JD Vance Faces Backlash Over Immigration Remarks

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

International

US Vice-President JD Vance has drawn strong criticism after saying that mass migration is “stealing the American Dream.” The comments were made in a social media post and quickly triggered debate across the country. Critics accused Vance of using divisive language and pointed out that his own

National

Nations Blocking Talent Will Lose, Warns EAM Jaishankar

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday that countries restricting the entry of skilled professionals will ultimately become “net losers.” He explained that global talent mobility is now central to economic growth, and nations that treat skilled migrants as a threat instead of an asset risk damaging their own competitiveness. Visa Barriers Will Hurt […]

International

US Pauses Immigration Applications from 19 Countries

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

The United States government has announced a temporary pause on all immigration applications — including green cards, citizenship requests, visas and asylum processing — for nationals of 19 non-European countries. The freeze follows a recent shooting involving an Afghan national in Washington, DC, which prompted concerns over national security and public safety. What the

International

US to Pause Migration from “Third World” Countries: What’s the Reality

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

US President Donald J. Trump announced on November 28, 2025, that his administration intends to “permanently pause migration from all Third World countries.” He justified the move by saying the U.S. immigration system needs time to “recover,” and linked the decision to a recent deadly shooting near the White House. What the Policy Would Do […]

International

White House Defends Trump’s H-1B Visa Stance

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

The Donald Trump administration said the president’s stance on the H‑1B visa programme is “nuanced and common-sense”. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the policy supports bringing in foreign workers initially for specialist roles, but ultimately ensures those jobs transition to American workers. Focus on American Workforce Leavitt said Trump wants

International

UK Announces Visa Ban On Countries That Refuse Repatriations

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

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. Scope And Implementation Under the new rule, if a […]

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 […]