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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.
Don’t Worry — An Indian Student’s Inspiring Study Abroad Journey
In 2025, over 1.8 million Indian students study abroad. Aria’s experience at University of Chicago highlights choosing fit over rankings, leveraging OIA, career services, and International House, and preparing for…
U.S. Revokes Over 6,000 Student Visas in 2025 Crackdown
The 2025 surge in visa revocations canceled over 6,000 student visas and nearly 40,000 total, tied to crimes,…
Anonymous Amazon Post Urges Layoffs Targeting H‑1B Workers, Sparks Backlash
A TeamBlind post prompted 2025 debates after calling for H‑1B workers to be fired first. H‑1B median pay…
Your I-94 “Admit Until Date,” Not Visa Expiration, Determines Stay
Your lawful U.S. stay ends on the I-94 Admit Until Date, not the passport visa. Since 2019 I-94s…
New Zealand Mother and Son Freed After Three Weeks in Dilley Detention
A pending Form I-360 triggered the July 24, 2025 detention of Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old at Dilley,…
“Bye, Bye India and Reservation”: Tax Consultant Warns of Brain Drain Crisis
India’s 2024–2025 brain drain sees 60,000–75,000 engineers and doctors leaving annually; 62% of top JEE Advanced students pursue…
I Didn’t Lose My Indian Roots — Studying Abroad Gave Me the World
Maahir Gupta describes moving from India’s competition to collaborative campuses at Georgia Tech and Oxford. He kept cultural…
Google Engineer on H-1B Considers Returning to India Amid Visa Uncertainty and Family
A 28-year-old Google H-1B engineer faces a choice: stay in the U.S. for career benefits or return to…
Is the UK Losing Its Appeal for Indian Students and Professionals?
Policy changes—£41,700 Skilled Worker threshold and dependants ban from January 2024—drove Indian work visas down 50% and student…
Form I-526 Instructions for Standalone EB-5 Investor Petition (01/20/25)
Form I-526 lets standalone EB‑5 investors petition after investing required capital into a U.S. NCE. Applicants must document…