Visa & Immigration
- Visa & Immigration
Italy Work Visas Target Skilled Indian Professionals
Italian government has approved a massive quota of 500,000 work visas between 2026 and 2028 to fill critical labor shortages. Employers must secure a Nulla Osta, allowing professionals to claim visas and relocate.
NRI Herald • Aug 31
- Visa & Immigration
Germany Steps Up Indian Hiring Despite Political Heat
Germany increased annual skilled worker visas for Indian nationals from 20,000 to 90,000 to address labor shortages. Additionally, the Opportunity Card introduces point-based job hunting, and the EU Blue Card streamlines pathways to permanent residency.
NRI Herald • Aug 29
- Visa & Immigration
US Universities Pause CPT for International Students After Trump Warning
Trump administration has issued a federal memorandum restricting Curricular Practical Training (CPT) work authorizations for international students, warning that non-compliant universities could lose their certification to enroll foreign students
NRI Herald • Aug 28
- Visa & Immigration
US Visa Interview Pause Worries Indian Applicants
Indian families face uncertainty as US pauses immigrant visa interviews. Spouses and parents are significantly impacted by this administrative halt. This pause creates cascading scheduling delays and operational uncertainty for applicants.
NRI Herald • Aug 28
- Visa & Immigration
Visa Hurdles Mount for Indian Students in Canada, US
Indian student applications to the US fell 15% following new visa rules, while Canada’s cap on study permits and higher rejection rates create significant immigration hurdles. These changes follow stricter housing and work hour limits.
NRI Herald • Aug 24
- Visa & Immigration
J-1 Visa Labor Shift Sparks Texas Immigration Concerns
J-1 visa has shifted from cultural exchange to temporary labor, with 75% of 275,000 visas in 2025 going to workers. High overstay rates and seasonal programs raise concerns over local job displacement and illegal immigration.
NRI Herald • Aug 24 - Visa & Immigration
Why Tech Expert Vivek Wadhwa Wants to Abolish the H-1B Visa Program
Vivek Wadhwa demands abolishing the H-1B visa program, arguing it is corrupted by labor arbitrage and body shops. He claims it traps skilled immigrants in endless green-card backlogs, requiring a complete replacement.
NRI Herald • Aug 23
- Visa & Immigration
US Expands $750 B-1/B-2 Visa Fast-Track Program to More Countries
US expanded its $750 B-1/B-2 visa fast-track pilot to Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Honduras, allowing interview appointments within 10 business days. This program is scheduled to run until December 31, 2026.
NRI Herald • Aug 21
- Visa & Immigration
Proposed H-1B Visa Fee Update Clears White House Review
A proposed DHS rule updating H-1B visa petition fees cleared White House review on August 20, 2026. The upcoming regulation moves to public comment next, threatening increased costs for employers and visa workers.
NRI Herald • Aug 20
- Visa & Immigration
Two-Day US Visa Overstay Strands 82-Year-Old Traveler in Singapore
An 82-year-old Indian woman traveling to Seattle was denied entry in Singapore after her US visa was unexpectedly revoked mid-flight. The cancellation stemmed from a previous two-day US overstay, forcing her family to return to India
NRI Herald • Aug 18
- Visa & Immigration
India Overtakes China in EB-5 Visa Filings as Backlogs Grow
India leads quarterly EB-5 visa filings as wealthy families and H-1B holders evade long green card backlogs. Investors are utilizing concurrent filing and rural projects to secure faster processing before the September 2026 grandfathering deadline.
NRI Herald • Aug 18
- Visa & Immigration
US Work Visas Face Rising Uncertainty as Backlogs Grow
US employment-based immigration faces severe strain from a 175.6% jump in temporary visa backlogs and quadrupled green card bottlenecks. Employers are spending $300 million in premium fees to expedite approvals, highlighting systemic, costly processing delays.
NRI Herald • Aug 18
- Visa & Immigration
NY Indian Consulate Camp Assists 542 Diaspora Members in Hicksville
Indian Consulate in New York held a camp in Hicksville, aiding 542 diaspora members with passport, OCI, and visa services. Officials resolved 212 inquiries while emphasizing accessible emergency support and warning against unauthorized brokers.
NRI Herald • Aug 17
- Visa & Immigration
New Form I-539 and I-765 Requirements Take Effect September 15
Starting September 15, 2026, USCIS mandates new Form I-539 and I-765 forms for H-1B families and students. International students lose open-ended stays, replaced by fixed admission periods up to four years.
