge froze USCIS's new I-539 and I-765 editions hours before their deadline. The I-485 still changes Friday. Here's what to file this week.

Latin Times · Sep 17

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USCIS's I-864 U-Turn, Explained: What Green Card Sponsors Must Know Before Oct. 1st

USCIS reversed a no-warning Form I-864 change after a lawsuit. Here's the real Oct. 1 deadline, the new credit check, and what sponsors should do now.

Latin Times · Sep 17

The U.S. Is Redacting the Papers That Prove You're Here Legally — Here's What a Leaked Email Shows

Nearly 30 lawyers say USCIS is redacting immigrants' legal records. A leaked internal email shows how the agency faked its FOIA compliance report.

Latin Times · Sep 17

No ‘Welcome to the United States’ guide for new Green Card recipients? USCIS says information available online

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) appears to have stopped including its printed “Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants” with newly issued green cards, according to recent reports from Green Card recipients. The change has drawn attention because the booklet has traditionally served as an…

The Times of India · Sep 16

US Green Card new rules take effect September 18: What Indian applicants need to know

Indian nationals face stricter US permanent residency scrutiny from September 18. USCIS will assess applicants' overall circumstances and public benefit receipt. Factors like age, health, and financial status will be considered by officers. Receiving government benefits will not automatically lead to Green Card denial. Exempt categories and public charge bonds…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

‘I believed the hype’: the white South Africans denied refugee status in the US

Drive to save thousands of Afrikaners from false claims of ‘white genocide’ appears to show signs of slowing

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

Trump's Green Card rule sued by a coalition of states and local governments who call new policy 'catastrophic'

A new Green Card rule is scheduled to come into effect on September 18, in which an officer can deny a Green Card to an applicant if they can potentially become a burden on the US government. With four days left for this new rule, a coalition of states and…

The Times of India · Sep 14

US court restores automatic H-4 EAD extensions for seven spouses; relief limited

A US court overturned a rule ending H-4 EAD automatic extensions for seven individuals. This ruling does not apply nationwide, requiring others to seek separate legal relief. The Department of Homeland Security bypassed required procedures for the rule change. Many Indian spouses hold H-4 EADs, which allow them to work.…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

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Latin Times · Sep 13

El Salvador TPS: Why Two Federal Agencies Are Sending Salvadorans Mixed Signals Right Now

DHS let El Salvador's TPS deadline pass with no ruling. Status may hold, but work permits already lapsed for many. Here's what changed this week.

The Times of India · Sep 10

DHS proposes scrapping 60-day grace period for foreign workers after job loss

The US Department of Homeland Security is considering the elimination of a 60-day grace period for specific visa holders, which could greatly affect Indian H-1B and L-1 visa holders in the United States. This proposal is based on the belief that the grace period compromises the integrity of employment-related visa…

Latin Times · Sep 10

El Salvador's TPS Deadline Passed With No Decision: What That Legal Gap Actually Means

DHS says Salvadoran TPS holders retain protection past Sept. 9, but attorneys say work permits already lapsed. What still protects you, and what doesn't.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

'Blatant Abuse of Public Trust': Former USCIS Officer Arrested in Alleged Cash-for-Benefits Plot

A former USCIS officer, Lukman Owolabi Ganiyu, faces charges for allegedly manipulating immigration applications for money, with nearly $960,000 in payments identified. The case highlights significant breaches of public trust.

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Latin Times · Sep 9

TPS for El Salvador: The Legal Fine Print That Could Block Its Cancellation and Trigger a 6-Month Extension

USCIS says El Salvador's TPS ends today, but DHS never filed the Federal Register notice the law requires, leaving 170,000+ Salvadorans in limbo.

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Trump’s H-1B crackdown hurts Indian IT, but the industry saw it coming

Indian IT’s H-1B dependence was shrinking well before Donald Trump’s latest immigration crackdown. New H-1B approvals for seven major Indian IT firms fell 70% from 2015 levels by FY2025 as companies hired locally and moved more work offshore. The new fees and enforcement push could now accelerate that shift.

Latin Times · Sep 9

A Judge Blocked Trump's Newest Citizenship Rule Two Days Before DHS Could Even Enforce It

DHS opened a green card path Sept. 4 for kids whose parents work for foreign governments, days after a judge blocked the rule for thousands.

Latin Times · Sep 8

Longest-Running TPS Program in U.S. History Ends on Wednesday, Sept. 9 — Citizens of This Country In Limbo

El Salvador's TPS is listed as expiring Sept. 9, but DHS never filed the required notice, leaving 170,000+ workers and mixed-status families in limbo.

The Economic Times · Sep 7

H-1B fee hike: Trump plan could push cost above $200,000

A proposed $103,265 fee for H-1B petitions could raise sponsorship costs significantly. Indian professionals, who dominate H-1B approvals, may face substantial financial impacts. This new charge is separate from a previously proposed $100,000 payment still under litigation. The Department of Homeland Security expects billions in revenue from this proposed fee.…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

US cracks down on H-1B wage manipulation in three states

USCIS has flagged three H-1B cases involving alleged job misclassification and understated requirements that could have resulted in lower wages. The cases in Vermont, Nebraska and Florida involved technology and engineering roles, with USCIS denying, revoking or prompting withdrawal of affected petitions.

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Former USCIS officer, associate arrested over alleged cash-for-immigration approvals scheme

A former USCIS officer and another man have been arrested for allegedly taking hundreds of thousands of dollars to manipulate immigration cases. Prosecutors say applications for green cards, citizenship and other benefits were fast-tracked by bypassing interviews, background checks and other required procedures.

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