immigration policy

Meet Mora Namdar: Trump appoints beauty salon owner to oversee US passport and visa approvals | World News

Donald Trump has appointed Mora Namdar as Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, placing her in charge of US passport issuance and visa approvals. The role gives Namdar significant authority over who is allowed to enter or remain in the United States, at a time when immigration and travel rules are again a central […]

DHS ends family reunification parole programs for seven countries, deadline set for January 14, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security announced it is ending all categorical family reunification parole (FRP) programs for aliens from 7 countries, including Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras, along with their immediate family members.“This administration is ending the abuse of humanitarian parole which allowed poorly vetted aliens to circumvent the traditional parole […]

‘No ‘American Dream’ when H-1Bs can come’: Ex-DOGE advisor hits back at Vivek Ramaswamy

A row erupted after former DOGE adviser and Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback hit back at Vivek Ramaswamy over his comments about the “American Dream.”Ramaswamy is running for governor in Ohio and posted on X defending the uniqueness of American opportunity and dismissing the idea of other national ideals. “There’s no ‘Canadian Dream.’ There’s no […]

‘Want America-hating migrants in US’: Donald Trump Jr slams WSJ for defending Afghan refugees in op-ed after DC shooting

Donald Trump Jr. criticised the Wall Street Journal editorial board on Friday after the paper published an op-ed defending Afghan refugees living in the United States.The Journal’s editorial was titled “The Ambush on the National Guard.” It argued that Afghan refugees should not be blamed for the actions of a single individual.Recently, two National Guardsmen […]

Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani meeting: 10 key moments from White House Oval Office

Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani met for a high‑stakes meeting at the White House on Sunday. This was a remarkable step in MAGA politics given the New York City mayor‑elect’s socialist Democrat stance, and the GOP leader even entertaining him at his office in the first place.As the two contrasting poles of the ideological spectrum […]

‘Those who want to end H-1Bs will make America last’: MAGA commentator defends Trump’s pro-immigrant stance

In a recent commentary, Bill Mitchell, a noted voice in the MAGA community, advised Trump supporters to reconsider their rigid views on H-1B visas. He emphasized that a hardline approach could jeopardize the United States’ position as a leader in technology. MAGA commentator Bill Mitchell waded into the H-1B row on Monday, urging Trump supporters […]

Inside H-1B row: How Trump’s sudden U-turns could leave America losing the talent war to foreigners

A heated national row over jobs, immigration and the future of the American workforce has intensified after President Donald Trump suggested that the United States “doesn’t have certain talents” earlier this week, even as the MAGA administration tightens rules around the H1-B visa programme. The GOP leader’s latest comments have reignited a long-running political fight […]

DHS secretary lists three must-follow rules for H-1B visas, green cards; ‘remarkables under Trump administration’

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary Kristi Noem said on Fox News that the US will continue using H-1B visas under the Trump administration. She added that the process for visas and green cards has been sped up and made more secure, with more people becoming naturalised citizens than ever before. Noem stressed that H-1B […]

Two US giants appoint Indian-origin CEOs amid H-1B visa fee hike: Who are Srinivas Gopalan and Rahul Goyal | World News

At a time when the United States is facing widespread debate over President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, two major US corporations have appointed Indian-origin executives to their top leadership positions. T-Mobile has named Srinivas “Srini” Gopalan as its next CEO, effective November 1, 2025, while Molson […]

H-1B visa fee hike sparks reactions from Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and OpenAI’s Sam Altman: “Immigration is the foundation of the American Dream…” | World News

The Donald Trump administration’s decision to raise the H-1B visa application fee to an unprecedented $100,000 has triggered swift reactions across the technology sector. While many companies expressed concern about the seismic impact on global hiring and talent flows, two of Silicon Valley’s most influential leaders, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, […]