The NRI Herald Weekly, May 31, 2026

This week, the Indian-American community made headlines across politics, business, and culture. From visa policy shifts to diaspora achievements, we bring you the stories that matter. Our sections cover immigration updates, community milestones, business and tech leaders, and cultural events. Read on for a curated look at the week's news.

Immigration & Visa

The U.S. exhausted its EB-2 green card quota for India for FY 2026, causing uncertainty for thousands. Meanwhile, USCIS clarified that green card applicants can remain in the country after backlash, and H-1B workers should be aware of home site visits. We also cover the chaos of new green card rules and a visa website outage affecting global processing.

Visa & Immigration

Indian-origin founder in Canada says people talk about H-1B as if Indians randomly woke up one day, booke

Visa & Immigration

WR Immigration News Digest

Visa & Immigration

United States | US visa application website issues impacting visa processing globally

Visa & Immigration

How we turned visa receipts into evidence of VFS’s add-on business

Visa & Immigration

The Visa Empire: Borders as a Business

Visa & Immigration

US exhausts EB-2 green card quota for India in FY2026

Immigration & Visa

What H-1B Workers Should Know About USCIS Home Site Visits

After Backlash, U.S. Clarifies Green Card Applicants Can Remain In Country

‘The rug pulled out from everyone’: the chaos of Trump’s new green card rules

Indian-origin founder in Canada says people talk about H-1B as if Indians randomly woke up one day, booke

WR Immigration News Digest

United States | US visa application website issues impacting visa processing globally

How we turned visa receipts into evidence of VFS’s add-on business

The Visa Empire: Borders as a Business

US exhausts EB-2 green card quota for India in FY2026

EB-2 India Immigrant Visa Limit Reached for FY 2026

United States | EB-2 visa limit met for India

United States: EB-2 India Unavailable Through September 30, 2026, What Employers and Indian Nationals Need to Know

India Per-Country Limit Reached in the EB-2 Category for FY 2026

Community & Achievements

Telugu Girl Ananya Goli Scripts History In The USA!

Indian diaspora pushes for landmark museum in Washington

Indian-origin pilot killed in helicopter crash hours after wedding in US

Indian-American Teen Wins 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Indian-American Shrey Parikh wins Scripps National Spelling Bee competition

Indian-American Shrey Parikh Triumphs at 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Indian-American Shrey Parikh wins the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

PHOTOS: Who is Shrey Parikh? Meet the Indian-origin American to win the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

GOPIO-CT To Honor Five Indian American Achievers At Its 20th Anniversary

Aravindan Vijayaraghavan wins Northwestern University teaching award

Illinois state department recognizes Priyankka Deo for operational leadership

Indian law student stabbed to death in broad daylight in Canada

Canada Horror: 22-Year-Old Indian Student Stabbed To Death, Family In Shock

Bhopal Police Probe ₹1.87 Crore Property Fraud Against NRI Doctor

Indian High Commission welcomes Australian PM's remarks on India, diaspora's contribution

Australia PM Albanese lauds India partnership, says he 'looks forward to hosting PM Modi again'

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal interacts with Indian diaspora at community reception in Toronto

US Congress stands up for Indian Americans, calls out Racist Rhetoric from President Trump’s own social media

Indian Americans are now an influential voter bloc, but divided on key issues

USA: Indian-origin Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor

I never questioned my abilities: Indian-American golfer Manav after qualifying for U.S. Open

Why we chose this moment to explore the Bay Area’s influential Indian American community

These wealthy Bay Area suburbs have become a microcosm of India

Decomposing body found in brush area in waterfront Vero Beach neighborhood

Iran war drives India’s cockroaches out, but can Modi crush them?

Business & Tech

Their meteoric rise reshaped the Bay Area and powered Silicon Valley. Is it at an end?

Who is Sanjay Mehrotra, the Indian-American who shaped semiconductor giant Micron?

Who is Sanjay Mehrotra, the Indian-origin Micron CEO who has joined the billionaire ranks?

From BITS Pilani To $1.2 Billion Net Worth: This Indian-Origin CEO Rode Micron’s 1000% Rally To Join The Bi

TOI Bharat Abroad: The Indian CEO powering America’s AI age

Founder Jeff Bezos gives update as Blue Origin rocket explodes during test; says: Very rough day, but ...

Indian engineers spent years chasing Silicon Valley. Now some say, ‘I would not come to the U.S.’

The Bay Area’s Indian dining scene has never been richer

‘Indian Aisle’ debuts at major Canadian airports amid rising global demand for Indian spirits

Indian Mangoes Are the ‘Fruit of the Gods.’ Now, in San Francisco, They Have Their Own Party

Culture & Entertainment

Sunil Gulati: The Indian American Architect Behind Soccer’s Rise in the United States

Indian football team gets rousing diaspora welcome in UK

Indian Football Team Celebrated by UK Diaspora Before Unity Cup Match

Bryant Park Picnic Performances ~ Free Dance, Music, and Theater

Meet Tesh Jennings, an Indian-American rancher who says 'not all Indians code'

Indian-American Journalist Vishnudatta Jayaraman Felicitated at New York State Assembly

NRI in US explains why returning to India after earning crores is ‘next to impossible’ | Hindustan Times

How Much Money Does An NRI Need To Return To India?

USA: NRI Sentenced in Disturbing Minor Trafficking Case

Nithya Raman surging in LA mayor’s race ahead of Tuesday vote

Indian-Origin Executive Arrested In Russia for Drug Trafficking

Who is Jugal Daterao? Indian-origin Disney executive sentenced in Russia over THC-infused gummies