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U.S. immigration policy tracker covering executive actions, congressional legislation, state-level laws, and federal agency updates from USCIS, ICE, CBP, and the Department of State.
US Announces New Immigration and Travel Fees Starting Sept 30, 2025 Under H.R. 1
Starting Sept 30, 2025, DHS raises key travel fees: ESTA to $40, Form I-94 (land) to $30, and EVUS to $30; a $250 consular fee may begin Oct 1. Apply…
Campus Ambassador Roles Abroad: A Smart ₹25K–₹70K Monthly for Indian Students
Campus Ambassador positions offer Indian students abroad flexible, resume-building work with typical monthly stipends of ₹25,000–₹70,000; duties take…
Comparative Taxation of Trusts and Political Donations: India vs USA
India grants tax exemptions for registered public trusts and allows deductions for non-cash political donations, while private trusts…
Delhi IT Lead Denied US B2 Visa with ₹20 Lakh Savings and Parents in Tow
A Delhi family was denied US B2 visas under Section 214(b) despite over ₹50 lakh savings and confirmed…
Labor Immigrant Exodus Hits U.S. Grocery Market: Shortages Loom Soon
Intensified deportations and tighter immigration rules since January 2025 shrank the foreign-born workforce by about 1.5 million, causing…
STEM OPT Surges 54% in 2024, Indians Lead with Almost Half of Approvals
STEM OPT approvals surged 54% in 2024, totaling 95,384 of 194,554 OPT authorizations; India received about 79,331 approvals…
H-1B Traveler Confirmed: Abu Dhabi Pre-Clearance Asked for Live Microsoft 365 Access
A traveler at Abu Dhabi pre-clearance reportedly showed Microsoft 365 account access to a CBP officer and was…
Country-Wwise Impacts of U.S. Visa and Tariff Policy on India and Partners
Higher U.S. visa fees, long interview waits and a DHS proposal to cap student stays are squeezing Indian…
Impacts of Trump Policies on Immigration, Visas, Jobs, Tourism, and Tariffs in 2025
Fixed four-year admission periods for student visas, a $250 Visa Integrity Fee from October 1, 2025, and an…
Federal Circuit Strikes Down Most Emergency Tariffs, Sets Up Supreme Court Fight
The Federal Circuit ruled most Liberation Day tariffs exceeded IEEPA authority and are unlawful, but stayed enforcement until…