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US Citizenship Act 2023: Democrats propose to eliminate country quota for Green Card

The bill also creates a pilot programme to stimulate regional economic development and incentivises higher wages for non-immigrant, high-skilled visas to shield them from unfair competition with American workers.

Explained: Biden administration's big move that benefits Indians seeking long-term visa

A change in policy has been introduced whereby US immigration authorities will use the dates for the filing chart to determine the age and any previously denied petition can be reopened

American Dream turns Nightmare: How Elon Musk’s mass layoffs at Twitter affect H-1B visa holders

Since taking control, Elon Musk has gone on a spree of firings, including a significant chunk of H-1B visa holders. These employees now have only 60 days to find a new job or will have to leave the United States — the place where they thought their dreams could come true

US: Presidential commission votes to process all green card applications within six months

To be sent to the White House now for approval, the recommendations if adopted are likely to bring cheers to the hundreds and thousands of Indian Americans and those waiting, some for even for decades, for a Green Card

Good news for immigrants as United States extends work permits by 18 months

The scheme is applicable for immigrants which fall into certain categories, including spouses of H-1B visa holders and those seeking a green card.

The Indian-American paradox: Indians expect them to be Indians, but they are not

There’s a lot of excitement over Parag Agarwal becoming the Twitter CEO. But it is futile to expect Indian-American CEOs to suddenly swing their companies in directions that help India, or Hindus

US green card backlog: Fate of Indian immigrants hangs in balance

With no more than 10,000 Indians eligible for green cards a year, a vast majority of applicants have no choice but to wait for their turn

US lawmakers seek redressal to green card backlog, removal of arbitrary cap on quota

Failure to solve this longstanding problem “would tantamount to staging an economic recovery with one hand tied behind our back,” the letter addressed to Speaker Nancy Pelosi said

Veteran French actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape, sexual assault in revived 2018 case

French media reports said the charges against Gerard Depardieu relate to allegations made by an actress in her 20s that date back to 2018

Trump temporarily suspends immigration into US for 60 days to protect American workers

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to suspend certain types of immigration into the US for 60 days to protect the jobs of Americans laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has ravaged the country's economy