UK Announces Visa Ban On Countries That Refuse Repatriations

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

International

The UK government announced that it will impose visa bans on countries that do not accept the return of their citizens being deported from the UK. The measure is part of the government’s broader strategy to strengthen return agreements and press cooperating nations into accepting deportations.

International

Federal Immigration Raids in Charlotte Raise Concerns

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

A large-scale enforcement operation led by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other federal immigration units began in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the weekend. Agents carried out arrests at several locations, including a church in east Charlotte, where they detained a man while church members watched. Some U.S. citizens were also stopped by […]

International

US Ends Automatic Renewal of Work Permits, Impacting Indian Workers

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new interim rule that will end the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for immigrants who file renewals on or after October 30, 2025. Under the previous policy, certain categories of EAD holders could continue working for up to 540 days after their permit expired […]

International

U.S. Introduces Tough Exit-Entry Rules for Non-Citizens

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new regulation that will require all non-U.S. citizens, including green card holders, to have their photographs taken when entering and exiting the United States, effective December 26, 2025. The rule also expands biometric and social-media vetting for visa applicants and lawful permanent residents. What the Rule […]

Op-Eds Opinion

H-1B Under Siege: Trump’s $100,000 Gamble and Why India Still Holds the Cards

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

The U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred global debate, this time with a proclamation that slaps a massive $100,000 fee on every new H-1B visa petition filed for workers outside the United States. The order, which came into effect on September 21, 2025, is set to last for 12 months but can be […]

International

Trump Unveils $1M “Gold Card” Visa for US Residency

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating the Gold Card visa program, requiring a $1 million gift to the US Treasury by individuals, or $2 million if a corporation sponsors them. This program provides a fast-track to lawful permanent residency for wealthy foreign nationals. Who Qualifies The Gold Card is aimed at […]

Law & Order National

Five Bangladeshi Nationals Held Near Red Fort

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

Delhi Police detained five men on August 4 for attempting to forcibly enter the Red Fort, which remains closed to the public between July 15 and August 15 due to security measures ahead of Independence Day. The arrested individuals were between 20 and 25 years of age. Fake Aadhaar Cards Used The men presented Aadhaar […]

International

US Updates Policy for Green Card Holders Sponsoring Family

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued fresh guidance on how it interprets a key rule under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). The new guidance clarifies who qualifies as a “lawful permanent resident” (LPR), or green card holder, when filing family-sponsored immigration petitions. Key Clarification for Family-Based

International

Trump Proposes Stricter Citizenship Test and H‑1B Reform

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

The Trump administration has announced plans to introduce a more rigorous U.S. citizenship test and implement major changes to the H‑1B visa program. These measures are part of a broader immigration policy push aimed at tightening legal entry and residency requirements in the United States. Tougher Citizenship Test Coming Soon U.S. officials plan to revise […]

International

Trump in Scotland for Trade Talks with UK and EU Leaders

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Scotland on July 25 for a visit that blends diplomacy, trade negotiations, and personal business interests. The visit includes planned meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, alongside scheduled stops at his golf properties in Aberdeenshire and Turnberry. Trade Talks Gain