NRI Herald • Aug 17
- Visa & Immigration
Pradhan Outlines New Digital Consular Services for Indians Abroad
Indian Consul General Binaya Pradhan has introduced streamlined digital consular services and expanded application portals to enhance accessibility and remove intermediaries. These initiatives aim to simplify visa and welfare support for the diaspora
NRI Herald • Aug 14
- Visa & Immigration
5 Major U.S. Immigration Changes Impacting Visa Holders in 2026
2026 U.S. immigration policy shifts heavily impact foreign visa holders through expanded travel bans, rigorous social media vetting, suspended immigrant visas for many nations, eliminated open-ended student statuses, and stricter public charge financial scrutiny.
NRI Herald • Aug 14
- Visa & Immigration
US Cracks Down on CPT Work Visas for International Students
Trump administration is intensifying scrutiny of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for international students. Federal agencies warned universities that misuse of work authorization for employment rather than strict academic requirements carries severe legal penalties.
NRI Herald • Aug 13
- Visa & Immigration
DHS Expands $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 Fees to Visa Extensions
Starting September 9, 2026, visa-dependent U.S. firms (50+ workers, 50%+ visas) must pay new $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 fees for same-employer extensions under a final rule published in the Federal Register.
NRI Herald • Aug 10
- Visa & Immigration
Ajay Bhutoria Opposes DHS Plan to End H-1B Grace Period
Advocate Ajay Bhutoria opposed a DHS proposal to remove the 60-day H-1B grace period, arguing it forces immediate deportations and hurts innovation. He urged a 180-day extension to support skilled technology workers.
NRI Herald • Aug 9
- Visa & Immigration
Proposed DHS Rule May End H-1B Job Search Grace Period
H-1B workers could lose the 60-day grace period to find a new job if DHS finalizes a proposed rule under the Trump administration.
NRI Herald • Aug 8
- Visa & Immigration
Indian Students Get Only 22,149 US F-1 Visas in Peak Months
U.S. issued only 22,149 F-1 student visas to Indian nationals from May to August 2025, marking a 62% drop from the 58,694 visas granted during the same peak period in 2024. This sharp decline stems from tighter U.S. screening and broader administration policy shifts restricting work-linked pathways
NRI Herald • Aug 6
- Visa & Immigration
US Tightens Visa Rules: USCIS Can Deny H-1B, Green Card Filings
USCIS updated its policy on August 5, 2026, allowing officers to deny H-1B, green card, and other visa filings outright without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) if applications are incomplete or lack initial supporting evidence.
NRI Herald • Aug 6
- Visa & Immigration
Indian Woman's H-1B Revoked Over Payroll Issue After 12 Years in US
An Indian woman face deportation after her H-1B visa was revoked following payroll and remote work discrepancies, leaving her 60 days to secure a new sponsor or change status after 12 years in the U.S.
NRI Herald • Aug 6
- Visa & Immigration
US Student Visas Plummet for Indian, Chinese Nationals Under New Policy
U.S. F-1 student visas for Indian and Chinese nationals plummeted 60% and 46% due to tighter policies, four-year caps, and shortened grace periods. This shift forces applicants toward more predictable European educational pipelines.
NRI Herald • Aug 5
- Visa & Immigration
US Court Halts H-1B Fee Hike as Tech Hiring Jumps 31%
U.S. federal appeals court blocked the Trump administration's controversial $100,000 H-1B visa application fee, ruling it an unauthorized tax. While the legal battle continues, the decision halts the expensive fee and removes a major barrier for employers hiring skilled international talent
NRI Herald • Aug 4
- Visa & Immigration
Labor Dept Bans 4 Firms From H-1B Hiring Over Violations
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has barred four companies GowraTech, LLC, Renotek Group LLC, Seeloz, Inc., and Sherwood at Mount Dora, Inc. from participating in the H-1B visa program after designating them as "willful violators" of federal labor rules
NRI Herald • Aug 4
- Visa & Immigration
Utah Lawmaker Backs State Visa Program for Workers
U.S. Senator John Curtis introduced a bipartisan bill enabling states to issue 3-year renewable guest-worker visas to address labor shortages. The proposal maintains federal control over security checks and final immigration enforcement
NRI Herald • Aug 4
- Visa & Immigration
EB-5 Visa Deadline Sep 30: Key for Indian H-1B Holders
Indian H-1B and F-1 visa holders must file their EB-5 investment petitions (Form I-526E) on or before September 30, 2026, to secure "grandfathering" protection under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA)
NRI Herald • Aug 2
- Visa & Immigration
U.S. Officials Unite to Combat Trucking Industry Fraud
U.S. government has initiated a federal crackdown on trucking fraud by closing 110 CDL schools and investigating 400 more. This joint task force aims to remove unqualified drivers, enhance highway safety, and combat human trafficking.
