US opens H-1B visa fraud investigation The United States has launched a major investigation into alleged fraud involving the H-1B visa programme, with IT services company Cognizant among the firms named as authorities examine possible misuse. The probe was announced by US Labour Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito, who said investigators were looking into

Trump seeks rehearing on citizenship ruling US President Donald Trump said he would immediately ask the Supreme Court to rehear its ruling on birthright citizenship, arguing that the decision could encourage abuse of the immigration system. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that signs and billboards near the southern border and in Mexico were advertising service

India has launched an e-OCI card for more than 5 million Overseas Citizen of India cardholders, giving them a digital credential for immigration and airline verification while keeping existing physical OCI cards valid. Readers unfamiliar with the program can review our explainer on what an OCI

ALEXANDRIA, La. — Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — Oakdale Subway owner Chandrakant Patel pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit visa fraud and money laundering in a Louisiana U-Visa fraud scheme involving fabricated police reports, federal prosecutors said. Patel, 40, entered his plea on Friday, May 29, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Prosecutors said the scheme operated from December 2015 through July 2025. Lo

The birthright citizenship ruling issued by the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, provides important clarity for families living in the United States on temporary visas. Children born in the country to parents who are lawfully but temporarily present remain U.S. citizens at birth under the 14th Amendment. For the court’s vote and constitutional reasoning, read NRIPage’s full report on the

The Trump v. Barbara ruling preserved automatic U.S. citizenship for nearly all children born on American soil. In a 6-3 decision issued Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court affirmed a lower-court judgment blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order. What the Trump v. Barbara ruling decided Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the court’s principal opinion, joined by Justices Sonia S

The Oregon denaturalization lawsuit seeks to revoke the U.S. citizenship of a 54-year-old resident accused of using multiple identities and concealing an earlier deportation order. Federal authorities in Portland said on Thursday, June 18, 2026, that they filed a civil complaint against Jaswinder Singh, also known as Balwinder Singh, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. The allegations have not been proven in court. Oregon dena

Strike Announcement US President Donald Trump said American forces killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, widely known as Niño Guerrero, in what he described as a “swift and lethal” military operation against the alleged leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang. Trump said the strike was carried out by US Southern Command and coordinated with Venezuela, but officials had not immediately released

Deportation flight reaches Central African Republic A U.S. deportation flight carrying migrants from several countries, including Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and Georgia, landed in the Central African Republic, bringing renewed attention to the Trump administration’s use of third-country deportations. The aircraft reportedly departed from Alexandria, Louisiana, stopped in Ghana and later arrived in Bangui, the capital of the Central African R

Congress Approves $70 Billion Immigration Funding Package The U.S. Congress on Tuesday approved a $70 billion funding package to support President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement and border control policies through the remainder of his term. The measure passed the House of Representatives in a narrow 214‑212 vote, largely along party lines, and now heads to the White House for Trump’s signature.

West Bengal Deports Thousands of Illegal Immigrants West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that approximately 4,800 illegal immigrants have been deported to Bangladesh from holding centres in the state’s border districts, with 836 more currently awaiting repatriation. Speaking at a preparatory meeting for the BJP’s special training camp, Adhikari emphasized that tackling illegal immigration and securing the India-Bangladesh border remain top prior

U.S. student visa cancellations have become a major concern for international students in 2026, especially those on F-1 visas. Recent enforcement updates show that students now need to pay closer attention to visa validity, SEVIS status, travel plans and online screening. Reuters reported that the Trump administration revoked more than 6,000 student visas in 2025, citing overstays, legal violations and a smaller number of terrorism-related grounds, according to a State Department of

A video from Frisco, Texas, has sparked outrage after a man was seen tearing an Indian flag outside Frisco City Hall during an anti-immigration protest on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. NRIPage also published a video commentary on the issue, highlighting why disrespect toward a flag cannot erase the contributions of Indian-origin people in America. Watch our reel here: Indi

A video showing an Indian flag being torn outside Frisco City Hall in Texas on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, has raised concern among Indian American residents in North Texas. A video of the incident circulated on Facebook and other social media platforms. Readers can view the Facebook video here.  

Curfew Imposed at Delaney Hall ICE Facility Newark authorities have imposed a curfew around the Delaney Hall ICE detention center following a series of confrontations between protesters and law enforcement. The restriction, effective from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. until further notice, aims to contain rising tensions. Clashes escalated as demonstrators accused the facility of mistreating detainees, including alleged

Aliens.gov Website Launched The White House has launched Aliens.gov, a new immigration enforcement website that uses a space-themed design and UFO-style messaging to present federal immigration data. Unveiled on Thursday, May 28, the platform frames the term “aliens” through dramatic language, saying the people Americans should worry about are not from outer space but are already living in communities a

Green Card and H-1B Applications Face Growing Scrutiny The United States is tightening scrutiny on green card and H-1B visa applications, affecting thousands of IT professionals, doctors, and students seeking employment and educational opportunities in the country. Recent updates from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) indicate a more rigorous review process for applicants, prompting concerns among skilled

GOP Pushback Delays Immigration Funding Vote Senate Republicans broke with President Donald Trump on Thursday,May 22,2026 over a proposed $1.8 billion settlement fund for individuals claiming political persecution, forcing lawmakers to delay a major immigration-enforcement funding vote. The proposed anti-weaponisation fund has become a priority for Trump, who has argued that his supporters, including some people prosecuted

Trump Presses Court On Citizenship Case US President Donald Trump intensified pressure on the Supreme Court on Thursday,May 21,2026 warning that it would be a “disgrace” if the justices rule against his effort to limit birthright citizenship. Speaking at a White House event, Trump urged the court to support his position on automatic citizenship for children born in the United States, a policy central to his broader immig

The Trump birthright citizenship case is heading toward a major Supreme Court decision after lower courts blocked the president’s effort to restrict automatic US citizenship for some children born in the United States. President Donald Trump criticized the possibility of losing the case during remarks at the White House on Thursday, May 21, 2026, warning it would be a “disgrace” if the Supreme Court ruled against his administration’s positio