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The NRI Herald Weekly, May 24, 2026

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This week, the NRI Herald covers a flurry of visa policy changes from the Trump administration that have Indian-American families and tech workers on edge. We also track political gains by Indian Americans in local elections, mourn a tech icon, and celebrate cultural milestones. Here is your edition.

National & US-India

Diplomatic ties between India and the US remain strong even as visa policies tighten. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar called the diaspora a 'living bridge,' while Secretary Rubio's visit sparked both concern and alignment on immigration.

Immigration & Visa

A wave of new rules from the Trump administration is reshaping the green card and H-1B landscape. From requiring applicants to leave the US to proposed salary hikes, Indian professionals and families face uncertainty.

From H-1B to 'maybe': Green card dream hits red light
Visa & Immigration

From H-1B to 'maybe': Green card dream hits red light

From H-1B to 'maybe': Green card dream hits red light  

US Lawmakers Slam Trump's Green Card Rule, Vow To Block 'Reckless' Move
Visa & Immigration

US Lawmakers Slam Trump's Green Card Rule, Vow To Block 'Reckless' Move

US Lawmakers Slam Trump's Green Card Rule, Vow To Block 'Reckless' Move  

Over 1.2 million Indian-American families in limbo: Former White House advisor as US tightens Green Card process | World News
Visa & Immigration

Over 1.2 million Indian-American families in limbo: Former White House advisor as US tightens Green Card process | World News

Over 1.2 million Indian-American families in limbo: Former White House advisor as US tightens Green Card process | World News  

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Will Grant ‘Adjustment of Status’ Only in Extraordinary Circumstances
Visa & Immigration

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Will Grant ‘Adjustment of Status’ Only in Extraordinary Circumstances

Trump administration will make green card hopefuls return to home countries before applying
Visa & Immigration

Trump administration will make green card hopefuls return to home countries before applying

Trump administration will make green card hopefuls return to home countries before applying  

Green Card Applicants Have To Go Home First Says New USCIS Memo
Visa & Immigration

Green Card Applicants Have To Go Home First Says New USCIS Memo

Green Card Applicants Have To Go Home First Says New USCIS Memo  

Trump tells immigrants: Leave US to have a shot at a green card
Visa & Immigration

Trump tells immigrants: Leave US to have a shot at a green card

Trump tells immigrants: Leave US to have a shot at a green card  

Want a green card? Leave the United States first
Visa & Immigration

Want a green card? Leave the United States first

Want a green card? Leave the United States first  

Waiting for Green Card? Return to your country first: Trump admin ends ‘loophole’
Visa & Immigration

Waiting for Green Card? Return to your country first: Trump admin ends ‘loophole’

Waiting for Green Card? Return to your country first: Trump admin ends ‘loophole’  

US H-1B Visa Bill Proposes 3-Year Freeze, $200K Salary
Visa & Immigration

US H-1B Visa Bill Proposes 3-Year Freeze, $200K Salary

US H-1B Visa Bill Proposes 3-Year Freeze, $200K Salary  

June 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 Remains Current for Green Card Filing
Visa & Immigration

June 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 Remains Current for Green Card Filing

June 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 Remains Current for Green Card Filing  

H1B visa Layoffs: 'Find Work In 60 Days Or Leave US': Layoffs Put Indian Techies In A Pickle
Visa & Immigration

H1B visa Layoffs: 'Find Work In 60 Days Or Leave US': Layoffs Put Indian Techies In A Pickle

H1B visa Layoffs: 'Find Work In 60 Days Or Leave US': Layoffs Put Indian Techies In A Pickle  

Discover Which US Visas Are Open for Indians in 2026
Visa & Immigration

Discover Which US Visas Are Open for Indians in 2026

Discover Which US Visas Are Open for Indians in 2026  

Rising US visa demand makes early planning critical for Indian students
Visa & Immigration

Rising US visa demand makes early planning critical for Indian students

Rising US visa demand makes early planning critical for Indian students  

Trump’s H-1B visa squeeze paves way for Indian tech exodus
Visa & Immigration

Trump’s H-1B visa squeeze paves way for Indian tech exodus

Trump’s H-1B visa squeeze paves way for Indian tech exodus  

80% of companies have an immigrant in a top leadership role, Trump’s visa crackdown is forcing them to make a ‘plan C,’ warns immigration expert
Visa & Immigration

