A proposed US government rule under review by the OMB could eliminate the 60-day grace period for unemployed H-1B and other temporary visa holders, requiring them to leave the country immediately unless USCIS grants discretion.
A new survey reveals that most Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults feel the US has declined as a welcoming place for immigrants. Ahead of America's 250th anniversary, only one in three surveyed still views the US positively for immigrants, with 64% believing it once was but no longer is.
A new survey reveals that most Asian-American and Pacific Islander adults feel the US has declined as a welcoming place for immigrants, with only one in three still viewing it positively. This sentiment emerges ahead of America's 250th anniversary and amid stricter immigration policies.
Six months after applying for renewal, "Dreamers" like Claudia and Cesar face prolonged delays in their Daca status, jeopardizing jobs, careers, and financial stability. Advocates criticize the Trump administration's policies, which they say are causing a "quiet unraveling" of temporary programs and pushing millions out of the workforce.
USCIS announced a policy change requiring foreigners seeking green cards to apply from outside the US, a move criticized by immigration advocates and analysts. The policy, which reverses a decades-old process, aims to close perceived loopholes but may impact mixed-status families and vulnerable immigrants.
A non-binary transgender Indian national, Q Manivannan, has been elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) on a student visa. This historic win marks the first time a foreign citizen without permanent residency has held such a position. Manivannan's election has drawn controversy, with debates arising over their immigration status and political stance.
Ghana has summoned South Africa's acting high commissioner Thando Dalamba to protest xenophobic attacks on foreigners, including Ghanaian citizens. Video clips shared online showed vigilante groups confronting and questioning a Ghanaian man about his legal status in South Africa, with the man confirmed to be in the country legally. Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa spoke to his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola, who promised a full investigation. South Africa is home to about 2.4 million migrants, nearly 4% of the population.
