US immigration policy

US Immigration Agents To Wear Body Cameras During Vehicle Stops

Tom Homan stated ICE officers must now wear body cameras after deadly traffic stops

Team Trump Explores New Deportation Path In 'Alien Terrorist Removal' Court

The proceedings under the court are set in two stages: one private and the other public.

New US Rule Skips Asylum Interviews, Sends Some Cases Straight To Courts

The change applies to affirmative asylum claims

US Immigration Agent Arrests Johns Hopkins Researcher At Airport

Lawyers say there has been an uptick in immigration enforcement and arrests at airports.

US Set To Make Online Filing Of Immigration Applications Mandatory

The agency said e-filing would improve efficiency, reduce errors, and strengthen fraud detection.

US to make immigration applications online-only

Moody’s Mark Zandi: Strict immigration policies won’t mean more jobs for US workers

Economist Mark Zandi argues stricter immigration policies do not boost native-born jobs. Native-born unemployment is now exceeding foreign-born worker rates. Labor force participation has fallen while employers shed jobs. A shrinking labor supply, driven by retirements and lower immigration, is a concern. Businesses may reduce capacity and raise prices due to worker shortages.

Starting today, US immigration authority gets power to mandate online form filing

US moves immigration filings online

The US is moving towards mandatory online filing for several immigration applications, including green card, citizenship and asylum filings. A new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule taking effect today, August 11, gives US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) the authority to require electronic filing for eligible immigration forms.However, the rule does not immediately make any specific form online-only.Under the interim final rule, USCIS can require electronic filing for an immigration benefit request once the relevant form has been available for e-filing for at least 180 day

Deported multiple times, Mexico man sneaks back into US; exploits 2 minors

Trump admin crackdown: Indian techies see biggest hit as US green card approvals plunge sharply

The approval rate for EB-1A, the US green card category meant for individuals with extraordinary ability, has dropped sharply in FY26, with Indian applicants bearing a significant share of the impact, according to several immigration experts.

Indian-origin Green Card holder detained by ICE after 30 years in US

'Every voter had valid photo ID': Trump recalls talk with CEC, praises India's poll system

Trump cites Gyanesh Kumar while renewing push for SAVE act, praises India's voter ID system

Trump’s post comes after CEC Gyanesh Kumar met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor last week.

US immigration timeline: 3 key USCIS form changes coming in September

Trump's new, stricter Green Card rules kick in

India humiliated over H-1B fee: Cong

Congress attacks Centre as Trump extends H-1B fee, tighter scrutiny

Congress attacks Centre as Trump extends H-1B fee, tighter scrutiny

US immigration authority has a 10-day deadline on home address

USCIS has issued a reminder for immigrants to report changes of address within 10 days of moving. Failing to do so may result in missed notices and delays in immigration cases. Changing addresses with the USPS does not automatically update records with USCIS. Immigrants are encouraged to use the online self-service change-of-address tool for a timely update. Paper forms can be submitted, but online updates are recommended for efficiency.

US immigration crackdown hits Kansas beef industry

New Green Card rules from September: Categories affected and those exempt

Beginning in September 2026, the USCIS unveiled new regulations affecting Green Card seekers. These guidelines emphasize the financial self-sufficiency of applicants while excluding those in humanitarian categories. Nearly all applicants, including family and various occupational groups, must satisfy these criteria. While the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, is crucial, it cannot guarantee approval on its own.

Ahead Of Midterms, Team Trump Airs 2024 Ad Using Taxpayer Funds

Spending on the latest ad already topped about $319,000, according to AdImpact.

US Green Card: New ‘America First’ bill

Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville has introduced a bill seeking to overhaul the US legal immigration system by replacing the Diversity Visa Lottery with a merit-based system and limiting family-sponsored immigration to spouses and minor children.The Americans First Immigration Act would also introduce a points-based system for immigration based on factors such as education, English proficiency, high-paying job offers, military service and extraordinary achievement.Also Read: H-1B under the scanner: Trump admin signals major changes to visa system in 365 daysThe bill was introduced in the US

White House posts third taxpayer-paid ad campaign boosting Trump

Trump's latest taxpayer-funded promotions, which prominently display his rhetoric, have ignited debate around the appropriate use of government resources. Detractors from various political factions are voicing concerns over the legality of blending political messaging with public funds. The White House defends these promotions as necessary public service announcements, contrasting with the emerging calls for greater ethical scrutiny during this election cycle.

Microsoft Defends H-1B Visa Use After US Suspends Green Card Filings

Microsoft claims vast majority of Microsoft employees in the US are Americans.

Zohran Mamdani Calls Trump, Says ICE Agents Shot Man In Car With Child

Mamdani said the child was believed to have been physically unharmed.

