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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicUS immigration

Topic: US immigration

Biden administration introduces immigration bill, Indian IT professionals to benefit

The bill proposes a pathway to citizenship to 11 million undocumented workers, elimination of per country quota for green cards and work authorisation for H-1B workers' dependents.

Biden clear about restoring compassion & order to US immigration system, says White House

In Biden's immigration reform bill sent to Congress, White House has proposed elimination of country-quota in allocation of green cards, a major demand of Indian IT professionals.

Joe Biden withdraws move to rescind work authorisation for spouses of H-1B visa holders

In 2015, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a rule allowing certain H4 dependent spouses of H-1B visa holders to legally seek employment in the US.

Joe Biden to reverse Trump’s travel ban, stop border wall construction

Biden is also proposing a sweeping immigration bill that would provide a pathway to citizenship for roughly 11 million people living illegally in the US.

Biden’s Homeland Security pick won’t embrace open borders

Joe Biden probably will reverse many of Donald Trump’s initiatives on immigration, but his policy is unlikely to swing in a direction radically opposite to the one under Trump.

International student enrollment at US colleges drops by most since 2003

The decline is certain to be much bigger in the current academic year as the pandemic curbed international travel and visa issuance.

US bars entry of foreign students into country if university courses are 100% online

The US immigration services Friday said students already in the country could stay even if universities declared fully online models, but those abroad won't be allowed to enter.

US President Donald Trump says he will soon sign ‘very strong’ merit-based immigration act

Donald Trump has long sought to overhaul the US immigration system to be based on merit rather than family ties and it remains one of his signature campaign issues.

17 states, District of Columbia file lawsuit against US govt’s student visa policy

The lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and immigration authority in the Trump administration seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule being enforced.

Google, Facebook, Microsoft join Harvard, MIT lawsuit against US’s new student visa rule

The tech companies sought a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, asserting that US immigration authority directive will disrupt their recruiting plans.

On Camera

Swachh Bharat Mission’s next chapter must be about unlocking the economic value of sanitation

The journey from ODF to ODF Plus Model has not been about ticking boxes, but about ensuring that households, schools, and anganwadi centres reflect the success of the rural water and sanitation missions.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.