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The surprise winners of Trump's immigration wars

"The $100,000 H-1B fee sends a clear message," a USCIS spokesperson told Axios.

Axios

Green Card, US citizenship update: USCIS says prior vetting was inadequate, immigration ban under constant review

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced what they found after the Donald Trump administration put a hold on all types of immigration from certain countries, while the agency was tasked to recheck whether all checks were in place and whether they were adequate. The administration is known for its…

The Times of India

H-1B lottery results: 6 reasons why selected candidates can still be rejected. How many H-1B chances does one get?

The H-1B lottery 2027 results are out, though there is no official figure on how many registrations the USCIS received this year, and how the first wage-based lottery this year stacked up to the random lottery practices. Selection of the registration filed by the company or the law firm that…

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US to lift asylum claim pause for countries that are not on travel ban list

Following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington DC, in November 2025, the Donald Trump administration announced a blanket ban on asylum cases as the DC shooter was an Afghan man who had been granted asylum in 2025. The administration enacted a pause on asylum cases overseen by…

The Times of India

How Artists Get a US Work Visa in 2026

A study done by Chartmetric shows that 36% of superstars and 12% of mid-level artists toured in 2024.

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H-1B lottery results FY 2027 out: USCIS's first wage-based selections done. What's next?

The lottery results for the H-1B visa program FY 2027 started coming in on Friday, immigration attorneys confirmed, adding that not all results are out and it will come through the weekend, but before April 1, as from April 1, the employers will have to start filing petitions for their…

The Times of India

H-1B lottery 2027 update: Immigration lawyers predict registration number to be around 200K this year

Immigration lawyers predict that the total number of H-1B cap registrations for FY 2027 will further drop to around 200k as many companies stayed away from registering for H-1B petitions because of the $100,000 fee. The wage-based selection process, which is being implemented for the first time this year, will…

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$1 billion fraud by US govt: Immigration expert calls Green Card ban a silent scam; no denial, no refund

The Cato Institute, a Washington-based think-tank, in its latest report, called the US government's Green Card ban on 75 countries the largest fraud in the history of the US immigration system totaling up to $1 billion. In the report, immigration expert David J Bier claimed citing figures that the government…

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

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.

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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…

The Times of India

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…

Reason

The Government Wants Your Posts Before It Grants You Papers

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

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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 Texas Tribune

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.

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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.

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

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.

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