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Trump puts murdered women and girls center stage in anti-immigration drive A narrative unfolds regarding immigration policies, criminal cases, and political strategies, emphasizing the impact on border security and public sentiment towards immigrants in the U.S.
30 Jun, 2024, 03.39 PM ISTUS chip dreams will fade without more immigrants In a rare display of bipartisan cooperation, Democrats and Republicans passed the Chips and Science Act to revitalize US semiconductor manufacturing. However, a failure to address the shortage of skilled workers threatens the industry's growth. Prop...
29 Jun, 2024, 11.08 AM ISTFour more years? Biden and Trump take swings at each other's golf skills in their debate During Thursday's debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, they covered topics including the economy, immigration, and foreign policy. However, a heated exchange over golf handicaps emerged as a notable moment. Trump boa...
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US presidential debate: Biden 'like a Palestinian' in exchange on Israel, says Donald Trump During a presidential debate at CNN headquarters, Donald Trump accused US President Joe Biden of siding with Palestinians by allegedly refusing to help Israel "finish the job" against Hamas. Trump claimed Biden has become like a weak Palestinian. Bi...
28 Jun, 2024, 03.55 PM ISTTelugu speaking population jumps 4-fold in US, touches 12.3 lakh this year Telugu students heading to the US this fall will find a growing community and familiar environment. The Telugu-speaking population in America has surged from 320,000 in 2016 to 1.23 million in 2024, according to a report by the Statistical Atlas of ...
27 Jun, 2024, 01.19 PM ISTFederal court revives lawsuit against US government over fake university scam US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has reinstated a proposed class action lawsuit involving 600 students defrauded by fictitious university in student visa scam. The lead plaintiff, from India, seeks to recover funds paid for enrollment, hi...
26 Jun, 2024, 11.33 AM ISTWith immigration, perceptions matter more than reality The complexities of immigration perception and policy in urban areas like Rinkeby underscore the delicate balance between demographic challenges, economic benefits, and societal integration in countries like Sweden.
25 Jun, 2024, 01.44 PM ISTA new $72,000 migrant smuggling route to the US starts with a charter flight, and many Indians are waiting to board Indian nationals on a Legend Airlines flight faced challenges in El Salvador as they attempted to reach the U.S. via Mexico. The incident sheds light on a new phase of illegal immigration through intercontinental smuggling routes, impacting U.S. bor...
25 Jun, 2024, 11.33 AM ISTUnderstanding the F-2 visa: Can you work, study in the US if you're an F-1 dependent? The F-2 Visa is a non-immigrant permit for F-1 Student Visa holders' immediate family members to join them in the US. This guide covers eligibility, application process, and regulations.
24 Jun, 2024, 12.14 PM ISTComprehensive guide to the L-2 visa for dependents of L-1 visa holders The L-2 visa allows spouses and unmarried children under 21 of L-1 visa holders to accompany them to the US, providing work and study benefits. It requires specific documents for application and can be extended with the L-1 visa. Dependents can work...
24 Jun, 2024, 11.39 AM ISTTrump's U-turn on immigration policy, proposes green card for foreign graduates from US colleges During a podcast interview with Silicon Valley tech investors, Trump promised to make it easier to bring talent to the US. Donald Trump said anyone who graduates from a US college should be able to stay in the country. This proposal contrasts sharpl...
21 Jun, 2024, 06.07 PM ISTBiden to give legal protections to immigrant spouses of US citizens President Joe Biden will announce new protections for immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens, marking the 12-year anniversary of DACA. The policy will shield them from deportation, provide work permits, and offer a pathway to citizenship.
18 Jun, 2024, 10.59 AM ISTIndia becomes the biggest source country for doctors in the US India is the top source of immigrant doctors and the second-largest source of registered nurses in the US, as per a report by Remitly. Immigrants make up 18% of the US healthcare workforce, with Indians constituting 7%.
15 Jun, 2024, 02.33 PM ISTDonald Trump vows tax cuts, warns vaguely of 'danger' from immigrants Speaking to thousands of supporters at a convention center in West Palm Beach, Florida, the Republican candidate vowed to further cut the corporate tax rate he lowered while president, while also providing tax relief to the middle class. Trump, who ...
15 Jun, 2024, 09.19 AM ISTAs Joe Biden announces new restrictions on asylum, immigrants continue to cross US-Mexico border President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border, insisting he acted to help "gain control" of the border. Migrants wait to be picked up by Border Patrol a...
05 Jun, 2024, 09.05 AM ISTBiden prepares a tough executive order that would shut down asylum after 2,500 migrants arrive a day The White House is discussing plans for President Biden to issue an executive order closing asylum requests at the U.S.-Mexico border if daily encounters hit 2,500 between ports of entry, reopening when the number falls to 1,500. This move aims to c...
03 Jun, 2024, 10.39 PM ISTSometimes U.S. and U.K. politics seem in lockstep. Not this year. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called an early general election for the UK, announcing that he does not expect Britain's economic news to improve between now and the fall. The election is expected to be held on July 4, as the US political ca...
26 May, 2024, 02.28 PM ISTTrump holds rally in NY's South Bronx in a bid to woo non-white voters, highlights immigrant crisis Former US President Donald Trump campaigned Thursday in one of the most Democratic counties in the nation, holding a rally in the South Bronx as he tries to woo minority voters days before a Manhattan jury will begin deliberations on whether to conv...
24 May, 2024, 08.30 PM ISTDonald Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in U.S. illegally 'building army' to attack Americans At a rally in New York City's South Bronx, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made unsubstantiated claims that immigrants from Africa, the Middle East, and other regions are "building an army" to attack Americans from within. Speaking to...
24 May, 2024, 07.26 AM ISTPanama's next president says he will shut down one of the world's busiest migration routes Panama's President-elect Jose Raul Mulino aims to close a major migration route, impacting 500,000 people. Organized crime involvement and challenges in operations and logistics cast doubt on the plan's success.
11 May, 2024, 11.20 PM IST