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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.
2025 Rules: Deduct Half Self-Employment Tax on Schedule 1
In 2025 self‑employed taxpayers can deduct 50% of Self‑Employment Tax and use Form 7206 for health insurance deductions; both reported on Schedule 1. Health insurance deductions cannot exceed business income…
Does USCIS Still Use Neighborhood Checks for Naturalization Applicants?
USCIS intensifies 2026 naturalization vetting with neighborhood checks and social media reviews, extending N-400 processing times to 18…
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 ≤…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Why a U.S. B1/B2 Visa Can Be Refused Despite a Strong Travel History
New 2026 U.S. visa rules and higher fees lead to increased B1/B2 denials for Indian professionals, despite strong…
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…
Trump’s Second Term Cripples Universities: Funding, Visas, and Freedom
Federal funding freezes and immigration actions in 2025 have halted major research at institutions like Harvard and Columbia,…