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More than 500 guests, among them top business leaders, executives, investors, entrepreneurs and community leaders, attended the event.

USCIS report says Indian nationals received nearly 63 percent of new H-1B approved and 80 percent of H-1B extensions.

They were among 100 youth volunteers from across the country honored.

Head of Isha Foundation speaks on progressing from personal ambition to vision for the greater good.

STEM All Stars, launched by 16-year-old Sajni Vederey has raised $200,000 and impacted more than 15,000 girls worldwide.

The Indian American physician vows to run again in November.

The election is being closely watched as the Democrats prepare for the midterm with momentum and energy on their side.

Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend: “She is just the leader we need right now in Congress.”

A resident of Gainesville, Ga., Gaur is currently studying public health and economics at Brown.

The move to sue the federal government is seen as the latest in a long series of measures adopted by organizations that feel H-1B workers are stealing American jobs.

The editorial criticizes the Republicans for undermining the situation despite the example of recent landslide defeats.

I think the whole concept is reinforced by Bollywood movies.  The groom’s mother would proudly announce that it will be the wedding of the century –- that people will remember this wedding for seven generations.

The authorities had earlier found the body of Soumya Thottapilly, seven miles away from the crash site. 

Immigration reform, improving healthcare, top agenda at AAPI’s 2018 Legislative Day

The Indian American family has been missing for a week.

Amidst reports of increased vetting of new as well as renewal cases, this year has seen a drop in the number of H-1B petitions.

As per the new law, if a local entity fails to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers it may lose its state funding until the time its eligibility to receive state funds is reinstated, which may take at least 90 days.

The agency said that nearly all employees are confirmed as work-authorized instantly or within 24 hours. Earlier, such information could be gathered through USCIS website but it was not centralized.   

The two Democrats have been engaged in social media war for some time.

However, when it comes to the level of education, Intel Corporation had the highest percentage (92%) of H-1B workers with a master’s degree or more. 

Interview with the interim Executive Director of Manavi, which is at the forefront of providing culturally appropriate solutions to alleviate domestic and gender-based violence.

USCIS will not refund the filing fees of employers who indulged in filing multiple or duplicative H-1B petitions.

On an average, a high-skilled worker from India has to wait anywhere from nine to 11 years for his green card. Regarding increased scrutiny of the H-1B visa applications, the report said that between January 1 and August 31, 2017, the immigration agencies issued almost double RFEs.

The immigration agency said that the applicants should update their address with the agency within 10 days of relocation.

Divya is a Data Science Engineer at bodymatter.io