Immigration attorney explains 5 major changes for Green Card holders in 2026

[ad_1] Immigration attorney Sekou Clarke, in his latest video, broke down the five major changes for the Green Card holders in the US which are already in effect or coming into effect soon. Immigration is a crucial issue of the Donald Trump administration but it’s not only illegal immigrants who are under the watch of […]

Can H-1B visa holders do ‘side hustle’ in US? MAGA activists flag home kitchen advertisements from social media groups

[ad_1] With several guns trained at H-1Bs in the US and especially in Texas, several social media posts have now flagged home kitchen businesses being run by visa holders ‘illegally’. H-1B and their dependents H-4 visas are not legally permitted to do a side hustle in the US and the laws are so strict that […]

New rules limit which foreigners will get a commercial driving license in US: Only H-2A, H-2B, and E-2 visa holders

[ad_1] After series of accidents involving migrant, non-English speaking drivers, the Trump administration is rolling out new regulations to keep unqualified foreigners from driving commercial vehicles. New rules will drastically reduce the number of eligible people and will also close the loopholes that now exist between the federal rules and the state rules. Harjinder Singh, […]

Pakistani-American businessman says denying Green Card holders govt loan bad policy: ‘As a former SBA leader…’

[ad_1] On March 1, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration will require 100% U.S. citizen ownership for SBA loans. Even 1% green card ownership disqualifies a business. The rule impacts SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, key funding tools for real estate, equipment, and jobs. Pakistani-American businessman Dilawar Syed, who previously served in the Small Business […]

Green Card holders won’t get SBA loans in US from March 1: What this new rule means for Indians

[ad_1] The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that from March 1, they will not give loans to those businesses that are not owned by US citizens. Businesses owned by legal permanent residents, Green Card holders, will not get this loan. The new policy note said 100% of all direct and indirect owners of a loan […]

‘How are you stranded in your own country?’ MAGA mocks as H-1B visa holders stranded by stamping delays

[ad_1] MAGA appears to be upset with India’s response regarding the H-1B visa holders’ issue, who returned home for visa stamping but are now stuck in India as the consulates have deferred all appointments by at least six months.Nikki Haley’s son Nalin Haley, several MAGA joined social media to mock India’s reaction. One of the […]

Biometric entry-exit at US border: New rule for non-US citizens, Green Card holders comes into effect today

[ad_1] From December 26, mandatory biometric checking of all non-US citizens, including Green Card holders, at border points comes into effect. This means their photographs would be taken by US Customs and Border Protection officials at every entry and exit point across airports, land crossings and seaports. This new rule is applicable to all non-US […]

Work permit validity cut in US: Will it impact Indian H-1Bs? Which type of visa holders are affected most?

[ad_1] The Donald Trump administration has announced a massive validity cut for Employment Authorization Documents, commonly known as work permits, starting from December 5. Instead of five years, from now on, the maximum validity of work permits will be 18 months. This applies to both new and renewal of EADs filed on or after December […]

‘Charge H-1B, F-1 visa holders’: Row erupts as Interior Department reforms national park fees; US residents to pay $80, non-residents $250

[ad_1] A row erupted after the US Department of the Interior announced sweeping changes to national park access, including higher fees for nonresidents and expanded digital passes. Starting January 1, 2026, US residents will pay $80 for an Annual Pass, while nonresidents will be charged $250. Nonresidents without a pass will also face a $100 […]

Indian-origin immigration lawyer shares ‘Plan B’ for H-1B holders facing layoffs: ‘Biggest mistake is assuming…’

[ad_1] H-1B professionals often assume that strong performance, loyalty will protect them from layoffs, but immigration experts are warning that this belief is increasingly dangerous. Amid Trump’s latest H1-B visa U-turn, tech and defence is restructuring itself in the United States. Foreign workers often face the harshest consequences because the immigration clock begins ticking the […]