80% of companies have an immigrant in a top leadership role, Trump’s visa crackdown is forcing them to make a ‘plan C,’ warns immigration expert

80% of companies have an immigrant in a top leadership role, Trump’s visa crackdown is forcing them to make a ‘plan C,’ warns immigration expert  

June 2026 Visa Bulletin
Visa & Immigration

June 2026 Visa Bulletin

June 2026 Visa Bulletin  

US immigration authorities investigate foreign students for alleged fake OPT job claims
Visa & Immigration

US immigration authorities investigate foreign students for alleged fake OPT job claims

US immigration authorities investigate foreign students for alleged fake OPT job claims  

Fed up with bad behavior, Thailand reduces visa-free length for over 90 countries, including the US
Visa & Immigration

Fed up with bad behavior, Thailand reduces visa-free length for over 90 countries, including the US

Fed up with bad behavior, Thailand reduces visa-free length for over 90 countries, including the US  

Community & Politics

Indian Americans are making strides in US politics and civic life. From historic council wins in Texas to primary advances in Georgia, the community's political footprint is growing. Also covered: philanthropy, education honors, and diaspora safety.

Indian American Woman Wins Historic Cedar Park Council Seat in Austin Suburb
Politics

Indian American Woman Wins Historic Cedar Park Council Seat in Austin Suburb

Indian American Woman Wins Historic Cedar Park Council Seat in Austin Suburb  

4 Indian American educators honored for teaching excellence
Politics

4 Indian American educators honored for teaching excellence

4 Indian American educators honored for teaching excellence  

Indian diaspora withdraws $2 bn from banks amid West Asia turmoil
Politics

Indian diaspora withdraws $2 bn from banks amid West Asia turmoil

Indian diaspora withdraws $2 bn from banks amid West Asia turmoil  

SubscriberWrites: From the West to Ukraine: Rising Xenophobia Against the Indian Diaspora
Politics

SubscriberWrites: From the West to Ukraine: Rising Xenophobia Against the Indian Diaspora

SubscriberWrites: From the West to Ukraine: Rising Xenophobia Against the Indian Diaspora  

US-based 'Kashmir NRI Today' launches 'Kids Corner' for young Indian diaspora
Politics

US-based 'Kashmir NRI Today' launches 'Kids Corner' for young Indian diaspora

US-based 'Kashmir NRI Today' launches 'Kids Corner' for young Indian diaspora  

South Asian and Indian Americans advance in Georgia primaries
Politics

South Asian and Indian Americans advance in Georgia primaries

South Asian and Indian Americans advance in Georgia primaries  

The Frisco Test: What Happened in One Texas Suburb Signals a National Shift
Politics

The Frisco Test: What Happened in One Texas Suburb Signals a National Shift

The Frisco Test: What Happened in One Texas Suburb Signals a National Shift  

Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Proposed Constitutional Amendment Barring Naturalized Citizens From Congress, Federal Posts
Politics

Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Proposed Constitutional Amendment Barring Naturalized Citizens From Congress, Federal Posts

Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Proposed Constitutional Amendment Barring Naturalized Citizens From Congress, Federal Posts  

Nancy Mace targets foreign-born Congress member
Politics

Nancy Mace targets foreign-born Congress member

Nancy Mace targets foreign-born Congress member  

Georgia Lt. Governor candidate through to run-off
Politics

Georgia Lt. Governor candidate through to run-off

Georgia Lt. Governor candidate through to run-off  

Connecting global resources to local impact: The evolution of Indian American giving
Politics

Connecting global resources to local impact: The evolution of Indian American giving

Connecting global resources to local impact: The evolution of Indian American giving  

3 Indian Americans in 2026 TIME100 Philanthropy list
Politics

3 Indian Americans in 2026 TIME100 Philanthropy list

3 Indian Americans in 2026 TIME100 Philanthropy list  

Indian journalist Tanzil Asif wins $90,000 Knight-Wallace fellowship
Politics

Indian journalist Tanzil Asif wins $90,000 Knight-Wallace fellowship

Indian journalist Tanzil Asif wins $90,000 Knight-Wallace fellowship  

US-based NRI arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly possessing seven live bullets illegally
Politics

US-based NRI arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly possessing seven live bullets illegally

US-based NRI arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly possessing seven live bullets illegally  

Telugu Family Suffers Brutal Road Accident In US!
Politics

Telugu Family Suffers Brutal Road Accident In US!

