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Modi, Trump Unveil U.S.-India COMPACT, Cementing ‘Mega Partnership’
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump met to enhance U.S.-India ties, launching the "COMPACT" initiative to boost defense, trade, energy, and technology partnerships. Key goals include…
New Visa Rescheduling Rules Begin 2025: What You Need to Know
Changes effective January 1, 2025, allow one free visa rescheduling; additional changes require repaying fees. Applicants must ensure…
Can H-1B Holders Use Dropbox After a Change of Status?
New U.S. rules require in-person interviews for H-1B status changes, ending dropbox eligibility for most and tightening renewal…
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Plans Order to Allow ICE Agents on Rikers After Border Talks
New York City Mayor Eric Adams plans to issue an executive order allowing ICE agents to operate on…
Georgia May End Legal Shield for Cities Not Enforcing Immigration Laws
Georgia lawmakers propose legislation to strip sovereign immunity from municipalities failing to enforce immigration laws, targeting "sanctuary" policies.…
Trump Targets India’s High Tariffs with New Reciprocal Trade Plan
President Trump announced a "reciprocal tariffs" plan to address trade imbalances, targeting countries like India with high tariffs…
Pope Francis and Trump Clash Over Migrant Treatment Policies
President Trump’s immigration policies have ignited a clash with Pope Francis, who criticized mass deportations as damaging human…
ICE Detainments Near Denver Courthouses Raise Legal Concerns
Recent ICE detainments near Denver courthouses have raised legal and ethical concerns. Aggressive operations involving multiple agencies disrupted…
Tighter US Visa Rules Push Overstaying Indian Students to Weigh Home Return
Stricter US immigration rules target visa overstays, heavily affecting Indian students, with over 7,000 overstaying in 2023. Proposed…
What is European VAT that Trump Targets in New Trade Policy Move
President Trump plans to address trade imbalances by targeting VAT systems, particularly the EU's 20% VAT, which he…