Over 3 lakh Indians gave up their citizenship in last three years, US top choice
More than 1.70 lakh people took up American citizenship, 64,071 took up citizenship in Canada, 58,391 in Australia and 35,435 in the United Kingdom, among others.
Jul 20, 2022, 14:15 PM IST
Joe Biden administration rolls back Donald Trump-era citizenship test, reverts to 2008 version
"This action is consistent with the framework of the Executive Order on Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems, which directs a comprehensive review of the naturalisation process to eliminate barriers and make the process more accessible to all eligible individuals," USCIS said in a statement.
Feb 23, 2021, 20:56 PM IST
H-1B visa registration to begin on March 9, followed by lottery results: Check details
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2022 'H-1B' cap will open on March 9 and run through March 25. The notification came a day after the Biden administration announced that it will continue with the traditional lottery system.
Feb 06, 2021, 23:29 PM IST
No need of constitutional amendment to make changes in birthright citizenship: Donald Trump
Trump had on Tuesday expressed his intention to take the path of executive order to deny automatic citizenship to children born of non-American parents in the US, saying the birthright citizenship "has to end".
Nov 01, 2018, 09:57 AM IST
Donald Trump faces widespread criticism for his decision to end birthright citizenship
"You cannot end the birthright citizenship with an executive order," said Congressman Paul Ryan, Speaker of the US House of Representatives.
Oct 31, 2018, 09:08 AM IST
New H-1B policy memorandum issued to protect workers: USCIS
The new H-1B policy memorandum is part of the effort by the Trump Administration to protect the wages and working conditions of both American and nonimmigrant workers and prevent any fraud or abuse, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said today.
Feb 24, 2018, 12:45 PM IST
Indian-origin man first American to lose naturalised citizenship under Trump administration
Baljinder Singh, 43, from Carteret, New Jersey became a naturalized citizen in 2006 after marrying his American wife.
Jan 10, 2018, 09:24 AM IST
In uncertain H1-B times, US firm targets Indians with EB5 - the ''Golden Visa''
As confusion looms over the future of the H1-B visa programme, an investment-facilitating firm is targeting rich Indians with the EB5 visa, popularly known as the "Golden Visa", that promises a faster route to US citizenship.
May 11, 2017, 12:33 PM IST
US President Donald Trump unrepentant on travel ban, protests swell
The United States braced Sunday for a second day of furious protests against Donald Trump`s ban on travelers from seven Muslim countries.
Jan 29, 2017, 23:03 PM IST
