In a recent town hall event at John Muir Middle School, Congressmember Sam Liccardo and Santa Clara County Supervisor Sylvia Arenas engaged with residents of South San Jose to discuss a range of pressing issues. The meeting, held Thursday, provided a platform for residents to voice their concerns on various political and social matters, from the federal government's stance on immigration to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and public health challenges.

Harjinder Singh, an Indian immigrant accused of entering the United States illegally, has been returned to Florida to face serious charges after a crash on the Florida Turnpike that left three people dead. Singh, who worked as a truck driver, is now at the center of a legal and political storm as both federal and state authorities scrutinize his immigration status, his driving qualifications, and the policies that allowed him to operate a commercial vehicle des

The United States government has announced a significant escalation in its immigration oversight, with the Department of State confirming that it is reviewing the records of more than 55 million foreigners who currently hold valid US visas. This large-scale review aims to identify potential violations of immigration rules or security threats that could make an individual ineligible to remain in the country. Officials have indicated that the move forms part of an

President Donald Trump announced that he would personally join law enforcement officers on patrol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday evening, underscoring his administration’s aggressive approach to what he has described as a “crime emergency” in the nation’s capital. While he did not reveal the specific neighborhoods he planned to visit, the president said he would be accompanied by both police and members of the military as part of an ong

Tensions escalated outside the San Francisco immigration court on Wednesday as protesters and federal agents clashed during a heated demonstration. The confrontation highlighted the growing anger and frustration over immigration enforcement policies and the role of federal agents in detaining individuals during routine court hearings. What began as a gathering of demonstrators quickly turned into a scene of shouting, pushing, and physical altercations as Immigr

Indians and other immigrants hoping to live and work legally in the United States will now face a new obstacle with the introduction of an anti Americanism screening. The policy, announced by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, instructs immigration officers to evaluate whether green card applicants have ever endorsed, supported, or promoted anti American, antisemitic, or terrorist views. Officials argue that this screening is necessary to protect the

A coalition of attorneys general from twenty states and Washington, D.C., has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the U.S. Department of Justice from imposing immigration-related conditions on federal funds dedicated to crime victim programs. The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island federal court, aims to block the Justice Department from enforcing measures that would deny states or their subgrantees access to Victims of Crime Act funding if they do not comply with civil

A Washington DC man has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for his role in a deadly shooting at a gender reveal party in 2021. Twenty-two-year-old Nyjell Outler was convicted earlier this year on charges of voluntary manslaughter while armed and has now received a sentence of 24.5 years behind bars for the fatal incident that claimed the life of 21-year-old Demetris Johnson and left another victim, Daloni Williams, severely injured.

Students in Gordon began a new school year on Thursday with emotions running high as they stepped into classrooms that had only months earlier been left in disrepair by a tornado. The EF-1 storm that struck at the end of last school year damaged nearly every building on the single Gordon ISD campus, forcing administrators to close early. Over the summer, construction crews worked tirelessly to rebuild and restore the facilities, while teachers put in long hours to prepare their classrooms for th

​Starting September 2, 2025, significant changes to United States visa policy will take effect, impacting thousands of H-1B and other nonimmigrant visa holders across the country. The U.S. State Department has announced that its long-standing Interview Waiver Program, which allowed many visa holders to renew without attending an in-person interview, will be largely discontinued. This shift means that most applicants, including those on H-1B visas, will now be

Abdul Niazi, a decorated Afghan war veteran and former U.S. military interpreter who survived a Taliban bomb blast, was brutally killed in Houston, Texas, on March 26, 2025. Authorities allege he was stabbed 20 times by 37-year-old Afghan national Masiullah Sahil, who had sought Niazi’s help with immigration documents. The suspect reportedly became frustrated over delays in the process and attacked Niazi in his office shortly before the evening meal dur

Kristi Noem, speaking in the Chicago suburb of Lombard on Friday, sharply criticized Illinois officials for what she described as a lack of cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. She claimed that since the beginning of the year, city authorities have approved only 8% of the detainers lodged by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the region. A detainer is a request from ICE asking another law enforcement agency to notify them before releasing a s

Four undocumented men have been arrested in Newark as part of an ongoing federal operation targeting individuals with past histories of child exploitation. Authorities from the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the arrests were carried out last week by agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement division. The arrests form part of a broader enforcement effort aimed specifically at apprehending non-citizens accused or convicted of crimes inv

The debate over the H-1B visa program in the United States has flared up again after Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene called for its end, specifically targeting Indian workers. Her remarks came in response to US president Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on Indian oil imports, which were initially increased to 25 percent and have now doubled to 50 percent. Linking the visa issue to trade policy, she posted on X, stating that Indian H-1B visas were replacing American

Travelers planning to visit Switzerland must now strictly follow updated visa requirements. The Swiss authorities have announced stricter measures for Schengen visa applications effective immediately. According to the latest update, only documents listed in the official checklist will be accepted at Visa Application Centres in India. VFS Global, which handles applications for the Swiss Embassy, confirmed that no additional papers or personal explanations will b

India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, announced a significant expansion of Indian consular services across the United States with the opening of eight new Indian Consular Application Centres. This move, which began implementation on August 1, 2025, is aimed at improving accessibility and service delivery for the Indian diaspora residing in the country. The new centres have been opened in Boston, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Addison, Orlando, Raleigh, and San Jose, marking

Indian applicants seeking a US visa in 2025 face significant changes as new immigration rules take effect under the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” These measures, some already implemented and others scheduled for later in the year, are designed to tighten screening and increase oversight of applicants. They affect almost every category of nonimmigrant visas including student, work, and visitor visas, and will require applicants to adjust their preparati

The United States is making significant changes to its non-immigrant visa procedures, reinstating mandatory in-person interviews for most applicants under the B1 and B2 visa categories, which cover short-term business and tourist travel. These new regulations will take effect from September 2, 2025, and will affect a broad segment of travelers, especially from countries like India that have a high volume of B1/B2 applicants. According to an official update from the government on J

A newly introduced $250 "visa integrity fee" for non-immigrant visa applicants to the United States is raising significant concerns among travelers, students, and immigration professionals. Passed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, this fee is scheduled to take effect during the United States fiscal year 2025, spanning from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Although the legislative framework is already in place, the exact implementation date and detailed administrative pr