Shashank Singh
Updated H-1B Rules Tighten Requirements for Public Access File Compliance
H-1B employers must create and maintain a Public Access File (PAF) for each worker, including required records like…
H-1B Modernization Rule: What Employers Need to Know for Compliance
To comply with the 2025 H-1B modernization rule on "specialty occupation," employers must revise job descriptions to specify…
H-1B Modernization Eases Approval Process, Adds Flexibility for Employers
The H-1B modernization, effective January 17, 2025, streamlines approvals by deferring to prior decisions, clarifying "specialty occupation" criteria,…
H-1B Modernization Rule Eases Transition for F-1 Students to Work Visas
The H-1B Modernization Rule (effective January 2025) extends protections for F-1 students transitioning to H-1B status. Key updates…
New Rule Expands Cap-Exempt H-1B Options for Nonprofits, Research Roles
The new DHS rule, effective January 17, 2025, expands cap-exempt H-1B eligibility by redefining "nonprofit research organization" and…
Number of Illegal Indian Immigrants Caught in US Falls to 3,150 in January
The number of illegal Indian immigrants apprehended in the U.S. decreased to 3,150 in January, reflecting a decline…
332 Indians Deported on 3 Flights: A Closer Look at the Growing Crisis
The U.S. deported 332 undocumented Indian immigrants, mainly from Punjab and Haryana, raising concerns about illegal immigration and…
Deportation Flights at Amritsar Spark Debate Over Punjab’s Migration Crisis
The Indian government defends deportation flights to Amritsar, citing Punjab's high deportee share in ongoing US crackdowns on…
40 New U.S. Citizens Welcomed in Ceremony at Historic Toledo Club
On February 19, 2025, 40 individuals from diverse countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens at the Toledo…
Walter Jose Galeas Sanchez, MS-13 Gang Member, Removed by ICE
ICE has intensified efforts to deport dangerous foreign nationals, focusing on MS-13 gang members like Walter Jose Galeas…
Australia’s Stricter Student Visa Rules May Deter Indian Applicants
Australia’s upcoming visa policies, effective 2025, could reduce Indian student enrollments. Key changes include a cap on international…
NRI Deposits Jump 43% to $13.33 Billion in 2024, Showing Confidence in India
NRI deposits surged 43% to $13.33 billion in April-December 2024, reflecting rising confidence in India's economy. Key factors…
TikTok Used by Smugglers to Lure Indian Migrants Across US-Canada Border
Human smugglers, or "coyotes," are using TikTok to lure Indian migrants for illegal U.S.-Canada crossings, charging up to…
Indiana House Panel Backs Tougher Immigration Rules Amid Heated Debate
Indiana's House Judiciary Committee advanced HB 1531, intensifying immigration enforcement with stricter employer regulations and mandatory compliance with…
US Adopts Beneficiary-Centric Approach for Fairer H-1B Visa Selections
The USCIS adopted a beneficiary-centric H-1B visa lottery in FY 2025, allowing each unique applicant to be entered…