Washington, May 7 (IANS) Republican lawmakers from Texas have urged the Trump administration to launch a coordinated federal investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud in North Texas, arguing that abuse of the programme is harming American workers and undermining confidence in the US immigration system. In a letter sent to Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling, and Secretary Mullin, four Texas Members of Congress called for an interagency pr…
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Washington, April 24 (IANS) Indian American lawmakers and community leaders have strongly condemned remarks by Donald Trump targeting Indian immigrants and India, calling them offensive, divisive and harmful to bilateral ties.Ami Bera, the longest-serving Indian American Member of Congress, said he was proud of his heritage and of the United States. “As the son of immigrants from India, I take great pride in both my heritage and in the country that gave my family the opportunity to build a bet…
Washington, April 23 (IANS) A social media post by US President Donald Trump criticising birthright citizenship and targeting immigrants and advocacy groups has sparked backlash from Indian-American organisations and political leaders, who warned that the remarks could fuel racism and endanger communities.In the post, Trump shared a lengthy commentary criticising birthright citizenship and targeting legal advocacy groups, immigrants, and sections of the Asian-American community. The text describ…
Stanford, April 18 (IANS) Restrictive US immigration policies under President Donald Trump are pushing talent and innovation out of America, with India emerging as a key beneficiary, Silicon Valley-based immigration expert Vivek Wadhwa said.Drawing on personal experience and research, Wadhwa told IANS the United States is losing its competitive edge as barriers to skilled migration rise. “We’re chasing the best and the brightest away… these backwards immigration policies… are doing a lot…
Washington, April 3 (IANS) A Chinese national unlawfully residing in the United States has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in an identity theft and vehicle fraud scheme involving luxury cars, federal prosecutors said.David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, said Huachun Zheng, also known as “Ri Yuan,” 43, was sentenced by US District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford.According to court documents and statements made in court, Zheng and his…
Washington, April 2 (IANS) A US Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship has raised concerns among Indian professionals on H-1B visas and other temporary permits.The Trump administration told the court that children born to “temporary visitors” may not automatically be US citizens.Solicitor General John Sauer said the Constitution requires “direct and immediate allegiance” to the United States, not just birth on its soil.He argued that children of people on temporary visas do not mee…
Washington, March 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has projected confidence of a strong Republican showing in the midterm elections, attacking Democrats sharply while highlighting his administration’s economic, military, and border policies. Addressing a House Republican dinner at Union Station here on Wednesday (Local time), Trump said his administration had delivered major results and would “defy history” in the upcoming elections.“With your help this November, we’ll defeat the ra…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme beyond March 31, 2026 for a period of five years — from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031 — with a budget outlay of Rs 1,800 crore.The IVFRT platform seeks to interlink and optimise functions related to immigration, visa issuance and registration of foreigners in India. The core objective of the…
Washington, March 20 (IANS) The H-1B visa programme, a key route for Indian professionals to work in the United States, came under fresh scrutiny in Congress this week as lawmakers debated reforms to support economic growth and address labour shortages in an ageing workforce.At a US Congress Joint Economic Committee hearing, policymakers and experts questioned whether the current lottery-based system is fit for purpose, with proposals ranging from wage-based selection to greater worker mobility….
Washington, March 19 (IANS) US Homeland Security Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin said he supports legal immigration but will push for stricter enforcement of immigration laws.Testifying before the Senate on Wednesday (local time), Mullin drew a clear line between legal and illegal migration. He said the system must continue to work for those who follow the rules.“We do have naturalisation ceremonies Monday through Friday in this country,” he said. “We’re going to continue working with…