Even with Biden in power, immigrant spouses in the US face delays and obstacles for work permits

Though the administration has withdrawn Trump’s plan to cancel H-4 EAD work authorisations, the process remains extremely taxing.

Tejeswi Pratima Dodda

· Mar 10, 2021 · 06:30 pm

For 6-year-old girl heard in audio from US border, a memorised phone number proved to be a lifeline

As the US attempts to reunite migrant families after backlash, children will bear the burden of helping to identify who and where their parents are.

Ginger Thompson, ProPublica

· Jun 25, 2018 · 01:30 pm

The eugenics and white supremacy link to America’s policy of criminalising immigration

The history of the statute that can make it a felony to illegally enter the country involves some dark corners of U.S. history.

Ian MacDougall, Propublica

· Jun 22, 2018 · 08:30 pm

50 Indians among immigrants separated from family and detained in prison under Trump policy: Report

The Asia Pacific American Network of Oregon said a total of 123 refugees, the majority of them South Asians, were transferred to the prison in the last month.

Scroll Staff

· Jun 19, 2018 · 10:47 am

What a survey in UK ranking Indians above other South Asians says of attitudes towards immigrants

YouGov asked 1,668 UK adults whether immigrants from various parts of the world had made a positive or negative contribution to British life.

Rakib Ehsan, The Conversation

· May 08, 2018 · 07:30 pm

Bangladesh’s freedom fighter, Canada’s security risk: Man who supported 1971 war can’t enter Ottawa

A Canadian citizen with Bangladeshi roots has been unable to get his parents to the country because of a section in the immigration law.

Tribune Desk

· Dec 23, 2017 · 09:30 pm

Trump’s plan to ban spouses of H-1B visa holders from working is a big mistake that will hurt women

A scholar explains why withdrawing work authorisation for spouses who have been living in the US for more than half a decade is a step in the wrong direction.

Amy Bhatt, The Conversation

· Dec 20, 2017 · 07:30 pm

US ends special status for 59,000 Haitians that allowed them to work there legally without visa

Without the Temporary Protected Status – granted after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti – the immigrants have till July 2019 to return to their country.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 21, 2017 · 08:49 pm

US administration grants 90-day window to eminent Indian doctor couple facing deportation

A Customs stamp reads that their documents expire in June 2017, while Immigration said they had already expired in the same month of last year.

Scroll Staff

· Apr 01, 2017 · 11:23 am

Trump’s plan: Deport to Mexico immigrants crossing border illegally, regardless of nationality

The idea is part of a raft of immigration proposals signed by Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly.

Marcelo Rochabrun, ProPublica

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Ginger Thompson, ProPublica

· Feb 22, 2017 · 09:30 pm

From inspiring 'Swades' to being questioned on immigration status: Aravinda Pillalamarri's journey

The Indian-American activist and her husband have been working towards sustainable development in India for decades.

Dilip D’Souza

· Feb 01, 2017 · 11:30 am