USA Set to Introduce Paperless Visas, Reducing Processing Times and Costs in 18 Months
After having officially announced domestic visa renewal for H1B workers in the USA starting in January 2024, the Biden administration is all set for a …
Deepavali Day Act in its 3rd Year; When It will Make Diwali a Federal Holiday for 4 Million Indian-origin People in USA
It has been six years since the US postal service released a Diwali stamp in 2016. Diwali is still not a federal holiday for the growing Indian American Hindu …
Built over 185 Acres for more than $150M, World’s Largest Akshardham Temple in USA to Open in October
Hundreds of thousands of Indian immigrants’ spiritual heritage and deep-rooted divine faith have finally taken shape as America’s largest Hindu temple, …
Southern California is Likely to Get Indian Consulate after Seattle in West Coast; Online Petition is Seeking Support
On his first state visit to USA in June, PM Narendra Modi declared the opening of the sixth Indian Consulate in Seattle, Washington and also revealed plans to …
US Citizenship Test with New Verbal Proficiency Section and Multiple Choice Format would be Hard for Immigrants
The US citizenship which is more coveted than space adventure for Indians with legal permanent residency is going to be a little more difficult to obtain for …
Good News! Diwali is a Public School Holiday in New York City from 2023
The years of advocating for Diwali to be declared an official school holiday in New York City has come to a fruition. Mayor Eric Adams’ message, “Diwali …
Declaring Diwali Official Holiday, Pennsylvania Goes Ahead of Other US States with High Indian-origin Population
Diwali, a most auspicious festival for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists the world over, is gradually being recognized across the northeast USA. The years of …
Soon NRIs can Use UPI with International Mobile Numbers and Domestic Banks in India
Digital India’s real-time payment system, UPI, will soon be available to NRIs in ten countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, the UAE, Singapore, …
These New Members of USA’s Elite Club of Indian-origin Prodigies are among Brightest Students in the World
Two Indian-origin minors in the United States are among the “brightest students in the world”, according to the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth …
US Presidential Advisory Commission Votes to Process All Green Card Applications within 6 Months
A presidential advisory commission has made certain recommendations, through unanimous voting, for the Biden administration to clear the existing green card …