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Administration freezes Green Cards, refugees, re-interview to tighten security vetting

The administration froze processing of about 235,000 refugee Green Cards admitted Jan. 20, 2021–Feb. 20, 2025, ordering mandatory re-interviews and…

Analysts scrutinize Brat’s figures amid Industrial-scale fraud, Chennai, H-1B visas.

A former congressman alleges Chennai processed 220,000 H-1B visas in 2024, far above the 85,000 cap; a former consular officer…

January 2026 Visa Bulletin Predictions, Analysis and Understanding

January 2026 Visa Bulletin predictions with detailed analysis of EB-2, EB-3, EB-1 priority dates for India & China, family-sponsored F1-F4…

How DHS OPT Overhaul Could Impact Indian Students in the U.S.

DHS proposals aim to tighten OPT by imposing stricter Form I‑983 requirements, expanded SEVP oversight, more audits, limits on mobility,…

Trump Admin Cancels New York Citizenship Ceremonies Over Jurisdiction

Multiple naturalization ceremonies in seven New York counties were canceled over alleged court jurisdiction issues, leaving hundreds of approved applicants…

DHS Shows More Green Card Denials Amid No Government Aid Policy

On Nov. 19, 2025 DHS proposed replacing the 2022 public‑charge rule with a broader standard allowing officers to consider non‑cash…

Federal Swamp Sweep to Extend into Mississippi, Officials Say

Operation Swamp Sweep begins December 1, 2025, deploying about 250 agents for two months across southeast Louisiana and Mississippi with…

DHS 2025 Public Charge Rule Expands Denial Risks for Green Cards

A 2025 DHS proposal would broaden public charge rules to count non-cash benefits like Medicaid and SNAP, reversing 2022 protections…