green card

Delhi Gymkhana Club's issuance of 'green card' memberships to dependants over 21 violated its legal framework, leading to the termination of 125 cards granted in 2019. The high court upheld the termination, stating the green card was a courtesy and not an independent claim. An audit uncovered Rs 4.5 crore paid by 125 individuals for these memberships.

Actor Dennis Quaid, advocating for former President Donald Trump, spoke in Coachella, California, urging the crowd to choose between supporting the Constitution or modern trends like TikTok. He drew parallels between Reagan's and Trump's eras, critiquing current policies under Biden and praised Trump's past achievements.

USCIS has announced an extension of green card validity to 36 months for those filing Form I-90, aiming to mitigate long processing delays. This change affects both new and existing applicants, who can use receipt notices alongside expired green cards as proof of lawful status and employment eligibility.

Indian professionals in STEM fields are exploring the EB-1A visa for those with extraordinary abilities. Sandeep Singh Sandha, a UCLA doctorate now in machine learning, succeeded in obtaining this visa. The article discusses the criteria for qualification, recent updates from USCIS, and the importance of thorough preparation.

The U.S. tech sector is currently facing significant layoffs, impacting many Indian H-1B visa holders. With stricter visa regulations and soaring application fees, these workers are navigating increased challenges, including lengthy waits for green cards. Reports indicate that over 137,500 tech employees have been laid off from 438 companies, leading to a precarious situation for H-1B holders who must understand their rights amid this turmoil.

USCIS has updated guidelines for EB-1 visas aimed at individuals with extraordinary ability in fields like science, arts, and business. The new rules recognize team awards and clarify evidence requirements. These changes may broaden eligibility and provide more transparency for applicants, though the impact remains to be seen.

USCIS updates guidelines for EB-1 visas, benefiting many Indians with STEM backgrounds stuck in backlog for EB-2 and EB-3 categories. New guidance includes recognizing team awards and easing conditions for publications and exhibitions, potentially broadening eligibility. Immigration attorneys note the necessity of recent evidence and individual naming in awards for successful applications.

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy manual to protect 'good faith' investors in the EB-5 program. This change aims to ensure that investors who comply with EB-5 rules are not disadvantaged due to misconduct by regional centers or other participants, preserving their path to permanent residency.

They make up one of the largest groups of people trying to enter the US illegally. Heat on old routes via South, Central America is driving this traffic towards newer gateways

The U.S. Visa Bulletin for October 2024 reveals key changes impacting Indian EB-5 Visa applicants, notably rescheduling the application process to January 2025. This adjustment affects Indian investors and job seekers, requiring them to modify their plans. Nonetheless, advancements in final action dates offer some advantages for those already in the system.

A 33-year-old Gujarati man named Atul Patel was under investigation in the United States for allegedly providing forged American green cards sourced from China to illegal immigrants. He posed as an Indian embassy employee, offering fake IR-1 and employment-based green cards. Victims reported receiving substandard and counterfeit cards after paying large sums of money.

These immigrants, called "Documented Dreamers", entered the country with their parents on temporary work visas but lose their dependent status once they reach the age of 21.​

Trump's immigration policy for automatic green cards includes vetting to exclude communists and radical Islamists. Only skilled graduates contributing significantly to America will receive green cards.

Donald Trump announces plans to grant green cards to foreign students graduating from US universities, with an aggressive vetting process for skilled graduates. This policy shift marks a departure from his previous administration's stance on immigration, potentially upsetting his nativist MAGA base.

Most skilled graduates who are most thoroughly vetted will be eligible for Donald Trump's automatic green card promise, if he becomes the president. Trump campaign national press secretary Karoline Leavitt said communists, radical Islamists, Hamas supporters, America haters and public charges will be excluded. ​Donald Trump did not set a good precedent on immigration earlier. He began his presidency by banning travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries and later embraced a proposal to cut legal immigration by half.

A bipartisan group of 43 US Congress members urge Biden administration for administrative action to protect documented dreamers facing challenges like green card backlog and H-4 visa issues for children aging out before obtaining a green card.

Deputy secretary of state Kurt Campbell emphasized that while the US should welcome more Chinese students, they should focus on humanities rather than sciences due to security concerns over sensitive technology. He highlighted a shortage of Americans in STEM fields and stressed the need to recruit more international students from India, a key US security partner, rather than China.

Apple's Tim Cook was one of the titans present at a business roundtable meeting where Donald Trump talked about finding ways to keep US-educated talent at home. The tech and business leaders supported Trump's idea and days after the roundtable, Trump, in a podcast, said that he would give automatic green cards to foreign students graduating in US, if elected to power.

Former President Donald Trump recently voiced his support for a new approach to immigration, particularly regarding foreign students who complete their education in the United States. In a departure from his typically strict views on the subject, Trump advocated for the automatic issuance of green cards to these students upon graduation.

President Biden's new immigration plan offers legal status and a path to citizenship for up to 500,000 undocumented spouses of US citizens, provided they've lived in the US for at least 10 years. The policy, however, leaves many immigrants ineligible, sparking mixed reactions from affected families and advocates.

CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes Centre for issuing citizenship certificates in a staged drama, warning against believing PM Modi's guarantees. She accuses Modi govt of orchestrating plans affecting tribals, Adivasi lands, Kudmis, and promoting discord among backward communities. Banerjee promises to repeal CAA and NRC if the INDIA bloc wins.

Amazon and Google have halted green card applications, impacting foreign job seekers in tech. While Google plans to pause until Q1 2025, Meta continues sponsorships despite slower processes due to layoffs in the industry.

Amazon and Google have suspended US green card applications for immigrants throughout 2024, citing heightened competition amid recent tech layoffs. The halt exacerbates challenges for foreign workers. PERM, managed by the US Department of Labor, safeguards American job opportunities. Following Google's lead, tech firms pause PERM applications due to increased US workforce availability, says Ava Benach of Benach Collopy.

Google calls for US immigration policy update to attract AI and cybersecurity talent from abroad. Urges modernization of Schedule A list to address talent shortage in critical sectors. Emphasizes competition for AI talent among tech companies.

Addressing the issues of Visa backlogs, and recalling President Joe Biden's order to reduce the visa time for Indians, the Ambassador of the United States to India, Eric Garcetti has said that the challenge is heard "loud and clear" and added that he is proud of the work done in just one year to reduce the visa wait time by three quarters. He highlighted how at the same time, the US has "increased the number of visas with the same number of people by 60 per cent in a single year, so we are hearing that challenge loud and clear."