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India braces for higher US tariffs, eyes broader trade deal, sources say

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Reuters

By Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India is preparing to face higher U.S. tariffs — likely between 20% and 25% — on some of its exports as a temporary measure, as it…

DHS Poised to Reform H-1B Cap Selection Process With Weighted Rule Proposal

Posted on July 28, 2025 by a Staff Writer

July 22, 2025 | Washington, D.C.| The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is preparing to introduce a major change to the way H-1B cap-subject petitions are selected, potentially moving away from…

US Lawmakers Urge Swift Action on Indian Student Visa Delays Ahead of Fall Semester

Posted on July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Washington, D.C. — July 25, 2025 |With the fall academic session rapidly approaching, a bipartisan group of 15 U.S. lawmakers has called on the State Department to take immediate action to…

Green Card Holders Must Carry ID at All Times, Warns U.S. Border Protection Agency

Posted on July 24, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Washington, D.C., July 2025 — The United States government has issued a strict advisory to all non-citizens, including green card holders and visa holders, urging them to carry their registration documents at…

US hotels boost background checks as migrant scrutiny grows

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Reuters

By Doyinsola Oladipo NEW YORK -U.S. hotel hiring managers ordered more background checks in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024 amid growing scrutiny of foreign-born workers…

US retail giant Costco to set up global capability centre in India, to employ 1000 people, sources say

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Reuters

By Rishika Sadam and Sai Ishwarbharath B HYDERABAD/BENGALURU (Reuters) -U.S. retailer Costco Wholesale Corp will open its first technology centre in India in Hyderabad, two people familiar with the plans told Reuters. The Global Capability Centre, handling technology and research operations and working alongside global teams,…

Laid Off on an H-1B or L-1 Visa? Here’s What You Need to Know

Posted on July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 by a Staff Writer

July 21, 2025|Losing a job in the United States is always difficult, but for foreign nationals on H-1B or L-1 work visas, it can be especially unsettling. With legal status tied directly…

Circus Abyssinia Brings Color, Culture, and Acrobatics to Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Lina Shah

Chicago, IL – July 16, 2025Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier has welcomed a thrilling burst of international performance to its summer season with “Circus Abyssinia: Ethiopian Dreams,” a limited engagement that…

Trump’s approval on immigration falls to lowest level of his term, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Reuters

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump’s public approval rating on immigration fell in recent weeks to 41%, the lowest since his return to the White House, as Americans took a…

Rep. Jayapal Introduces Bill to Prevent ICE from Detaining U.S. Citizens

Posted on July 17, 2025 by a Staff Writer

WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 17, 2025U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, has introduced legislation that seeks to prohibit federal immigration authorities from…

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