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No Verified Reports on Paramjit Singh Detention Amid 2025 ICE Policies
Unverified reports say Paramjit Singh may be in ICE custody over an old pay-phone incident. In 2025 enforcement broadened, allowing…
Dubai Couple Denied US Tourist Visa Under 214(b) Despite Strong Travel
Despite strong travel and UAE employment, a Dubai-based Indian couple was denied a U.S. B2 visa under Section 214(b). Officers…
Two-Minute 214(b) Denial: Lessons from a Kerala B1/B2 Case
A Kerala software developer’s B1/B2 visa was denied under Section 214(b) after she omitted a Seychelles trip on her DS-160,…
Pilsen El Grito Carries On at St. Paul’s Church Amid ICE Crackdowns
In September 2025, Chicago’s El Grito events faced heightened ICE enforcement. Grant Park’s festival was canceled; smaller gatherings at St.…
Berkeley Lab Postdoc Immigration Risks Amid Federal Espionage Fears
A Berkeley Lab postdoc’s J-1 renewal entered Administrative Processing after requests about funding and Chinese collaborations. Despite the end of…
Indian Students Deceitfully Recruited into Russian Army, MEA Warns
In 2025, Indian nationals on legitimate visas were reportedly deceived by agents into joining the Russian Army and sent to…
No Confirmed Visit by Chicago Restaurateur to DC Amid Deportation Push
After January 20, 2025, federal policies accelerated deportations—DHS reported over 207,000 by June 10—expanding expedited removal and detention. Chicago restaurants…
Mother and Daughter Allowed to Stay in Canada After Clerical Error
IRCC confirmed on September 16, 2025 that a clerical error produced incorrect removal orders for a mother and daughter, and…