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‘India low on using…’: Immigration attorney on whether India could face a visa freeze ever in future

Immigration attorney Steven Brown said it is unlikely that India could ever face a visa freeze in the US as India is low on using government resources in the US. But that does not mean it can’t change ever, the attorney said explaining the Trump administration’s sudden visa freeze on 75 countries, including many of […]

‘Bags of cash in Texas and Mumbai’: Immigration attorney reveals 5 signs of H-1B trafficking employees must be aware of

An immigration attorney took to social media to make H-1Bs aware of the red flags in their jobs that indicate they are being abused by their recruiters. Attorney Brad Banias cited an example of a client who he said was asked to pay their employer “in bags of cash in Texas and Mumbai”. Cases of […]

Visiting India on H-1B for emergency, illness, wedding? Immigration attorney says visa officers don’t care because…

An H-1B and H-4 visa holders are facing inordinate delays in India after social media vetting started since December 15, immigration experts said they are flooded with questions on whether H-1B holders can travel to India for any emergency, family function, or wedding without worrying about how to re-enter the country. In December 2025, hundreds […]

DOJ vs federal judges: Trump ally receives 7-day ultimatum; court questions use of unlawful ‘attorney’ tag

US President Donald Trump’s ally Lindsay Halligan has received an order from a federal judge to explain why she continues to use the US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia tag for herself, with a deadline of seven days. A prior court ruling stated that her appointment for the position was unlawful.US district judge […]

Zohran Mamdani to assume office: NYC to get new mayor; attorney general Letitia James to administer midnight oath

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Day, Zohran Mamdani will officially assume office as the mayor of New York City, marking the start of his term with two separate swearing-in ceremonies.The Democrat’s team has planned a private oath-taking with family at midnight, followed by a public ceremony in the afternoon outside City Hall. […]

Is Mehek Cooke Indian? The most Googled questions about the Ohio attorney | World News

Washington under Donald Trump’s second term continues to elevate figures whose personal backgrounds collide with politics, media and cultural debate, drawing intense public attention. One such figure is Mehek Cooke, a Republican lawyer, commentator and political strategist whose visibility has grown alongside her outspoken views on Medicaid fraud and conservative policy. Born in India and […]

Are there any legal remedies for H1-B visa delays? Immigration attorney says the better option for applicants would be to…

H-1B visa holders facing sudden appointment cancellations have little legal relief, according to immigration lawyers, as interview dates are pushed late into 2026, leaving thousands anxious and hasty to protect jobs and travel plans.Mass cancellations and abrupt rescheduling of H-1B visa stamping appointments have pushed interview dates from early 2026 to as late as October […]

‘Potential risk’: Immigration attorney says working remotely from India over visa appointment delay can raise questions when you re-enter

Immigration attorney David Santiago said that H-1Bs who are stuck outside the US at this moment because of visa appointment rescheduling will face questions when they re-enter the country again — about their long period of absence. Santiago advised that such candidates should get it in writing from their company that they were allowed to […]

‘Don’t delete social media apps from phone’: Immigration attorney on US border checking

Checking social media before allowing entry into the country is not a new practice for the US but the new regulations only ensure that there will strict enforcement, Canada-based immigration attorney Benjamin Green said as Canadians, who don’t require a visa to enter the US, will also come under some kind of social media checking. […]

‘Prolonged leave or work from India’: Immigration attorney says H-1B visa appointment cancelations will have ‘devastating’ effect on US economy

As the State Department pushed hundreds of H-1B visa appointments in India to 2026 without any warning, the impact will be devastating, immigration attorney Ellen Freeman wrote on her LinkedIn, adding that US economy will suffer too as Indian workers are now stuck in their own country. H-1B candidates started receiving emails from the consulate […]