The US DHS proposes a 75-80% increase in naturalization application fees (Form N-400), rising to $1,330 (paper) and $1,280 (online), affecting thousands of Indian green card holders. Reduced fees and waivers for low-income applicants would be eliminated.
Indian professionals and students pursuing the 'American Dream' are encountering significant challenges due to frequent US policy changes, increased scrutiny on visas like H-1B, and uncertainties surrounding green card applications. This has led to growing exploration of alternative destinations.
Former US ambassador Carla Sands claimed Indian immigrants succeed through fraud, sparking backlash from experts who cited their hard work and education. Sands' comments on Steve Bannon's show suggested a cultural difference in adherence to the Ten Commandments.
A new report by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) reveals that immigrant-founded startups in the US are collectively worth nearly $5 trillion and create an average of 833 jobs per company. Indian immigrants lead in founding billion-dollar startups, with 96 companies.