NRI Herald • Aug 31
- Visa & Immigration
DHS Proposes $103,265 H-1B Cap Filing Fee
DHS proposes a $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions, excluding nonprofits, to fund immigration administration. This initiative, subject to a 30-day public comment period, faces anticipated legal challenges before potential implementation.
NRI Herald • Aug 24
- Visa & Immigration
India Weighs In as US Plans $100K Fee for Foreign Grad Work
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has responded to reports that the U.S. is considering a $100,000 fee for international graduates using OPT program, stating that while immigration policy is a sovereign right, India will actively raise and protect the interests of its students
NRI Herald • Aug 2
- Visa & Immigration
Indian Student Says Fake US Firm Led to OPT Loss, Warning Others
An Indian student's STEM OPT visa was revoked following a USCIS audit revealing their employer was a fake shell company with no physical U.S. office, resulting in a 30-day deportation order.
NRI Herald • Aug 1
- Visa & Immigration
Indian Woman's Fast Green Card Claim Sparks Backlash
A viral video by an Indian woman boasting about securing a U.S. Green Card in just two months through her marriage to an Army veteran has sparked a major online backlash
NRI Herald • Jul 31
- Visa & Immigration
US Proposes $100K OPT Visa Fee for International Grads
Trump administration is actively considering a proposal to impose a $100,000 fee on international graduates who want to work in the United States through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program
NRI Herald • Jul 31
- Visa & Immigration
H-1B Indian Engineer Loses AI Job After 6 Years At Fortune 500 Firm
Indian AI engineer lost his job at a Fortune 500 company because the firm offshored his entire project to its team in India. The engineer, who spent six years in the United States earning a master's degree and working under an H-1B visa, was forced to prepare for a return home
NRI Herald • Jul 30
- Visa & Immigration
ICE Targets Immigration Attorney With $470K Fine Over False Asylum Claims
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced it is seeking a maximum civil penalty of $470,584 against immigration attorney Suraj Raj Singh. The agency alleges Singh prepared and filed 118 fraudulent documents across 54 asylum cases using nearly identical claims
NRI Herald • Jul 30
- Visa & Immigration
New US Bill Proposes 7-Year Green Card Path for Indian Immigrants
The newly reintroduced Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 bill proposes a streamlined pathway to permanent residency for long-term U.S. residents, potentially bypassing the decades-long backlogs that disproportionately affect Indian professionals
NRI Herald • Jul 29
- Visa & Immigration
Trump Airport Immigration Crackdown Detains Visa Overstays
Trump administration has significantly expanded airport immigration enforcement through an increased collaboration between the TSA and Immigration and ICE. This expanded crackdown targets individuals with expired visas who are traveling domestically, marking a major departure from past practices
NRI Herald • Jul 29
- Visa & Immigration
US Expedites Certain Asylum Cases to Immigration Courts
Trump administration has issued a sweeping new federal rule that fast-tracks the asylum process by allowing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to refer certain asylum seekers directly to immigration courts without conducting an interview first
NRI Herald • Jul 27
- Visa & Immigration
US Senate Bill Proposes 3-Year H-1B Visa Pause and $100K Fee
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy, a Republican from Montana, introduced the H-1B Abuse Prevention Act of 2026 in the Senate, proposing a sweeping overhaul that includes a three-year freeze on new H-1B visas and permanently codifying a controversial $100,000 petition fee
NRI Herald • Jul 25
- Visa & Immigration
Viral Claims on H-1B Landlords Spark Mortgage Fraud Scrutiny
Viral social media claims suggest widespread mortgage and visa fraud among H-1B visa holders who are landlords. These claims typically allege that dozens of foreign workers share single residential addresses or use "ghost offices" to secure visas
NRI Herald • Jul 22
- Visa & Immigration
Family Green Card Applicants Get August Visa Bulletin Boost
The August Visa Bulletin offers a boost for family-based green card applicants, potentially reducing wait times.August 2026 Visa Bulletin advanced family-sponsored categories, with F2A advancing 18.5 months, while employment-based tracks faced significant stagnation, retrogression, and impending freezes for high-demand regions
NRI Herald • Jul 21
- Visa & Immigration
Indian Brothers Detained by ICE Following USCIS Interview in San Jose
Two brothers from India were taken into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on July 21, 2026, after attending a Refugee/Asylee Family Petition interview at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in San Jose
NRI Herald • Jul 21
- Visa & Immigration
EB-5 Visas: The Career Escape Hatch for Indian H-1B Professionals
As H-1B green card backlogs stretch into decades and employment-based categories freeze, Indian professionals are increasingly utilizing the $800,000 EB-5 investment program. This strategy provides rural or high-unemployment set-asides, offering immediate workplace freedom and an accelerated path to bypassing country caps.
