An internal U.S. State Department cable suggests chronic illnesses may affect visa eligibility, sparking concern among Indian applicants.
Author: Zofeen Maqsood
The global star has reimagined Wham!’s all-time holiday classic “Last Christmas” with an Indian flavor for Gurinder Chadha’s new festive film, Christmas Karma
A sudden DHS rule change has left thousands of visa-dependent professionals, many of them Indian women on H-4 EADs scrambling for answers and fearing job loss
A lot of Indian professionals at global tech firms come from lesser-known colleges, reflecting a major shift toward skills-based hiring.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announces an all-female transition team led by experienced Democratic women to build a capable and compassionate City Hall.
Senator Ghazala Hashmi makes history as the first Muslim American woman elected to statewide office in the U.S. with her Virginia win.
As New York heads to the polls, those close to Mamdani say his campaign’s raw, people-centered energy has brought new life to city politics.
“There was also the fear of working behind the counter — the fear of someone stealing candy or cigarettes and running out the door, or worse, the fear of being held up at gunpoint for a few dollars in the register.”
DHS announces end of automatic Employment Authorization Document extensions, impacting H-4 and AOS visa holders.
Immigration attorney breaks down how the new $100K H-1B visa fee could unintentionally impact F-1 students transitioning to work visas in the U.S.
As Indian communities across the U.S. marked Diwali with joy and festivities, some celebrations turned chaotic with reports of illegal fireworks, littered streets, and safety violations, prompting police intervention and public concern.
Employers must pay the $100,000 fee through Pay.gov; exemptions limited to cases of national interest, leaving many visa holders anxious about eligibility.
While the decision preserves work rights for over 300,000 immigrant spouses, lawyers say the program’s survival still depends on political will, not permanence in law.
Leading immigration attorneys Greg Siskind and Charles H. Kuck discuss the landmark lawsuit, its constitutional implications, and its impact on America’s skilled immigration system.
A recent showcase organized by the Indian American Artists Association sparks dialogue on how Indian-origin art in America can evolve beyond community showcases to become a recognized asset class within the nation’s $1.2 trillion creative economy.
A coordinated campaign on 4chan and other platforms sought to block Indians from returning to the U.S. by artificially inflating ticket prices during the weekend when Trump released an executive order placing a $100,000 fee on H-1B holders
Palm Bay City Councilman Chandler Langevin wrote: “There’s not a single Indian that cares about the United States.” Just two days earlier, he had posted: “Deport every Indian immediately.”
Harjit Kaur’s case, marked by allegations of mistreatment in detention, has become a flashpoint in debates over immigration enforcement.
This incident has once again very vividly shown us that our stability and the lives we built in this country is just one press-conference away from collapsing
The clarification offers temporary respite to visa holders caught in weekend chaos, though official confirmation and legal challenges remain ahead.
The proclamation bypasses Congress, sparks fears of job losses and a talent drain, and leaves attorneys and employers scrambling for clarity.
A move critics call an “economic wrecking ball” could devastate the tech workforce, with Indian professionals hardest hit.
USCIS has revamped the U.S. citizenship civics test with more questions, a higher passing score, and stricter review—changes immigration lawyers warn could block more immigrants from naturalization
President Trump’s new tariffs on India — starting with a 25% duty on Aug. 7 and followed by another 25% on Aug. 27 — are forcing small businesses to make tough choices, from scaling back operations to absorbing rising costs. The escalating U.S.–India tariffs have fueled uncertainty, rattled stock markets, and added fresh strain to the broader economy.
The attack was so severe that the victims’ body was decapitated; the culprit then tried to throw away his body parts in a trash can