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Biden ex-adviser Ajay Bhutoria calls new US immigration rule ‘step backwards’

USCIS now denies incomplete immigration applications without requesting more evidence. This policy change impacts thousands of Indian applicants seeking visas and green cards. Former Biden advisor Ajay Bhutoria criticizes this move as a major step backward. He argues it unfairly penalizes vulnerable applicants and complicates the system. The agency claims…

The Economic Times

USCIS empowers officers to deny incomplete immigration benefit requests

USCIS officers now have discretion to deny incomplete immigration applications. Applicants must provide all required documents to establish eligibility at filing. This new policy applies to pending and new immigration benefit requests. Previously, applicants received extended response periods for further evidence. The agency aims to prevent incomplete filings from delaying…

The Economic Times

ICE has detained dozens of military family members. Experts warn it undermines military preparedness

In June 2025, the Marine Corps officially stopped advertising enlistment as a way to protect immigrant family members

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Democracy Forward sues USCIS over records on immigration database use in US elections

The lawsuit seeks documents about using federal databases for voter eligibility verification. This action follows the administration's expansion of access to the SAVE database for states. Supporters claim this enhances election integrity, while critics fear voter disenfranchisement. The group wants records before the upcoming 2026 elections for public understanding.

The Times of India

US citizenship exam could look very different under Trump's new plan

The Trump administration is considering changes to the US citizenship exam that could introduce new education standards and allow third parties to administer the test, according to a Newsweek report. The proposal is expected to be released for public comment later this year before any final rule is adopted.

The Economic Times

Boy Throb Had To Go Viral To Get Its Fourth Member a U.S. Visa

After building a fanbase around his immigration struggle, Darshan Magdum can finally come to America.

Reason

New rules for US citizenship: Trump administration wants new educational requirement for naturalization

The Donald Trump administration is planning to bring in some changes to the citizenship test, which a permanent resident needs to pass to become a US citizen. The details of the changes are not public yet but the Department of Homeland Security said in its proposal that it wants to…

The Times of India

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The $100 Bill That Can Now End an Asylum Case — Even If It Never Arrives

A little-known $102 fee can now end an asylum case, and lawyers say notices meant to warn applicants often never arrive. Here's the fight in court.

Latin Times

'My American Dream is over': Indian student's OPT post goes viral

An Indian student's STEM OPT authorization was revoked after their employer lacked a physical US presence. The company only maintained a mailing address and failed a USCIS audit. This incident highlights the risks of joining fraudulent companies for international students. Many such cases of OPT fraud have been identified by…

The Economic Times

New Trump Asylum Rule Bypasses Interviews To Push 444,000 Legal Migrants Toward Deportation

A new USCIS rule lets officers refer more than 444,000 asylum seekers to immigration court without an interview, fast-tracking deportations and sparking legal challenges.

International Business Times UK

DHS Ends Guaranteed Asylum Interviews, Clearing a Faster Path to Deportation Court

DHS drops the asylum interview requirement for some claims, sending cases straight to court. Two outlets cite very different case counts.

Latin Times

New US rule refers some asylum seekers directly to courts

America's asylum system now directs certain seekers to courts. This new rule bypasses initial interviews with immigration officials. The change aims to reduce the large backlog of pending asylum petitions. Resources will now focus on genuine claims and timely adjudications. This measure seeks to prevent exploitation of the asylum process.

The Economic Times

Trump administration has a new trick to speed up deporting asylum seekers

Asylum applicants could be forced into hostile immigration courts before they’ve even been interviewed under new DHS rule

The Independent UK

New rule for asylum seekers in the US: 'No interview, straight deportation', DHS calls it 'second chance'

The Donald Trump administration released a new asylum rule that will come into effect immediately and it will reduce the backlog in the asylum system. The department said that according to the existing procedure, both USCIS and the DOJ immigration judges adjudicate applications for asylum. While USCIS handles the "affirmative"…

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Immigration Advocates Sue DHS Over New Fees for Vulnerable Immigrant Children

A coalition of immigration advocacy organizations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security's decision to eliminate fee waivers for immigrant children seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status, arguing the policy unlawfully creates a financial barrier for abused, abandoned and neglected minors seeking legal protection in the…

The Economic Times

US student visa rule brings major changes to OPT process for Indian students

New F-1 visa rules will affect Indian students on OPT after September 2026. Students will need to apply for employment authorization and an extended stay. A transition provision offers relief for those filing OPT applications by March 2027. The departure period after OPT will be reduced from sixty to thirty…

The Economic Times

US judge blocks Trump administration from stripping immigrants of work permits

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy. This policy aimed to restrict work authorization for immigrants with Temporary Protected Status. The ruling protects tens of thousands of individuals from losing their livelihoods. The judge will decide on a longer-term pause by August 5. USCIS cannot strip people…

Latin Times

DHS Says USCIS Will Resume Immigration Benefits for Cubans and Venezuelans

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is lifting adjudication holds on immigration benefits for Cubans and Venezuelans following a federal court ruling that invalidated the agency's previous policy memoranda.

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US student visa rules are changing on September 15: Who could be affected and how

The United States has overhauled its student visa framework, replacing the decades-old "Duration of Status" (D/S) system with fixed periods of admission for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill overhauling California’s public school governance

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The Economic Times

US reaches H-1B visa cap for FY2027, no second lottery to be held

The US has reached its H-1B visa cap for Fiscal Year 2027, with USCIS confirming it received enough petitions to fill all 85,000 available slots. As a result, no second H-1B lottery will be held this year. The article explains what the announcement means, highlights the new weighted lottery system,…

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Federal district judges issue conflicting rulings on states' use of expanded SAVE system for voting purposes

Federal district judges in two jurisdictions have issued conflicting rulings in recent weeks on whether the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may give states access to an expanded version of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system — which provides information about individuals' immigration and citizenship status — for…

The Economic Times

US-bound students face more paperwork, shorter deadlines under Trump's new immigration rule

International students heading to the US will soon face more immigration paperwork after the Trump administration replaced the decades-old Duration of Status (D/S) system with fixed admission periods. Lawyers say the biggest change is to immigration status—not student visas—with stricter deadlines, shorter grace periods and additional USCIS filings for many…

The Times of India

H-1B update: No second lottery, USCIS says it has received enough petitions for FY 2027

In a major update, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced Friday that there will be no second lottery for FY2027. "US Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa US advanced degree exemption, known…

Latin Times

Trump Admin Revives 'Public Charge' Rule That Could Deny Green Cards to Immigrants Who Use Public Benefits

USCIS said "the federal government is reaffirming the requirement of self-reliance" and "protecting public resources with the measure

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