NRI Herald • Jul 21
- Visa & Immigration
USCIS August 2026 Visa Bulletin Warns of EB-1 India Retrogression
August 2026 Visa Bulletin highlights EB-1 India unavailability due to high demand, while EB-2 India remains unavailable and EB-3 action dates face continued stagnation, impacting employment-based immigration timelines for petitioners and attorneys
NRI Herald • Jul 21
- Visa & Immigration
Indian Students Face Sept 15 US Visa Deadline
Ending Duration of Status, a new US visa rule enforces a strict Sept 15 deadline, capping stays at four years and cutting grace periods
NRI Herald • Jul 21
- Visa & Immigration
Indian Students Second Among Record UK University Applicants
Indian students remain the second-largest group of international applicants to UK universities, just behind China. Recent UCAS data reveals a 30% surge in undergraduate applications, though students face tighter visa rules
NRI Herald • Jul 20
- Visa & Immigration
India Opens Talks With U.S. Over Stricter Visa Rules for Students and Professionals
India has begun dialogue with Washington over tougher U.S. visa rules affecting students, exchange visitors and journalists, seeking flexibility, in-country renewals and reduced administrative burdens for Indian nationals pursuing study or work.
NRI Herald • Jul 19
- Visa & Immigration
Is Canada's Tax System Causing a Brain Drain? Why Skilled Immigrants Are Leaving
Canada attracts skilled immigrants effectively but struggles to retain them due to high top marginal tax rates combined with lower salaries and housing costs. Tax rates hit hard at lower thresholds, top combined rates reach 53.5% in Ontario and B.C
NRI Herald • Jul 19
- Visa & Immigration
Why Germany Loses Its Lure For Indian Professionals
While Germany is expanding skilled visas for Indians, many professionals find the country loses its appeal due to high taxes, strict language barriers, and slow bureaucracy.
NRI Herald • Jul 19
- Visa & Immigration
Indian Illegal Immigration To US Via 'Donkey Route' Drops 70%
Indian illegal immigration to the United States has plummeted by nearly 70% due to strict U.S. border enforcement, direct deportation flights, and local crackdowns on human smuggling networks in regions like Punjab, making illegal transit increasingly difficult and financially risky.
NRI Herald • Jul 18
- Visa & Immigration
USCIS Reaches H-1B FY2027 Cap of 85,000, No Second Lottery
USCIS reached the 85,000-slot H-1B cap for FY2027 by June 30, 2026, including 65,000 regular and 20,000 master’s exemptions. As sufficient petitions were filed, no second lottery will be conducted this fiscal year.
NRI Herald • Jul 18
- Visa & Immigration
USCIS Stricter Public Charge Rule 2026: Impact on Indian Green Cards
USCIS is rescinding the 2022 public charge regulation, giving officers wider discretion to evaluate self-reliance for adjustment of status applicants. This directly affects thousands of Indian and South Asian family-based and employment-based green card seekers.
NRI Herald • Jul 18
- Visa & Immigration
H-1B Layoff Dilemma: Redditor Weighs Job Hunt vs Returning to India
An Indian H-1B worker’s viral post highlights the difficult choice between a 60-day US job hunt or returning to India's slowing market. The situation underscores intense pressures within the tech industry's immigration system.
NRI Herald • Jul 14
- Visa & Immigration
Indian Students Hit Hard as US College Applications Decline
F-1 student visa issuances for Indians plummeted by up to 62% amid extended visa processing delays, stricter immigration policies, and growing anxieties surrounding the OPT program
NRI Herald • Jul 13
- Visa & Immigration
Affordable Study Abroad: Europe & Asia Alternatives for Indian Students
According to Education Times, stricter visa rules and rising costs are pushing Indian students beyond the Big Four toward Germany, France, Ireland, Japan, and Singapore for job-focused education and post-study opportunities.
