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Indian-origin immigration judge fired by Trump administration after blocking deportation of Palestinian student: ‘I tried to resist’

Indian-origin immigration judge Roopal Patel was axed by the Trump administration after blocking a high-profile deportation case involving a pro-Palestinian student.Patel was among six immigration judges terminated on Friday by the GOP administration. Her dismissal, alongside that of fellow judge Nina Froes, comes amid claims that judges are being pressured to favour deportations and reject […]

‘Age difference, limited shared language…’: Immigration attorney explains how getting marriage-based Green Card can become riskier

Immigration lawyers say scrutiny around marriage-based Green Card applications in US has tightened in recent months, with applicants facing closer checks during interviews and increased enforcement action even at the interview stage. Marriage remains one of the most common routes to permanent residency, but attorneys warn that the process is now being examined more closely […]

H-1B stamping dates opening in India but don’t travel if you are in the US, says immigration expert

Immigration attorney Emily Neumann said even if H-1B stamping slots open in India, those who are in the US should not take the risk of traveling outside US. Amid reports that H-1B visa stamping slots are becoming available in India randomly, immigration attorney Emily Neumann said those who are presently in the US are not […]

‘Not just drugs and thugs anymore’: Immigration attorney says H-1B employers getting intense investigations from Labor Department

Department of Labor has intensified investigations into H-1B employers since last year. The Labor Department has stepped up investigations into employers using the H-1B program to hire foreign workers and they are making site visits, asking the employers complicated, technical questions, Bloomberg reported, citing data that the DOL has marked a 48% increase in its […]

Not end of road for those who didn’t get selected in H-1B lottery: Immigration attorney explains 8 best options

There are at least 8 best options for those who did not get selected in the H-1B FY2027 lottery, immigration attorney Felipe Jimenez said. Not getting picked up in the H-1B lottery that has now concluded for FY 2027 is not the end of the road for American Dream, immigration attorney Felipe Jimenez said, as […]

‘Immigration is destroying America’: TPUSA reporter’s video inside Hindu temple in Texas sparks fiery backlash online | World News

Texas has become the epicentre of the anti-immigrant fire raging through the United States of America. From influencers to local residents, many have been expressing concerns around immigration policies and the perceived impact of H-1B visa programmes on American jobs and communities. In some instances, this sentiment has extended to criticism of Indian-American communities and, […]

Green Card, US citizenship update: USCIS says prior vetting was inadequate, immigration ban under constant review

USCIS provides updates on immigration ban The US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced what they found after the Donald Trump administration put a hold on all types of immigration from certain countries, while the agency was tasked to recheck whether all checks were in place and whether they were adequate. The administration is known for […]

Yes, ICE lied about its power to arrest inside immigration courts, DOJ admits

DOJ admits that ICE lied about its power to arrest inside immigration courts. In the past one year, hundreds of people were arrested when they went to immigration courts in regards to the legal asylum cases or citizenship cases. Turns out that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement was lying about having the authority to arrest […]

No one seems to be concerned: Immigration attorney asks companies to reach out to Congressmen on H-1B visa stamping delay in India

Immigration attorney Emily Neumann said companies should approach their Congressmen, Senators and inform them about the H-1B visa stamping delay in India affecting their businesses. Immigration attorney Emily Neumann said the current visa stamping delay situation in India has no possible solution, as no one seems to be bothered, as thousands of H-1B visa holders […]

H-1B lottery 2027 update: Immigration lawyers predict registration number to be around 200K this year

Immigration attorneys predict that the H-1B registrations this year (FY 2027) will be around 200K. Immigration lawyers predict that the total number of H-1B cap registrations for FY 2027 will further drop to around 200k as many companies stayed away from registering for H-1B petitions because of the $100,000 fee. The wage-based selection process, which […]