Rising H-1B fees, stricter scrutiny and RFEs push employers and applicants to strengthen documentation, compliance, alternative visa planning.
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State Bank of Texas owned and operated by Chan Patel and his two sons is the largest Indian American-owned bank in the U.S. In addition to the bank, the family also maintains its hospitality focus through ownership in several hotels across New York City and Dallas
AI is giving workers greater confidence to rethink career mobility. As employees build AI literacy, first-generation and international students may gain an edge in an uncertain U.S. job market.
Proposed ‘End H-1B Visa Abuse Act’ sparks concern with pause, salary hike, but experts say passage chances remain unlikely.
Deli Boys Season 2 adds star power while boldly reshaping South Asian representation through crime comedy storytelling.
Survey finds Asian Americans fear AI scams as deepfake voice fraud targets immigrant families nationwide increasingly
Former Microsoft pro Swapnil Sagar trades the “American Dream” for India, escaping visa stress and layoffs for freedom.
“The U.S. still offers a unique combination of high-quality education, access to leading industries, and strong professional networks. What’s changing is the expectation that the pathway from education to opportunity should be more transparent.” — Ryan Lufnik, VP Global Academic Strategy at Instructure
From working on tabla-playing robots as a teenager in India to earning a full-ride scholarship at 16 to getting rejected for an EB-1 visa twice after gaining an O-1 visa, Nikin Tharan traces his immigrant journey with The American Bazaar.
Chicago Mandala Makers Festival uses Indian dance and music to explore diaspora identity and immigrant expression in America
Survey shows Indian tech professionals believe India lags in AI race citing weak R&D and foreign dependency concerns
A growing number of Americans are seeking to confirm whether their Canadian ancestry now makes them Canadian citizens.
African nations face extreme US immigration barriers as visa rejections travel bans and green card freezes limit entry
Riz Ahmed and Aneil Karia reimagine Hamlet in South Asian London exploring diaspora identity grief family power tradition
H-1B visa rules limit side hustles as freelance work spousal business involvement risk serious immigration consequences under grey areas
The increased scrutiny towards marriage-based green card applications is part of a larger effort to combat fraudulent applications as per the authorities. Immigration attorneys Matthew Curtis and Douglas Lightman explain important things you need to know to strengthen your marriage-based green card application
About the understanding if it is unlawful for a H-1B visa holder to be working while outside of his work location.
Dallas food truck video sparks H1B visa misuse debate over ownership rules spouse business and legal employment boundaries
US residency emerges as strategic tool for Indian families balancing education costs career mobility financial planning and long term security
Immigration case manager Malavika Nandivelugu recounts an incident of an Indian student deported after disclosing prior marijuana use.
Texas video shows restaurant employee urinating publicly viral clip sparks backlash debate over behavior and rising anti Indian sentiment
In 2022, Congress passed the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA), which introduced several significant changes to the EB-5 program.
Amiwala campaigns for Congress during Ramadan, discussing immigrant roots, Muslim representation in diverse Illinois district and rise.
A shift toward “efficient AI” energy is emerging as a key competitive metric alongside performance and scale in the AI race. As AI usage explodes, companies are racing to build models that use far less electricity.
“For Indian families EB-5 is often not just an investment decision but a generational planning strategy centered on education access, mobility, and long-term wealth diversification” — Victor Espinosa, a wealth advisor.