NRI Herald • Jul 13
- Visa & Immigration
Dual Legal Pressures Create Uncertainty for Indian Diaspora
Indian diaspora confronts parallel legal strains that compound instability. Citizenship ambiguity : Passports record nationality only, not citizenship, a distinction rooted in Partition compromises and shifting birthright rules.
NRI Herald • Jul 13
- Visa & Immigration
H-1B Visa Delay Lawsuit Dismissed: Court Rules 18-Month Wait 'Reasonable'
A U.S. federal court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Navdeep Sharma, an H-1B visa holder stranded in India for 18 months, ruling that the government's delay in processing his visa application was not legally unreasonable
NRI Herald • Jul 13
- Visa & Immigration
Ex-Meta Engineer Leaves US After 14 Years, Cites Layoff, Immigration Fatigue
Sridhar Vanka, a former Technical Program Manager at Meta, announced his decision to leave the United States and relocate back to Hyderabad, India, after exhaustion from constantly fighting the immigration clock
NRI Herald • Jul 13
- Visa & Immigration
H-1B Visa Changes: Tech Companies Prepare for New Rules
Tech companies are preparing for new H-1B visa rules that could impact their hiring of foreign workers.Tech firms are fundamentally altering their global hiring, restructuring operations around a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions and a revised lottery that favors higher-paid workers
NRI Herald • Jul 12
- Visa & Immigration
US H-1B Visa Overhaul 2026 Raises Costs, Tightens Rules for India, China, Philippines, South Korea
2026 U.S. H-1B visa overhaul drastically increases sponsorship costs and tightens compliance rules, disproportionately impacting professionals from India, China, the Philippines, and South Korea
NRI Herald • Jul 12
- Visa & Immigration
NYU Faces Online Backlash After Journalist Flags H-1B Visa Notice for Librarian Role
Conservative commentator Chris Brunet has been on a streak of spotlighting H-1B hiring notices from U.S. employers
NRI Herald • Jul 10
- Visa & Immigration
Tightening U.S. Visa Rules and Slashing of Corporate Sponsorship Hits Indian Students Hard
A survey from the Financial Express notes that only 29% of U.S. companies are open to hiring foreign business school graduates, a stark drop from 55% in 2022. Major corporate heavyweights, including retail giants like Walmart, have heavily paused office role offerings for candidates requiring H-1B sponsorship
NRI Herald • Jul 10
- Visa & Immigration
US Green Card Halt: India EB-2 and EB-5 Categories Frozen for Remainder of FY 2026
Due to the exhaustion of annual quotas, the EB-2 India and EB-5 Unreserved India categories are unavailable for final approvals through September 30, 2026. Pending applications will pause, but will resume when the new fiscal year (FY 2027) limits reset on October 1, 2026
NRI Herald • Jul 10
- Visa & Immigration
Unpaid $600 Traffic Fine Led to H-1B Visa Revocation, Man Regrets
An unpaid traffic ticket caused the revocation of an individual's H-1B visa, showcasing the potential consequences of administrative oversights. The man in question said he moved to a new apartment and missed the payment notice.
NRI Herald • Jul 10
- Visa & Immigration
Microsoft's Xbox division sparked public outrage after laying off 1,600 employees
Microsoft faces backlash after Xbox layoffs coincided with thousands of H-1B visa approvals, fueling claims that foreign workers are replacing Americans. Microsoft says job cuts were based solely on business needs.
NRI Herald • Jul 9
- Visa & Immigration
Department of Homeland Security has finalized the alien registration rule, ensuring no new, additional requirements for H-1B visa holders
Most H-1B visa holders and authorized foreign nationals with unexpired Form I-94s are already considered properly registered with the US government and do not need to submit new online registrations under the final Alien Registration Rule
NRI Herald • Jul 9
- Visa & Immigration
Trump Seeks Supreme Court Rehearing After Birthright Citizenship Defeat
President Trump plans to seek a Supreme Court rehearing after his birthright citizenship order was struck down, citing Texas maternity advertisements as new concerns over alleged birth tourism practices.
