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US Weighs New H-1B, L-1 Visa Renewal Fees, Raising Costs for Employers Hiring Indian Professionals

Proposed rule would extend existing security-related charges to visa extension petitions, with Indian workers expected to be among the most

US Congressman Criticises Proposed FCRA Amendments, Warns of Impact on India-US Relations

Republican lawmaker Riley Moore alleges proposed changes could affect churches and religious charities, prompting debate over foreign funding rules US

Indian Diaspora Group Warns New US Student Visa Rule Could Disrupt Degrees and Research

Proposed four-year cap on student visas raises concerns over longer academic programmes and research continuity PRAVASISAMWAD.COM A leading Indian diaspora

Indian Diaspora Group Urges US Congress to Oppose Proposed Cap on International Student Visas

Organisation warns tighter visa restrictions could weaken US universities, innovation and long-standing educational ties with India PRAVASISAMWAD.COM An Indian diaspora

US Tightens Visa Rules for Foreign Students and Journalists, Raising Concerns for Indian Applicants

New fixed-term visa policy replaces long-standing open-ended stay system for students, exchange visitors and foreign media professionals PRAVASISAMWAD.COM The United

Indian Illegal Migration to US Falls 69% from 2023 Peak, Border Data Shows

Sharp decline linked to stricter US immigration enforcement and reduced border crossings from Mexico and Canada Illegal migration from India

New Zealand Minister Alleges Immigration Changes Could Unfairly Target Indians Under FTA

Winston Peters raises concerns over proposed policy changes as government rejects claims and defends ongoing trade negotiations PRAVASISAMWAD.COM New Zealand

LIC International Unveils New Insurance Plan Targeting NRIs and Overseas Indians

Life Wealth Plus aims to meet growing demand for long-term financial protection and savings solutions among the global Indian community

Karnataka Renews Push for Dedicated Ministry for Non-Resident Kannadigas

Diaspora leaders seek structured governance and stronger institutional support for overseas Kannadigas PRAVASISAMWAD.COM The long-standing demand for a dedicated ministry

More Than 1,100 Indians Deported from US in 2026 as Migration Talks Continue

India and the United States remain engaged in discussions aimed at tackling illegal migration while safeguarding legal mobility pathways PRAVASISAMWAD.COM