EXPLAINED: Rajiv khanna | Vintage Vibes

America built its immigration advantage over decades through jobs, universities, family networks and pathways to citizenship. As migrant communities expanded, they made migration easier for next generation. This compounding network helped turn the American Dream into a self-sustaining global draw, particularly for skilled workers and international students.

Immigration experts warned against international travel for visa holders for the time being, as several instances of foreigners denied re-entry were reported. But now, the experts are urging people to exercise caution even for domestic travel because several cases of detainment have been reported in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas,…

The US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and massive green card backlogs, particularly for Indian professionals facing decades-long waits, are forcing a rethink. This unpredictability impacts career choices, entrepreneurship, and even children's futures, prompting a global talent exodus.

Premium processing has become a necessity for many US immigration applicants due to escalating delays in standard visa and employment authorization processing. Applicants across various categories are now routinely paying significant extra fees, transforming an optional service into a functional requirement to avoid job loss or status disruptions.

The QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute is heralding a breakthrough in the fight against a "nasty" virus which can cause severe disabilities and sometimes death in unborn babies.

Expectant mothers and transplant candidates are among those expected to benefit following a vaccine breakthrough at a Queensland medical research institute.