Starting April 7, U.S. nonimmigrant visa applicants in Romania must present a printed DS-160 confirmation page with a matching barcode at their interview. If the barcode doesn't match the scheduled appointment, applicants must reschedule.
The new Trump administration's stricter immigration measures are causing anxiety among H-1B visa holders and green card residents, leading many to avoid international travel. Heightened scrutiny at US entry points and visa processing delays are primary concerns, leading to fears of being denied re-entry. Immigration experts are advising against travel outside the US.
The Office for Refugee Resettlement will share sponsors' immigration status of unaccompanied migrant children with law enforcement, potentially deterring family reunification due to fears of detention or deportation. Additionally, a key legal assistance program for migrant children has been largely shut down, raising concerns about due process.
US tech companies are advising employees on H-1B visas to avoid international travel due to uncertainties in immigration policies under the Trump administration. Indian tech workers, the largest group of H-1B holders, face long waits for green cards, adding to their anxiety. Major employers include Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.
The H-1B visa registration for fiscal year 2025 closed on March 24, with notifications due by March 31. Successful applicants have 90 days to file their petitions. The 2026 registration window is expected next March. The Trump administration may introduce policy changes. Employers must pay a $215 fee per application and meet eligibility criteria, including a Labor Condition Application.
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The Trump administration's review threatening $8.7 billion in grants for Harvard University aims to combat antisemitism on campuses. The move follows a freeze on Columbia University's funding. Harvard President Alan Garber warns it could halt significant research. This scrutiny follows Hamas and Israel-related protests and highlights profound impacts on academic freedom and financial stability at leading universities.
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Overseas Indians sent home a record $129.4 billion in 2024, with $36 billion in the December quarter alone. India has topped global remittances for over 25 years, driven by skilled migration to developed economies and the GCC. Despite inflation, remittances surged 63% since the pandemic, reaching nearly $100 billion for the third consecutive year.
Real estate developers in India are targeting overseas buyers, particularly NRIs, to boost sales amid a slowdown. NRIs' strong purchasing power, driven by the depreciation of the Indian rupee, has increased interest in luxury properties. Key regions like the US, UK, UAE, and Singapore show high demand, with NRIs accounting for a substantial portion of recent sales.
Starting April 7, U.S. nonimmigrant visa applicants in Romania must present a printed DS-160 confirmation page with a matching barcode at their interview. If the barcode doesn't match the scheduled appointment, applicants must reschedule.
Travelers holding a valid US tourist visa have the advantage of accessing several countries without obtaining additional visas. This benefit extends to various destinations across the Americas, the Caribbean, and beyond. Below is a list of 20 such countries:.
US Student Visa: Hundreds of international students in the US are receiving orders from the US Department of State to leave the country due to their involvement in campus activism. The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, initiated an AI-driven initiative to revoke visas of foreign nationals suspected of supporting terrorist organizations.
