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11 charged as US busts nationwide ‘sham’ marriage ring behind 1,000 weddings

The Department of Justice has charged nearly a dozen people with participating in a multimillion-dollar scheme

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Trump admin steps up scrutiny of CPT for international students, warns colleges over misuse

The Trump administration has stepped up scrutiny of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for international students, warning American colleges and universities that improper authorization of the programme could expose both institutions and individual officials to administrative or legal consequences.

The Times of India · Aug 13

US moves immigration filings online: What it means for green card, citizenship and asylum applicants

The US is transitioning towards mandatory online filing for immigration applications. This new rule allows USCIS to require electronic submissions for eligible forms. Applicants will need a USCIS online account to submit applications electronically. This shift aims to reduce costs and improve processing efficiency for all. USCIS will announce each…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Doral's Reckoning: Inside the Legal Scramble Before Venezuela's TPS Cutoff On October 2

Most Venezuelan TPS protections quietly expired months ago — here's what the October 2 date still covers, and why a June Supreme Court ruling makes even that narrow exception fragile.

Latin Times · Aug 9

US may end H-1B job-loss grace period for foreign workers; Indians could face impact

The US Department of Homeland Security may eliminate a 60-day grace period for certain foreign workers. This proposed change could significantly impact Indian professionals working in the United States. Currently, this period allows workers time to find new employment or depart the country. The proposal is under review and has…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

USCIS's Immigration Caseload Climbs Back Past 11 Million as Processing Keeps Slipping

USCIS's pending caseload hit 11.3 million as wait times nearly doubled and denial rates climbed, new government-derived data show.

Latin Times · Aug 8

'USCIS makes mistakes': Immigration expert breaks down new H-1B, Green Card rule, calls its another step in dismantling legal immigration

The USCIS recently announced a major rule change that would affect many categories of visa and Green Card applicants. The agency said that when an applicant submits an application that is not complete, the agency asks for more documents, but now the officers will be empowered to deny the application.…

The Times of India · Aug 6

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement rules get tougher: Could one missing document cost you?

USCIS now rejects incomplete visa and green card applications immediately. Applicants must submit all required documents from the outset. This policy change reverses previous practices encouraging evidence requests. The agency aims to improve efficiency and reduce processing backlogs. Thousands of Indian nationals face stricter application requirements for US immigration benefits.

The Economic Times · Aug 6

'12 years in the US, leaving with empty hands': Indian woman says her H-1B was revoked because employer didn't run payroll

An Indian woman working in the US on an H-1B visa shared her story in an NRI group about how she has to go back to India after spending 12 years, which came to nothing after all. The issue, she explained, was that she was working for a consultancy and…

The Times of India · Aug 6

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 · Aug 6