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USCIS Resumes Neighborhood Checks for Naturalization Applicants
USCIS resumed neighborhood checks for naturalization in August 2025 under PM-602-0189, allowing discretionary third-party contacts to verify residency and character.…
Are all India-to-US mail services stopped, including FedEx/UPS/DHL?
India Post paused most U.S.-bound parcel services from August 25, 2025, accepting only letters, documents, and gifts ≤ $100. The…
U.S. 50% Tariff on Indian Goods Starts Aug 27; Three Exemptions
The U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on many Indian imports effective Aug 27, 2025. A narrow in-transit carveout applies only…
Career vs Stability: Indian Redditor Debates H‑1B High Pay or Canada PR
The H‑1B offers higher compensation and career opportunities but carries lottery risk and employer dependence; Canada PR yields predictable residency,…
Senator Mike Lee’s Call to Pause H‑1B Visas Ignites Tariffs Row
After viral, unproven allegations that Walmart bribed to hire Indian H-1B workers, Sen. Mike Lee asked whether to pause H-1B…
OPT in Crisis: Indian Students Face Collapse of Post‑Study Work Pathways
OPT continues in 2025 but with increased scrutiny: more audits, social media checks, narrower interview waivers, and possible FICA tax…
Mumbai Doctor Shocked as US Denies B1/B2 Visa Despite Strong Travel Record
A Mumbai doctor was refused a US B1/B2 visa under INA §214(b) despite strong travel history; rising denials for Indian…
What Immigrants Must Know About Trump’s Orders on Cashless Bail and Flag Burning
President Trump’s August 25, 2025 Executive Orders end cashless bail in D.C. and push federal prosecution of flag burning, expand…