In the years after 9/11, going to the US was scary for many of us. Border security became harsh and unforgiving, and we could feel our rights drop away as we entered American airspace. Novels were written and movies were made about how an encounter with hostile and suspicious border officials could radicalize even those…
It is nearly a month since US President Donald Trump launched his trade war. Simultaneously, he has continued to wage war against immigration, decimated the US government, attacked liberal universities in America and turned American foreign policy on its head. As the shock waves of these disruptions reverberate across the world, political leaders have been…
In his inauguration speech Donald Trump promised that, in his administration, “we will not forget our constitution.” Before the day was over, Mr Trump had signed an executive order that, if implemented, would apparently end birthright citizenship, which is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the constitution. According to the plain text of the amendment,…
If upheld by courts, this order could hurt millions of immigrants, including those of Indian origin. Currently, 22 states are challenging the order in court. The move could also hurt the US economy, a rich country that faces a declining fertility rate and relies on immigration to strengthen its workforce. America’s birthright citizenship is rooted…
U.S. President Joe Biden. | Photo Credit: AP The Biden administration is restarting an immigration programme that allows migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to come to the United States, and it is including “additional vetting” of their U.S.-based financial sponsors following fraud concerns. The Department of Homeland Security had suspended the programme earlier…
This programme entails an investment in a US project, generally in real estate, that generates at least 10 jobs. To participate, investors must work with asset managers called “regional centers” (RCs) that are recognized by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Some of these RCs have offices or representatives in India, making the process accessible…
