The US administration, under President Donald Trump, has approved the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets, valued at $686 million
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Mass H-1B visa interview cancellations leave Indian workers stranded for months
Some of the applicants, whose visa appointments were scheduled next week, have received e-mails from US immigration authorities informing that their interviews are being pushed back as late as May next year.
Trump opens sale of USD 1 million ‘gold card’ offering path to American citizenship
A website accepting applications went live as Trump revealed the start of the programme while surrounded by business leaders in the White House’s Roosevelt Room. It is meant to replace EB-5 visas, which Congress created in 1990 to generate foreign investment and had been available to people who spend about USD 1 million on a company that employs at least 10 people.
Trump admin plans new screening rules for visa waiver travellers, includes social media checks
The notice published on Wednesday in the Federal Register said Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing collecting five years’ worth of social media information from travellers from select countries who do not have to get visas to come to the US. The Trump administration has been stepping up monitoring of international travellers and immigrants.
Indian national gets 90 months in U.S. prison for role in multi-state imposter scam
Ligneshkumar H. Patel pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and financial institution fraud and two counts of wire fraud. The judge ordered him to pay more than USD 2 million in restitution, the Department of Justice said in a statement on Wednesday.
Gracie Mansion: Zohran Mamdani set to move into NYC’s historic mayoral residence
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to relocate to Manhattan’s historic mayoral mansion, continuing a tradition dating back to World War II.
‘Not all cultures are equal’: Indian-American influencer Priya Patel draws backlash for immigration comments
Priya Patel has sparked controversy after posting a video online urging the U.S. government to restrict immigration from “third-world” countries
India, US discuss trade and investment at Delhi FOC amid Trump’s fresh tariff threat on rice
India–US Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi amid President Trump’s renewed threat to impose tariffs
US expands social media vetting, H-1B visa appointments for several Indians postponed
The US State Department’s newly expanded social media vetting policy has triggered widespread disruptions
US: Pakistani immigrant arrested with arms, ammo, mass shooting plans
A Pakistani immigrant, who is a former student of the University of Delaware, was arrested after a handgun, ammunition and written plans for an attack were recovered from his possession
