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The NRI Herald Weekly, Jun 28, 2026

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This week, H-1B visa changes dominated headlines as US envoy Sergio Gor repeatedly clarified the curbs are not aimed at Indians. Meanwhile, a record pay package for an Indian-origin CEO, a mango festival drawing thousands, and FIFA World Cup streaming details round out the edition.

Immigration & Visa

H-1B visa policy shifts sparked anxiety and debate. US envoy Sergio Gor issued multiple clarifications that the changes are not India-specific. Lawmakers and advocates welcomed a court ruling, while Indian families face travel dilemmas and green card waits stretch decades.

Lawmakers, Advocates Welcome H-1B Court Ruling
Visa & Immigration

Lawmakers, Advocates Welcome H-1B Court Ruling

‘Indian H1-B holders are not…’: Immigration lawyer says waiting on green cards for years is pushing profe
Visa & Immigration

‘Indian H1-B holders are not…’: Immigration lawyer says waiting on green cards for years is pushing profe

'Not Aimed At Indians': US Envoy Sergio Gor Clarifies H-1B Visa Changes Amid Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Visa & Immigration

'Not Aimed At Indians': US Envoy Sergio Gor Clarifies H-1B Visa Changes Amid Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

Not targeted at India: Gor says H-1B visa curbs stem from wider US review process
Visa & Immigration

Not targeted at India: Gor says H-1B visa curbs stem from wider US review process

Indian couple's H-1B travel dilemma deepens amid US visa delays
Visa & Immigration

Indian couple's H-1B travel dilemma deepens amid US visa delays

H-1B visa update: US envoy Sergio Gor issues key clarification on Indians amid Trump's visa rules
Visa & Immigration

H-1B visa update: US envoy Sergio Gor issues key clarification on Indians amid Trump's visa rules

H-1B visa holders turn to the UK while keeping their US dreams alive
Visa & Immigration

H-1B visa holders turn to the UK while keeping their US dreams alive

'Not targeted at India': US envoy Sergio Gor defends Trump's H-1B visa changes
Visa & Immigration

'Not targeted at India': US envoy Sergio Gor defends Trump's H-1B visa changes

Texas H-1B workers denied license renewals over visa stamp issue
Visa & Immigration

Texas H-1B workers denied license renewals over visa stamp issue

Visa stamping expired: H-1Bs in Texas facing denial of driver's license renewal owing to 'new rule'
Visa & Immigration

Visa stamping expired: H-1Bs in Texas facing denial of driver's license renewal owing to 'new rule'

H-1B visa changes not aimed at Indians: US envoy Sergio Gor amid Trump immigration overhaul
Visa & Immigration

H-1B visa changes not aimed at Indians: US envoy Sergio Gor amid Trump immigration overhaul

Michigan H-1B hiring row grows as US envoy defends visa changes
Visa & Immigration

Michigan H-1B hiring row grows as US envoy defends visa changes

UK opens refugee sponsorship routes while tightening deportation laws
Visa & Immigration

UK opens refugee sponsorship routes while tightening deportation laws

Final Hurdles Remain, H-1B Isn't Targeting India, Says US Ambassador Sergio Gor
Visa & Immigration

Final Hurdles Remain, H-1B Isn't Targeting India, Says US Ambassador Sergio Gor

US-India trade deal soon, H-1B curbs not India-specific: US envoy Sergio Gor
Visa & Immigration

US-India trade deal soon, H-1B curbs not India-specific: US envoy Sergio Gor

From Campus to Career: Students, H-1B Professionals Rethink American Dream Amid Green Card Uncertainty
Visa & Immigration

From Campus to Career: Students, H-1B Professionals Rethink American Dream Amid Green Card Uncertainty

Anthropic Salaries For H-1B Workers Revealed: Up To Rs 13 Crore Base Pay
Visa & Immigration

Anthropic Salaries For H-1B Workers Revealed: Up To Rs 13 Crore Base Pay

Senator vows to end US green card caps for Indians amid rising hurdles
Visa & Immigration

Senator vows to end US green card caps for Indians amid rising hurdles

H-1B fears leave Indian couple worried about flying back to mother-in-law suffering from cancer; ‘might lose our jobs…’
Visa & Immigration

H-1B fears leave Indian couple worried about flying back to mother-in-law suffering from cancer; ‘might lose our jobs…’

Sergio Gor says H-1B visa process 'not targeted at India'; signals trade deal on 'incredible trajectory'
Visa & Immigration

Sergio Gor says H-1B visa process 'not targeted at India'; signals trade deal on 'incredible trajectory'

Record outflow of Indian students in mid-term study shift: Visa delays and job hurdles prompt nearly 30,000...
Visa & Immigration

Record outflow of Indian students in mid-term study shift: Visa delays and job hurdles prompt nearly 30,000...

Senator Marshall vows to end US green card caps for Indians
Visa & Immigration

Senator Marshall vows to end US green card caps for Indians

US senator calls 70-year green card wait for Indians unjust
Visa & Immigration

US senator calls 70-year green card wait for Indians unjust

Senator Marshall vows to scrap green card caps for Indians
Visa & Immigration

Senator Marshall vows to scrap green card caps for Indians

US senator calls 70-year green card wait for Indians unjust
Visa & Immigration

US senator calls 70-year green card wait for Indians unjust

Binghamton University Campus Tour 🇺🇸 | From Student Visa To Job Offers Om (Cv3rPPRcMF)
Visa & Immigration

Binghamton University Campus Tour 🇺🇸 | From Student Visa To Job Offers Om (Cv3rPPRcMF)

Politics & Education

IIT Bombay announced its first US sub-campus in partnership with SUNY Old Westbury. A city doctor won a US scholarship, and a US Congress clash over China loyalty made news. Milestones in AAPI history were noted for America250.

Business & Tech

Indian-origin CEO Shankh Mitra became the world's second-highest-paid executive after Elon Musk, earning $821 million. Entrepreneur Rahul Sahota runs a no-freezer restaurant in Arizona. Anthropic's H-1B salaries were revealed, with base pay up to Rs 13 crore.

Sports & FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedules and live streaming details for India and other countries were released. Shubman Gill met Ronaldinho at the tournament. The World Cup is opening American eyes to football's global appeal.

Culture & Community

The Indian Mango Festival in Washington drew 8,000 attendees. Hemant Pandya reflected on his 40-year journey from Mumbai theater to Cannes. These events highlight the vibrant Indian-American community.

That's the week. See you next edition.

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