Telugu Family Suffers Brutal Road Accident In US!  

Indian American scientist Sanjayan to lead New York Climate Exchange
Politics

Indian American scientist Sanjayan to lead New York Climate Exchange

Indian American scientist Sanjayan to lead New York Climate Exchange  

Kamala Harris | Biography, Policies, Family, & Facts
Politics

Kamala Harris | Biography, Policies, Family, & Facts

Kamala Harris | Biography, Policies, Family, & Facts  

Business & Tech

Indian-origin investors and entrepreneurs are making news in business and tech. A potential $128 billion SpaceX IPO windfall, Adani's US investment plans, and the passing of Microsoft veteran Soma Somasegar lead the section.

This Indian-Origin Investor Could Earn $128 Billion From SpaceX IPO
Business

This Indian-Origin Investor Could Earn $128 Billion From SpaceX IPO

This Indian-Origin Investor Could Earn $128 Billion From SpaceX IPO  

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Month: Indian entrepreneur Jyoti Chand of Jotes uses clothes to reclaim culture
Business

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Month: Indian entrepreneur Jyoti Chand of Jotes uses clothes to reclaim culture

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Month: Indian entrepreneur Jyoti Chand of Jotes uses clothes to reclaim culture  

Adani Group Gets Backing From Indian-American Leaders as Bernstein Turns Bullish on Group Stocks
Business

Adani Group Gets Backing From Indian-American Leaders as Bernstein Turns Bullish on Group Stocks

Adani Group Gets Backing From Indian-American Leaders as Bernstein Turns Bullish on Group Stocks  

UCLA physicist Anshul Kogar wins $2 million research award
Business

UCLA physicist Anshul Kogar wins $2 million research award

UCLA physicist Anshul Kogar wins $2 million research award  

Microsoft Veteran Soma Somasegar Dies; Silicon Valley Mourns
Tech

Microsoft Veteran Soma Somasegar Dies; Silicon Valley Mourns

Microsoft Veteran Soma Somasegar Dies; Silicon Valley Mourns  

Indian American startup raises $150K pre-seed to grow Telugu storytelling platform
Tech

Indian American startup raises $150K pre-seed to grow Telugu storytelling platform

Indian American startup raises $150K pre-seed to grow Telugu storytelling platform  

Former Microsoft executive S. Somasegar dies at 59, tech world pays tribute
Tech

Former Microsoft executive S. Somasegar dies at 59, tech world pays tribute

Former Microsoft executive S. Somasegar dies at 59, tech world pays tribute  

Indian-Origin Microsoft Veteran Soma Somasegar Dies At 59, Silicon Valley In Shock
Tech

Indian-Origin Microsoft Veteran Soma Somasegar Dies At 59, Silicon Valley In Shock

Indian-Origin Microsoft Veteran Soma Somasegar Dies At 59, Silicon Valley In Shock  

Adani’s proposed $10 billion investment in US a ‘game-changer’: Indian American leader
Business

Adani’s proposed $10 billion investment in US a ‘game-changer’: Indian American leader

Adani’s proposed $10 billion investment in US a ‘game-changer’: Indian American leader  

Culture & Entertainment

From music tours to storytelling platforms, Indian American artists and creators are sharing their heritage. Singer Anuradha Palakurthi-Juju previews her US tour, and rapper Fijiana talks identity.

Sports

Sports news with Indian American connections: a golfer qualifies for the US Open, India's archery team gets a new coach, and FIFA's World Cup broadcast deal in India remains unsigned.

That's the week. See you next edition.

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