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Perplexity AI CEO's 3-Year green card wait highlights the difficulty in US immigration. Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI (an innovative AI information retrieval platform), has revealed his ongoing struggle with the US immigration system. Despite his exceptional credentials and contributions to the tech industry, Srinivas shared that he's still waiting for his green card after three years. ✅ About Aravind Srinivas: Educational Background: - IIT Madras graduate - PhD in Computer Science from UC Berkeley Professional Journey: - Experience at OpenAI, Google, and DeepMind - Co-founded Perplexity AI in 2022 Current Status: - Waiting for green card for 3 years - Leading innovative AI information retrieval platform ✅ Tech Leaders Weigh In: - Rohit Krishnan (Bodo.ai): “I have been an immigrant 3 times now and U.S. was by far the longest and hardest it’s been,” - Matt Turck (FirstMark Capital): “Took me 7 years to get mine, 4 of which at one employer I couldn’t leave because I was maxed out on H1Bs.” - Francois Chollet (Google): “We need immigration reform to make it easier for talented people to come. Immigration is the engine of innovation and growth. You either capitalize on it as the US has done for most of its history or get left behind.” ✅ System Impact: - Talent mobility restrictions - Career development limitations - Innovation potential hampered - Competitive disadvantage for US tech sector If you would like to learn more about talent visas like EB-1a, NIW, O-1, check out-https://lnkd.in/eWRuhAMB and https://www.greencard.inc/ . #usimmigration #techtalent #greencard #perplexityai #h1bvisa #techleaders #immigrationreform #election2024 #indiantechtalent #innovation

Big update: The most immigrant-friendly country is set to cut down the number of PRs issued by 20%. Context: In a shift from Canada’s traditionally welcoming immigration policy, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced temporary restrictions on immigration targets. This marks a reversal from Canada’s previous—and is happening due to the rapid population growth, housing shortages, and economic pressures. ✅ Caps on PRs for the next 3 years - 2023: 465,000 - 2024: 485,000 - 2025: Reduced from 500,000 to 395,000 - 2026: Reduced from 500,000 to 380,000 - 2027: 365,000 ✅Caps on no. of international student visas - 2023: 509,390 permits issued - 2024: 485,000 (35% reduction) - 2025: 437,000 (additional 10% cut) - 2026: Cap to remain at 437,000 ✅Changes to work permits - Stricter rules for companies hiring foreign workers - Companies must prove inability to hire Canadian workers first India currently leads immigration to Canada, representing 25% of all immigrants. So these new policies will create a tougher landscape for Indians looking for PR, study permits, and work permits. “Today’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026 sets out our targets for immigration over the next three years. By stabilizing the number of newcomers, we recognize that housing, infrastructure planning, and sustainable population growth need to be properly taken into account,” shares Immigration Minister Marc Miller. “Through this plan, we are striking the appropriate balance to grow Canada’s economy, while maintaining our humanitarian tradition, supporting Francophone immigration, and developing a more collaborative approach to levels planning with our partners. Canada will continue to welcome newcomers and ensure that they are supported in their new lives.” … Please re-share this post so it helps more people! 🙏 If you would like to learn more about talent visas like EB-1a, NIW, O-1, check out-https://lnkd.in/eWRuhAMB and https://www.greencard.inc/ . #CanadaImmigration #GlobalMobility #ImmigrationPolicy #CanadaPR #immigration #studentvisa #unshackled #internationalstudents

It’s official: Donald Trump is the 47th President of the United States. While there are many speculations around what policies will get implemented in the coming years, esp. concerning high-skilled immigrants, I just wanted to clarify what a President can and cannot do—so there’s no misinformation. ❌ What a President CANNOT do - Take away an existing visa: This requires a law to be passed thru Congress. E.g. President cannot take away the F-1, OPT, H-1B, or any other visas. (He also cannot grant green cards to college grads!) - Cut existing visa numbers/categories: E.g. President cannot decrease the number of green cards or H-1B visas given out each year. - Override the U.S. Constitution. E.g. In 2020, when the President tried to end protections for DACA recipients, the courts blocked it. ✅ What a President CAN do - Publish executive orders. E.g. Presidents have used this power to both benefit immigrants positively (e.g. H-4 EAD program) as well as not-so-positively (e.g. ‘Buy American, Hire American’) - ^Similarly, Presidents can also repeal executive orders published by previous Presidents. - Add additional administrative requirements to established USCIS processes—which can make it easier or harder to get a visa approved. 👉 If you’re an immigrant/international student, two things: - Join a free webinar with me + an immigration lawyer next week addressing your queries/concerns: https://lnkd.in/gpkautn7 - Join the Unshackled weekly newsletter with 22,000+ to stay on top of news & policy changes as they happen: https://lnkd.in/gXzfuj74 In the end, I *hope* history doesn’t repeat itself, and Trump’s stance on high-skilled immigration has changed for the better. We’ll know with time. #unshackled #gtv #visas #election #electionresults #o1 #eb1 #author #writing #immigration #entrepreneurship #america

