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‘Trolls wanted me deported’: Karnataka-born founder becomes US citizen after visa struggles

August 18, 2026 5:04 am

A founder from Karnataka has earned US citizenship after facing money troubles, job setbacks and a false complaint that put his future in the country at risk.

The policy appeared in the Federal Register on Thursday. It will be formally published on July 20 and take effect on September 18. (AI-generated image)

Applying for a US green card? Trump's revived rule could affect you

July 17, 2026 3:22 pm

Thousands of Indians apply annually for permanent residency in the US. The revived rule could affect applicants depending on their financial circumstances and immigration category.

'American jobs not for foreign fraudsters': JD Vance as US launches major H-1B visa fraud probe

July 10, 2026 4:46 am

The investigation is being led by the Department of Labour's Office of Inspector General, which said it has uncovered alleged schemes involving fraudulent visa applications, exploitation of foreign workers and practices that may have undercut American workers.

H-1B visas explained: As US marks 250 years, why Indians dominate America's tech workforce

June 27, 2026 1:16 pm

The H-1B visa allows US employers to hire highly skilled foreign professionals in specialised fields such as software engineering, AI, cloud computing and cybersecurity.

US clarifies green card rule for H-1B workers: Who can stay in America during application process

May 31, 2026 3:52 pm

The change led to concern among foreign workers, especially Indians in the technology sector.

‘I just count the days left in the US’: Job loss fears haunt Indian H-1B professionals

‘I don't think in months anymore... just counting the days': H-1B anxiety grips Indian tech workers

May 07, 2026 4:35 pm

For Indian professionals on H-1B visas, a layoff is more than the loss of a job — it can trigger a 60-day countdown to find a new sponsor, sell homes, restart green card processes, or leave the US altogether. With the Trump administration cracking down on immigrants, The Indian Express speaks to three professionals navigating the uncertainty.