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US-India Totalisation Pact Remains Unratified, Billions at Stake
Without a totalisation agreement, many Indian professionals in the U.S. pay Social Security taxes but risk losing benefits if they return to India before meeting U.S. work-credit thresholds. Negotiations continued…
Detained Indian-Origin Businessman: Bond Eligibility, Health Issues
Paramjit Singh, a long-time U.S. permanent resident, was detained July 30 at O’Hare over a decades-old payphone incident.…
USCIS Citizenship Reforms: 128-Question Civics Test and GMC Review
New USCIS rules (effective after mid-October 2025) expand the civics test to 128 questions and require 12 of…
Study Finds H-2B Program Supports U.S. Labor Force Amid Reforms
USCIS hit the H-2B first-half FY 2026 cap on Sept. 16, 2025, with a Sept. 12 final receipt…
ICE Identifies 60 Violations at Fort Bliss Migrant Facility in Texas
ICE confirmed 60 violations at Fort Bliss, a 5,000-bed detention camp on a military base reopened in 2025.…
Solitary Confinement in ICE Detention Grows, Researchers Warn
First, the detected resource in order of appearance: – ICE Detention Management (uscis_resource, mentioned 1 time) I added…
EB-5 Visa Allocations Under the Reform and Integrity Act
The unreserved EB-5 visa cap was reached on September 17, 2025, pausing new unreserved green card issuances through…
Singapore’s NTU, NUS, SMU: Smart ROI for Indian Students
NTU, NUS and SMU are attracting more Indian students in 2025 due to full or near-full scholarships, strong…
Czech Permanent Residency for Indian Nationals: A 5-Year Path
Third‑country nationals in Czechia, including Indians, can apply for Permanent Residence after five continuous years. Requirements include B1…
Why U.S. Tourist Visas Are Denied Under INA 214(b) and How Dubai Applicants Can Improve
Learn why U.S. visa denials under Section 214(b) are rising in Dubai and how to prove strong home…