Immigration
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U.S. visa restrictions drive sharp drop in immigration, hitting India and China hardest
WASHINGTON — Legal immigration to the United States fell sharply in the first eight months of 2025, with India and…
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H-1B Visa Debate Intensifies in Congress Amid Calls for Reform
WASHINGTON — The H-1B visa program, a primary pathway for skilled foreign professionals — particularly from India — to work…
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Bipartisan U.S. Bill Seeks to Protect Work Program for International Students
WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at safeguarding a key work program for international students, seeking…
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Lawmakers Push to Exempt Doctors From Proposed $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of lawmakers is seeking to exempt physicians and other healthcare workers from a proposed $100,000…
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Report Finds Surge in Anti-Indian Rhetoric Online Amid U.S. Immigration Debate
WASHINGTON — Anti-Indian rhetoric online has surged in the United States amid ongoing debates over immigration policy, according to a…
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Democratic Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Reverse Trump-Era H-1B Restrictions
WASHINGTON — A Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives has introduced legislation aimed at reversing a proclamation by…
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Senator Raises Concerns Over H-1B Visa Abuse as DHS Reviews Student Work Program
WASHINGTON — A Republican senator raised concerns about alleged abuse of employment-based visa programs, including the H-1B system and Optional…
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Texas House Republicans Call for H-1B Visa Freeze After Austin Attack
WASHINGTON — A group of Texas House Republicans is urging Congress to immediately freeze new H-1B visa issuances and pause…
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Federal Courts Order Bond Hearings, Releases for Indian Nationals in Immigration Detention
WASHINGTON — Federal courts across the United States this week ordered bond hearings or immediate release for several Indian nationals…
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Trump Administration Reassesses OPT Work Program for Foreign Students
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is reviewing the future of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a move that could…
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