'ICE out of our neighbourhoods’: Shooting of man sparks protests in New York

US Bars Tata, HCL, Infosys Among 8 IT Firms From Green Card Filing. What It Means For Indians

More than 5.2 million people of Indian origin live in the US

TCS unfazed by US PERM suspension

Tata Consultancy Services said on Friday it does not expect its suspension from the permanent labour certification programme to impact either workforce strategy or customer engagements, adding that it would comply with any directive from the US Department of Labor.The US Labour Department on Thursday suspended eight major technology companies, including Indian software services exporters Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, and Cognizant from the so-called permanent labour certification programme (PERM).This effectively bars these firms from filing new applications or proc

'80% Of H-1B Filings Were For Existing Staff': Microsoft Reacts After US Suspends Its Green Card Access

"Indentured Servants": Vance On Microsoft Hiring Foreign Workers Under H-1B

JD Vance accused Microsoft of abusing the PERM programme.

TCS says Trump's PERM suspension won't affect US plans, targets 15,000 new hires

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) stated that the US government's suspension of the PERM programme would not affect its workforce strategy. The company emphasized its commitment to hiring local talent across its numerous offices in the US. TCS plans to increase its workforce in the US by hiring 15,000 employees over the next five years. The US government suspended the PERM programme as part of a crackdown on skilled-worker immigration.

IT firms including TCS, Infosys suspended from US green card: How it hits Indians

The list of companies which have been suspended by the Trump administration from the Permanent Labour Certification Programme (PERM) includes IT sector majors like TCS, Infosys, Microsoft, Wipro, and Cognizant. By suspending major IT companies from the PERM programme, the US government is effectively putting another barrier in front of thousands of Indian professionals.

'Won't Impact': TCS On Team Trump's Green Card Programme Suspension

TCS said it has built a "significant" local workforce across 31 offices

Suspension of U.S. green card programme will not impact workforce strategy: TCS

Stating an earlier announcement, the IT firm said that it intends to hire an additional 15,000 people in the U.S. over the next five years, “to further augment local workforce”

Explained: What Is PERM Programme And Why Team Trump Is Suspending It

PERM programme serves as a bridge between temporary work status and a green card for foreign workers.

Nasscom pushes back on US green card freeze: ‘Immigration, talent mobility distinct issues’

The suspension covers the Permanent Labour Certification program (PERM), which is considered the first step for a foreign worker to obtain permanent residency.

‘Indentured servants’: US draws line on foreign hires

'It Will Not Impact Our Workforce Strategy & Customer Engagement': TCS Reacts To US Suspension From Green Card Programme

Ex-HCLTech boss hints US visa curbs won't be all bad

PM under 'GyaneshGate' siege, will not retaliate to U.S. visa crackdown: Congress

PERM suspension has come shortly after the Modi government went out of its way to please U.S. President Donald Trump by imposing UPI MDR charges that will clearly and directly benefit American companies, Jairam Ramesh claimed.

'A Significant Shift In Hiring': Harish Bijoor Warns US Green Card Suspension Could Trigger Job Switches Among Indian IT Employees | Video

Indian Filmmaker Arfat Sheikh Released From ICE Detention After 2 Weeks

Arfat Sheikh was detained while coming off a plane from California at the Washington airport.

America First, powered by foreign talent: tech execs honored by Trump born outside US

U.S. Green Card curbs could accelerate India’s shift to high-value tech work: Karnataka’s IT Minister

Tighter mobility conditions could accelerate GCC expansion, bring more global research and development mandates to Indian cities, and increase domestic demand for senior technology professionals, anticipates Priyank Kharge

US PERM curbs: Vembu asks Indians to come back

Opinion: Opinion | Washington's PERM Freeze Is A Warning Shot At India's Tech Model

PERM is the foundation of the employment-based green card.

US govt’s crackdown on green card programme: What it means for applicants

In a groundbreaking move, the US government has suspended numerous major tech firms from the PERM labour certification programme, which could severely disrupt the Green Card process for countless foreign workers on H-1B visas. Those with active PERM applications may face substantial delays, leaving them in limbo regarding their immigration timelines.

Kashmir-born ‘Saffron Kingdom’ director released in the U.S. after 14 days: family

According to a U.S.-based advocacy group, Sheikh Arfat’s bond was granted on the morning of October 6, but he was kept at the Caroline Detention Center in Bowling Green, Virginia

'Come Back, Let's Build India': Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu Urges Indians In US To Return Home After Green Card Restrictions

US Green Card Programme Suspension Could Boost India's GCCs, AI & Tech Jobs, Says Priyank Kharge

Top Trump official mocked online over false claim of Indian stock market crash after US green card curbs

Green Card Freeze: Is US Immigration Uncertainty Forcing Indian IT Firms To Pivot?

