The Trump administration is moving to speed up asylum decisions by allowing certain claims to be rejected without an initial interview.
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Democratic caucuses condemn Trump’s public charge rule, warning it could restrict legal immigration and essential public benefits.
The DHS has issued more than 100,000 civil fines totaling roughly $84 billion to illegal immigrants, according to Fox News.
The president proposed automatic commercial licensing for veterans to replace drivers who lack permanent legal status.
The Trump administration has finalized a rule replacing the duration of status for F-1, J and I visas with fixed admission periods.
A New York man has sued ICE, alleging agents violated his First Amendment rights by visiting his home after he emailed of criticism.
Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s SAVE database program, citing privacy concerns and risks of wrongful voter removals.
Trump’s ‘Third World’ immigration post sparks controversy online, with critics questioning its implications for India and U.S.-India relation
DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin resigns as immigration crackdown faces scrutiny, declining public support, and political backlash.
Madhu Gottumukkala allegedly uploaded sensitive files into a public version of ChatGPT, according to a Politico report
The DHS has finalized a rule that will significantly increase fees for several U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services applications
Around 2,000 federal agents are being deployed to Minneapolis as part of the Trump administration’s expanded immigration crackdown
New U.S. biometric screening rules mandate facial checks for all non-citizens, including green card holders, at borders nationwide.
US plans new rule requiring five years of social media history from visa-free travellers amid tightened immigration scrutiny.
In a letter to DHS, Sen. Eric Schmitt calls OPT a “cheap-labor pipeline” that disadvantages American workers and urges the administration to overhaul or terminate the program.
The Trump administration ends automatic work permit extensions for noncitizens, tightening vetting measures and potentially disrupting employment for thousands of foreign workers awaiting EAD renewals.
As the U.S. government shutdown extends beyond 20 days, ICE continues operations without pay, arresting individuals convicted of serious crimes, including two Indian nationals.
The Biden administration proposes sweeping reforms to the H-1B visa program, aiming to tighten oversight, protect U.S. workers, and redefine eligibility for skilled foreign professionals.
The Department of Homeland Security has rolled out new rules directing immigration officers to consider conduct deemed “anti-American” when deciding whether migrants can move forward in securing legal status
Harvard has confirmed it will submit I-9 employment verification records for nearly 19,000 current and former employees following a formal request by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Florida’s detention center is getting a makeover, thanks to the federal government
Harvard has asked a federal judge to issue a preliminary injunction blocking the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from revoking its certification to host international students
Sikh groups express alarm over “troubling shift in policy” relating to ‘sensitive areas’ as ICE arrests 956 nationwide
New rule faces uncertain fate as it becomes effective on Jan 13, 2025, just one week before Donald Trump takes over
Indians make up a large majority of about 200,000 children at risk of “aging out” of their parents’ immigration status

