Trump Immigration Policy News

The rule allows immigration officials to deny visas or permanent residency to individuals deemed likely to become a “public charge”, meaning those who could rely on government welfare or assistance.

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced new entry-exit rules requiring all non-US citizens, including Green Card holders, to undergo mandatory biometric data collection from December 26, 2025, to enhance border security and prevent identity fraud. Scroll down to read more.

Kaur, who moved to the US in 1991 following her husband’s death and had been residing in the San Francisco Bay Area, stated that deportation proceedings against her had been ongoing since 2012, reportedly due to her lack of a valid passport. 

The H-1B visa has long been an important route for Indian tech workers in the US. Since Indians receive about 71–72% of these visas, the new USD 100,000 fee hike has raised worries about its effect on them.

Trump’s dramatic H-1B visa move shakes US tech, while other countries eye an influx of skilled global workers.

The clarification came after Trump announced a $100,000 annual fee for US companies employing H-1B visa holders. The move, which has significant implications for Indians, who account for nearly 70% of all H-1B visa holders, sparked confusion and concern, particularly among those travelling to or currently in India.

Trump’s team aims to scrap the H-1B lottery and green card system in favor of a wage-based ‘Gold Card’, potentially overhauling opportunities for Indian tech professionals.

Indians working in the United States on H-1B or L-1 visas are reconsidering their long-term plans in the wake of rising uncertainties. A recent Blind poll, conducted anonymously for verified professionals, found that 45% would return to India if job loss forced them to leave the United States. Another 26% said they would move to a different country, while 29% remain undecided.

Once the top destination for the world’s brightest minds, the United States is now witnessing a quiet exodus of international students, as stricter visa rules, rising costs and an unwelcoming political climate under Trump drive young talent elsewhere.

Released on Monday by Human Rights Watch, a report offers a chilling glimpse into the lives of people detained inside Krome North Service Processing Center, the Broward Transitional Center and the Federal Detention Center. 

The U.S. president’s flagship tax-and-spending bill, sprawling over 869 pages, scraped through by the thinnest of margins – 218 to 214.

US President Donald Trump cancels Temporary Protected Status for Nepal, forcing nearly 7,500 Nepali nationals to leave America. The move comes a day after bans on citizens from Muslim-majority countries like Iran and Syria.