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90,415 Indians were detained at U.S. borders in FY2024, averaging 10 arrests per hour. Context: While overall illegal border crossings have decreased from 3.2 million to 2.9 million in the past year, the number of Indian nationals, particularly from Gujarat, attempting unauthorized entry has risen dramatically. This year’s number was a slight decrease from last year (96,917). This shift reflects both changing global migration patterns and the increasing complexity of immigration challenges facing both nations. ✅ Key highlights: - A total of 90,415 Indian nationals were detained at U.S. borders during FY2024 - About 50% of these arrests (43,764) happened at the U.S.-Canada border—the highest number of Indian nationals ever caught at this border - On the other hand, the arrests at the U.S.-Mexico border decreased significantly from 41,770 to 25,616, due to increased surveillance - Finally, of the 90,415 Indians, about 86% were single adults, 13% were families, and ~1% were unaccompanied children. Interesting note: The Wall Street Journal says that nearly all Indians illegally entering the U.S. turn themselves into Border Patrol to avoid getting arrested. This is so that they can apply for asylum in the United States. Despite these arrests, the people who get caught reflect only a small % of those who succeed in entering illegally. How can we create more legitimate pathways for skilled migration? Share your thoughts in the comments👇 … Please re-share this post so it helps more people! 🙏 If you would like to learn more about talent visas like EB-1a, NIW, O-1, check out-https://lnkd.in/eWRuhAMB and https://www.greencard.inc/ . p.s. This is NOT legal advice. Rather insights shared based on my research. #unshackled #immigration #USA #o1 #h1b #eb1 #visas #entrepreneurship #writing #freeresources #freeguides #layoffs #USBorder #IndianDiaspora #GlobalMobility #ImmigrationPolicy

EB-5 Visa: A Reliable Pathway to the American Dream for Indians Amidst H-1B Uncertainty 🇺🇸🌟 Amid H-1B visa challenges, the EB-5 Investor Visa offers Indians a secure route to U.S. residency. By investing in the American economy, you can earn a Green Card, support job growth, and seize new opportunities. Here’s how the EB-5 program aligns with the priorities of Indian investors: 1. Direct path to green card : - The EB-5 program provides a streamlined process to achieve U.S. residency. - Begin with the I-526 filing, and after approval, finalize with the I-829 to gain permanent residency for you and your family, including children under 21. 2. Freedom to choose your career : - Unlike the H-1B, which limits you to specific employers, the EB-5 visa offers flexibility to work in any field, granting you the freedom to pursue diverse career paths across the U.S. 3. Predictable processing timeline: - Processing times range from 29.5 to 61 months, with an option for concurrent filing if already in the U.S. - This enables you to start working and traveling without the renewal hassles that come with the H-1B. 4. Secure investments with regional centers: - USCIS-approved Regional Centers manage EB-5 investments to ensure job creation requirements are met, securing your investment and your pathway to residency. 5. Investment and return timeline: - The EB-5 program mandates a minimum investment of $1.05 million (or $800,000 in rural or high-unemployment areas). Though investment returns are often projected within five to seven years, this timeline is not assured and can differ by project. - The main objective of the EB-5 investment is to obtain U.S. residency by supporting U.S. economic growth and job creation, rather than to yield significant profit. If you would like to learn more about talent visas like EB-1a, NIW, O-1, check out-https://lnkd.in/eWRuhAMB and https://www.greencard.inc/ . #AmericanDream #EB5Visa #GreenCardGoal #IndianInvestors #InvestInAmerica #USResidencyJourney #SecureYourFuture

