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10 Sep

US Proposes Ending 60-Day Grace Period for Laid-Off Foreign Workers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World News60-day grace period, DHS proposal, foreign workers, H-1B visa, Indian tech, US immigration

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The United States government has unveiled a regulatory proposal to eliminate the discretionary 60-day grace period that currently permits laid-off foreign specialty workers and their dependants to legally remain in the country while searching for alternative employment. Released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the draft measure targets several non-immigrant employment visa categories, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-1, E-2, E-3, and H-1B1 classifications. If adopted, the amended regulations would require affected professionals to depart the United States immediately upon the cessation of their employment, fundamentally altering the legal buffer that has shielded international professionals from…

US to Require Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Accounts Public for Security Screening

nishuthapar10 CommentsWorld Newssocial media public access, US immigration, US visa rules, visa screening 2025

Washington D.C., June 23, 2025 — In a significant move to enhance national security, the United States has introduced a new regulation requiring all visa applicants to make their social media accounts publicly accessible during the application process. According to the latest update from the U.S. State Department, this mandate applies across all non-immigrant and immigrant visa categories. Applicants will now be required to ensure their social media handles including platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and others are set to public mode for officials to verify and screen their online activity. This new directive builds on the 2019…

Chandigarh University Launches ‘Udaan’ to Support Repatriated Indian Youth

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh University, Repatriated Indian youth, Udaan program, US immigration

Chandigarh, February 25, 2025 – Chandigarh University has become the first Indian institution to take a significant step in supporting Indian youth repatriated from the United States. The university’s Chancellor and Rajya Sabha MP, Satnam Singh Sandhu, announced the launch of ‘Udaan’, a rehabilitation program aimed at helping these individuals rebuild their lives. The initiative will provide free counselling, career mapping, higher education opportunities, skill development, and employment assistance to those affected.To make the process easier, the university has launched a dedicated helpline (+91 98759 70027) and a website (www.cuchd.in/udaan-2025/), allowing repatriated youth to register and seek support. Sandhu emphasized…