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H-1B visa uncertainty drives surge in O-1 and EB pathways as US immigration tightens norms

March 11, 2026 11:53 pm

Indian tech workers are increasingly turning to visa alternatives like O-1 and EB-1 as H-1B delays, backlogs and policy changes reshape career decisions.

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'Illegal alien from India': ICE detains man in New Jersey for alleged sexual assault of minor

February 17, 2026 5:01 pm

New Jersey sexual assault case: Detailing the charges against the Indian national, ICE in a post on X identified the man as Vodela Yashaswi Kottapalli and wrote that he is “a criminal illegal alien from India.”

U.S. Border Patrol officers walk along a street in Minneapolis, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Gray,File)

US Homeland Security enters partial shutdown as Senate fails to pass funding Bill

February 14, 2026 2:05 pm

The shutdown was triggered after lawmakers failed to secure the 60 votes required to clear the DHS appropriations legislation. The vote fell largely along party lines, deepening an ongoing standoff between Republicans and Democrats over immigration enforcement policy.

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Student Visas And Immigration 2026: Why the US, UK, Canada, Australia are cutting permits and raising fees this year

February 08, 2026 9:44 am

Despite challenges, not all major destination countries are tightening access for international students. Germany continues to maintain a relatively stable and accessible visa regime, with ongoing efforts to streamline digital applications and offering low or no tuition fees alongside clear post-study work and residency pathways.

US government has announced a substantial, though temporary, expansion of the H-2B non-immigrant visa

USCIS to start H-1B registrations from March 4 with $215 fee; new cap for H-2B at 64k additional visas

February 04, 2026 7:02 pm

USCIS said employers whose registrations are selected and who proceed to file cap-subject H-1B petitions may be required to pay an additional fee of up to $100,000 before filing the petition, depending on eligibility and future implementation guidelines.

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FBI takes over investigation from Minnesota officials for killing of US woman Renee Good by ICE agent

January 08, 2026 11:37 pm

Minnesota state’s top investigative agency, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), have said that they were blocked from probing the incident and are withdrawing from the investigation.

Babblejit "Bubbly" Kaur, was detained by ICE during a routine biometrics appointment for her approved green card application. (File)

Indian-origin woman restaurateur detained by ICE

December 16, 2025 6:42 pm

Family says 60-year-old Babblejit Kaur, who has no criminal record, was taken into custody at USCIS office, sparking outrage

Afghan national who entered US under Operation Allies Welcome arrested for alleged ISIS-K links

December 05, 2025 12:17 am

ISIS-K, also known as IS-K, is the official Islamic State affiliate operating in the Khorasan, which comprises Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran.

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for H-1B visa applicants, including LinkedIn profiles review

December 04, 2025 2:23 pm

H-1B Visa Vetting Update: The State Department cable, sent on December 2 to all US missions, reportedly directs US consular officers to review LinkedIn profiles or resumes of the H-1B visa applicants and their family members.

US pauses immigration applications for migrants from 19 travel-ban nations

December 03, 2025 12:26 pm

US Pauses Immigration Applications Ban List: The sweeping immigration changes come amid the shooting at two National Guard troops in Washington DC last week by an Afghan national, who remains in custody and has been formally charged by the Justice Department.