NRI Herald • Jul 9
- Visa & Immigration
US Steps Up H-1B Compliance Checks Amid Complaints Against Cognizant and Other Indian IT Companies
US Department of Labor launched an aggressive investigation into H-1B and PERM visa fraud. Federal investigators, operating under a fraud task force, are issuing subpoenas and responding to whistleblower claims that name Indian IT firms, including Cognizant
NRI Herald • Jul 9
- Visa & Immigration
Fall Admissions Uncertain as US Remains Silent on Additional Student Visa Slots
The upcoming Fall academic term is facing significant uncertainty for international students as the U.S. government remains silent on whether it will open additional student visa interview slots
NRI Herald • Jul 9
- Visa & Immigration
The Fractured Dream: Indian American Success Confronts a New Era of Visa Restrictions
Despite unprecedented success across business, medicine, and technology, Indian Americans face severe visa restrictions and rising hostility. Heightened H-1B scrutiny, a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions, and bans on third-country visa processing have disrupted lives, leading roughly 40% of the community to consider leaving the United States
NRI Herald • Jul 8
- Visa & Immigration
How J.D. Vance’s New H-1B Fraud Probe and $100K Fee Threaten Tech Hiring
Indian tech workers are increasingly anxious over Vice President JD Vance's stance on the H-1B visa program, which currently accounts for over 70% of approved visas. Concerns are driven by his push to abolish the lottery in favor of wage-based selection, a proposed $100,000 sponsorship fee, and recent federal investigations into H-1B and PERM fraud
NRI Herald • Jul 8
- Visa & Immigration
Indian Diaspora Relieved by US Birthright Citizenship Ruling
The Indian diaspora has expressed profound relief following a landmark 6–3 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down an executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship
NRI Herald • Jul 8
- Visa & Immigration
Trump Launches H-1B Fraud Probe Into PERM Abuse And Labor Trafficking
Trump administration launches major H-1B visa fraud probe targeting PERM abuse, labor trafficking, alleged displacement of American workers.
NRI Herald • Jul 8
- Visa & Immigration
Indian Tech Returnees Hit By Pay Cuts, Job Scarcity
A survey of 1,276 verified India-based tech professionals by the networking platform Blind reveals that 51% are seeing fewer job opportunities in India, heavily driven by reverse migration from the US
NRI Herald • Jul 8
- Visa & Immigration
US H-1B Visa Fraud Probe Targets Indian Workers And IT Firms
Trump administration's massive federal investigation into H-1B visa fraud targets Cognizant and "bench" staffing models, threatening the legal status of 300,000 Indian workers.
NRI Herald • Jul 8
- Visa & Immigration
US Visa Overhaul: H-1B, Green Cards, Student Visas Impact Indians Most
Proposed U.S. visa reforms for H-1B, Green Cards, and F-1 student visas threaten to limit, or cap, the number of Indian nationals entering the country, introducing stricter wage requirements, reduced residency options, and shorter post-graduation work opportunities.
NRI Herald • Jul 8
- Visa & Immigration
Cognizant Targeted in Trump H-1B Fraud Crackdown: India IT Model Under Scrutiny
The Trump administration's Project Firewall aggressively targets Cognizant for H-1B visa fraud, heavily scrutinizing the traditional, visa-reliant Indian IT offshore-onshore corporate staffing model.
NRI Herald • Jul 8
- Visa & Immigration
Green Card Sponsorship Costs Rise
Green card sponsorship costs are rising due to increased government fees, such as $2,965 for premium processing on Form I-140, and the unbundling of work and travel permit fees
NRI Herald • Jul 7
- Visa & Immigration
US Citizen Spouses Face Visa Delays and Separation Risks
Even spouses of U.S. citizens, long considered a protected group, now face separations, visa pauses from 75 countries, and heightened green-card scrutiny under the Trump administration's broad legal migration slowdown. This underscores how the policy net has widened dramatically.
NRI Herald • Jul 7 - Visa & Immigration
Trump Blames Biden Border Policy for Rising Home Costs
Trump cites a Federal Reserve study on unauthorized immigration but researchers dispute claims about the scale of price increases.
NRI Herald • Jul 7
- Visa & Immigration
Indian Diaspora Tops 3M In US, Canada Rises As Europe Tightens Rules
US dominance : 3.17 million Indian-born residents in 2024, with Canada at 1.02 million and one in four global Indian migrants now in North America. Long-term growth : Figures have risen more than sevenfold in the US since 1990, underscoring North America's rising importance along
NRI Herald • Jul 7
