Immigration Law

Aus says it will give 72 hour-notice before returning asylum seekers

Tuesday's hearing about the interception of a second boat has revealed details of the operation, undercutting the government's attempts to maintain a veil of secrecy over its so-called "Operation Sovereign Borders" tough immigration policies.

Obama urges Republicans to support immigration bill

US President Barack Obama has asked Americans to use all communication means to prod their Republican lawmakers to pass a landmark immigration reform bill that would boost economy and create a pathway to citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants, including over 240,000 Indians.

Senate to consider US Immigration bill

US senators have signalled their support to a landmark comprehensive immigration bill as they voted 67-27 to advance a border security amendment to the legislation.

Obama wins, America loses in big week for Supreme Court decisions

The future of the Affordable Care Act will be decided today but the future of the US will be decided by the spending on the presidential campaign in November.

Tougher UK immigration laws: Drop the outrage, please!

We are always quick to get on the high horse about immigration laws of other countries, but are just as happy to embrace tougher regulations on foreign workers at home. It's time to drop our blinkered double standards.

US senator working on bill to allow more visas to Indians

US Senator from New York Chuck Schumer and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid met Indian-American hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal on Friday to discuss Indian IT concerns over visas to America.

US House votes to end country caps for work visas

The House of Representatives voted to end per-country caps on worker-based immigration visas, a move that should benefit skilled Indian and Chinese residents.

New York Mayor wants removal of cap on H-1B visa and Green card

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has stated that the cap on H-1B visa and Green card should be scrapped.