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Loss of work permits, removal from country: DHS sets strict penalties for unpaid asylum fees, issues compliance deadline

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled new immigration fee rules under the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Act of 2025, warning that asylum seekers who fail to pay a newly introduced annual charge could face rejection of their cases, loss of work permits and possible removal from the country.

The Times of India

Green Card update: US judge rules USCIS cannot pause applications indefinitely, calls policy ‘unlawful’

A US federal judge has ruled that immigration authorities cannot indefinitely pause green card applications from immigrants linked to countries under travel restrictions, calling the policy unlawful and ordering the government to resume processing certain cases.

The Times of India

DHS Training Materials Say Posting 'Stop Israeli Terror in Palestine' on Social Media Is Now Grounds to Deny Someone a Green Card

DHS training materials instruct officers to consider pro-Palestinian social media posts as negative factors in green card applications, marking a shift in US immigration policy.

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No Green Card if you are a critic of Israel: New immigration rule on disqualifying factors

Not only anti-America, but anti-Israel and pro-Palestine social media posts can also block a Green Card as a new immigration guidance issued by the Donald Trump administration expands the disqualifying factors, New York Times reported. The guidance has examples of what can be seen anti-Israel and can be a ground…

The Times of India

Trump team looking to deport loved ones of a worker killed in Baltimore bridge disaster

Mother of 7-year-old US citizen at risk of removal after applying for protections under Biden that were denied under Trump

The Independent UK

US Government Allegedly To Ban World Cup Attendees If Social Media Profile Deems Them Antisemitic

The US plans to implement social media vetting for 2026 World Cup attendees, focusing on antisemitism. This has sparked debate over privacy and security, with officials clarifying the policy's scope.

International Business Times

US Government Allegedly to Ban World Cup Attendees If Social Media Profile Deems Them Antisemitic

The US plans to implement social media vetting for 2026 World Cup attendees, focusing on antisemitism. This has sparked debate over privacy and security, with officials clarifying the policy's scope.

International Business Times UK

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'You are not going to get a Green Card if...': USCIS director warns about opening older cases to send people back

USCIS director Joseph Edlow said fraudsters and other criminals should be prepared to face the consequences as the administration is coming after people who have a Green Card. With new special agents on board, the agency is on its way to opening multiple tip lines where people can report immigration…

The Times of India

H-1B visa fraud: Two Indian-origin men plead guilty in California; hired people for non-existent posts

Two Indian-origin men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to H-1B visa fraud where they hired foreign nationals, promising them jobs at the University of California, while the university had no such requirements. Sampath Rajidi, 51, and Sreedhar Mada, 51 submitted H-1B visa petitions for many beneficiaries between June 2020 and…

The Times of India

H-1B lottery selection rates increased to 'unseen levels' under Trump's new rule, claim immigration firms

The first H-1B lottery (FY 2027) held under the second Donald Trump administration this year saw selection rates jump to "unseen levels", Bloomberg Law reported, citing data from immigration firms. This was the first lottery that was based on wage levels and also after the administration imposed a $100,000 fee…

The Times of India

After Record-High Interest, Fewer People Are Applying for and Being Approved for U.S. Citizenship

Newly released data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shows that last year's figures were marked by fluctuations in applications and a decline in approvals.

Latin Times

DHS Investigating Eric Swalwell Over Hiring Of a Nanny As Backlash Against Lawmaker Mounts

Embattled California representative Eric Swalwell is under investigation related to his employment of a Brazilian nanny.

International Business Times

'Age difference, limited shared language...': Immigration attorney explains how getting marriage-based Green Card can become riskier

Immigration lawyers say scrutiny around marriage-based Green Card applications in US has tightened in recent months, with applicants facing closer checks during interviews and increased enforcement action even at the interview stage. Marriage remains one of the most common routes to permanent residency, but attorneys warn that the process is…

The Times of India

Illegal Pakistani truck driver arrested in US, three years after killing Maryland man in wrong-way crash

A Pakistani man has finally been caughter by the authorities in the US, three years after he caused a fatal crash that killed a Maryland man in 2023. The arrest, however, was not done by the law enforcement but by the immigration who nabbed Dawood Hussain, a Pakistani national, in…

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Not end of road for those who didn't get selected in H-1B lottery: Immigration attorney explains 8 best options

Not getting picked up in the H-1B lottery that has now concluded for FY 2027 is not the end of the road for American Dream, immigration attorney Felipe Jimenez said, as there are many other visa programs and viable options to remain legally in the US. Several Redditors expressed their…

Axios

The surprise winners of Trump's immigration wars

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

The Times of India

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…

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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.

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

$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…

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