Meet the IIT Madras graduate who is the new CTO of Google! Context: Recently, Google CEO Sundar Pichai appointed Prabhakar Raghavan as Google’s new CTO (taking over for Nick Fox). He will shift from his current role of Senior VP to the position of CTO. He’s been working at Google for the last 12 years. ✅Here are 5 key facts about his journey: 1. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, followed by a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from University of California, Berkeley 2. As a member of the National Academy of Engineering, ACM and IEEE, he was a Consulting Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University. 3. Prior to Google, he founded and worked at Yahoo Labs where he was responsible for search, ad ranking and ad marketplace design. 4. He has 20+ years of research spanning algorithms, web search, and databases, with 100+ papers, and 20+ issued patents. 5. Under his leadership, Google’s Apps business flourished into an enterprise solution. He also grew Gmail and Drive to more than 1 billion MAUs. “Prabhakar has decided it’s time to make a big leap in his own career. In this role, he’ll partner closely with me and Google leads to provide technical direction and leadership and grow our culture of tech excellence.,” Sundar Pichai wrote in a post. He joins the renowned club of Sundar Pichai of Google, Satya Nadella of Microsoft, Shantanu Narayen of Adobe, Arvind Krishna of IBM, George Kurian of NetApp, Nikesh Arora of Palo Alto Networks, Vimal Kapur of Honeywell, and more. If you would like to learn more about talent visas like EB-1a, NIW, O-1, check out-https://lnkd.in/eWRuhAMB and https://www.greencard.inc/ . #IITMadras #GoogleCTO #TechLeadership #PrabhakarRaghavan #SundarPichai #InnovationInTech #EngineeringExcellence

Germany is set to raise skilled labour visas from 20000 to 90000 every year! Context: Because of the severe skilled labour shortage and its negative impact on the German economy, Germany is opening doors for skilled immigrants from India. Their immediate target is to address critical gaps in sectors like IT, nursing, caregiving, construction, and other high-demand fields. According to the German Economic Institute, Germany currently has 570k job vacancies across industries. Recently, the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Cabinet has approved 30 measures aimed at attracting skilled workers from India. As India is the world’s most populous country, Germany views it as an important partner to solve the skilled labour shortage. ✅The German government’s new initiatives include: 1. Digital visa by 2024 end. 2. Launch job fairs in India. 3. German language classes for potential migrants. 4. Enhanced advisory services for Indian students in Germany. As of February 2024, 137,000 Indians are employed in different positions in Germany, up from just 23,000 in 2015. A few months ago, Germany shortened visa processing time for Indian workers from 9 months to 2 weeks. With the newly approved migration framework, Germany will aim for long-term economic sustainability and remain the strongest economy in the European Union. …. Please re-share this post so it helps more people! 🙏 If you would like to learn more about talent visas like EB-1a, NIW, O-1, check out-https://lnkd.in/eWRuhAMB and https://www.greencard.inc/ . #unshackled #immigration #visa #india #germany #students #jobs #economy

US tax rules perplex Indian students seeking H-1B visas!! Indian students studying in US universities are facing a perplexing tax situation arising from conflicting interpretations of residency rules following their 5-year F-1 visa tax exemption period. This issue becomes particularly challenging when transitioning to H-1B visas, creating a "residency enigma" with significant financial implications. ✅ Essential Points: - Students must prove their intent to return to India after 5 years to maintain tax non-resident status. - Some US tax experts interpret H-1B applications as a step towards permanent residency, affecting tax classification. - This interpretation could result in higher taxation and requirements for global asset disclosure for students. ✅ The Ongoing Debate: - Does submitting an H-1B lottery application signify an intention to become a permanent resident? - Is it fair to subject students to more stringent tax rules before H-1B approval? ✅ Potential Impacts: - Increased tax burden - Extensive paperwork for declaring global assets - Risk of penalties for non-compliance This situation exemplifies the complex interplay between immigration policies and tax laws. It's vital for students to consult experts to successfully navigate these challenges. If you would like to learn more about talent visas like EB-1a, NIW, O-1, check out-https://lnkd.in/eWRuhAMB and https://www.greencard.inc/ . #IndianStudentsInUS #H1BTax #USImmigration #TaxResidency #InternationalEducation #GlobalTaxation #StudentVisa #USTaxLaw #ImmigrationPolicy

Indian-Origin professors from top US universities to mentor Indian students The Indian Embassy in Washington has launched a new virtual mentoring program, MARG (Mentoring for Academic Excellence and Research Guidance). This initiative aims to connect Indian students and researchers with faculty from leading US universities, especially those located in smaller towns and cities across India. Key Highlights of the Program: - Professors from renowned universities like Stanford, Purdue, the University of Maryland, and George Mason are participating in the inaugural sessions. - The program will provide students with exposure to the latest advancements in critical areas such as AI, semiconductors, quantum technology, and clean energy. - Students will have access to career guidance, skilling, and research opportunities from global experts. Advantages to India: - This initiative marks an important step in strengthening the academic and research ties between India and the US, aligning with India’s focus on emerging technologies and fostering innovation through international collaboration. - It aims to foster innovation through international collaboration, aligning with India's focus on global cooperation in technological advancements. If you would like to learn more about talent visas like EB-1a, NIW, O-1, check out-https://lnkd.in/eWRuhAMB and https://www.greencard.inc/ . #IndianStudents #MentorshipProgram #IndianResearch #USUniversities #InnovationInEducation #EmergingTech