A Freeze Timed For November

US-India Forum Defends Green Card, H-1B Programmes Amid Crackdown On Tech Firms

H-1B programs are among the US' most significant economic policy success stories, the forum said.

‘Build here, scale here’: IIT alumni body urges institution's diaspora to ‘come home’ to India amid US green card crackdown

Pan IIT Alumni India argued that India now offers opportunities in research, deep tech and innovation that previously drove many skilled professionals to leave.

Indian IT giants radically reduced green card applications even before US crackdown, data shows

An HT analysis finds that the four Indian IT giants that were suspended have radically reduced PERM labour certification applications since FY 2024.

US Green Card Freeze: Indian IT Firms Eye GCC Expansion, Offshore Hiring Amid PERM Processing Suspension

Zerodha’s Dinesh Pai sees an upside in US green card suspension for TCS, Infosys, Wipro

The US announced a suspension of eight technology and IT services companies from its green card labour certification programme. This decision affects companies like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro and impacts Indian professionals in the US. While the suspension halts new and pending applications, it does not affect existing visas or green cards. Industry experts suggest that work may shift from the US to India due to this situation.

GTech to seek Centre’s intervention as U.S. Green Card curbs hit IT giants

The Ministry of External Affairs has since clarified that the suspension of PERM applications does not, by itself, affect the validity of existing H-1B visas or the status of H-1B visa holders and their dependants

If India plays its cards right, suspension of PERM may be an opportunity: Priyank Kharge

Karnataka’s IT-BT Minister discusses the potential implications of the suspension, the State’s AI skilling roadmap, its approach to sustainable data centres and plans to build a deep-tech ecosystem focused on solving real-world problems.

Indian IT Firms' Green Card Applications On Decline Amid Program Suspension

A PERM application is considered the first step towards obtaining a green card.

'No Material Impact': Infosys On Trump's Green Card Crackdown

Wipro filed 257 applications in 2024 and 523 in 2025.

Anupam Mittal recalls returning his green card as US freezes PERM for Indian IT firms

Anupam Mittal shares his thoughts on relinquishing his Green Card and choosing to return to India. He highlights that this decision enabled him to cultivate businesses and support emerging startups in the region. With recent pauses in green card processing for Indian IT firms, Mittal sees an opportunity for India to boost its technology landscape, asserting that success can now be attained from Indian soil rather than following conventional routes.

US May Be Looking At Tech Firms From Employment Perspective, Not Domicile: TCS

'No Material Impact': Infosys Breaks Silence On US PERM Green Card Suspension As TCS Cites Low Applications

Opinion: Opinion | US' Visa Policies May End Up Backfiring On Its Own Tech Industry

Microsoft president on Green Card programme suspension: We should all be worried

Microsoft president Brad Smith expressed concerns about the US government's recent suspension of Green Card sponsorships. He warned that this decision might negatively impact the country’s ability to attract top tech talent. Smith emphasized that the majority of Microsoft's Green Card applications are for long-time employees rather than new hires. He also refuted accusations of visa fraud made by Vice President JD Vance against the company.

US administration plans $335,000 ad campaign as Afrikaner refugee interest falls short

The US government is launching a $335,000 initiative to investigate the low application rates of Afrikaner refugees. This includes focus groups and a comprehensive survey to collect relevant data. This move comes after President Donald Trump emphasized the need for Afrikaner resettlement amidst claims of persecution in South Africa. However, the South African government contests these genocide allegations, asserting a commitment to rectifying historical injustices.

Joni Mitchell becomes US citizen at 82, six decades after moving from Canada

At 82, Joni Mitchell, the iconic Canadian singer-songwriter, has officially become a United States citizen. She shared her joyous moment of naturalization via social media, reminiscing about her journey since moving to the US in 1965. This milestone not only recognizes her profound impact on American music but also grants her the privilege of voting in US elections, solidifying her bond with the country she has long called home.

US Rescues 16 From Water Off Mexico's Baja Coast, Search On For Others

Those being rescued were being taken to hospitals in San Diego

USCIS: Anyone who ‘guarantees’ a faster visa or Green Card is scamming you

USCIS warns immigrants and visa applicants about fraudulent schemes that promise quicker visa approvals in exchange for monetary fees. These scams frequently involve false claims of having special ties to government officials. USCIS insists that no one can hasten the immigration process through personal connections. Individuals should file applications independently and trust assistance only from recognized professionals. Recognizing fraudulent emails and suspicious offers is essential to protect against these scams.

Indians to benefit as Canada moves to award points for job offers, high-wage occupations