Boston: Authorities in the United States have charged eleven Gujarat-origin Indian nationals for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy involving staged armed robberies at convenience stores and restaurants in order to fraudulently obtain immigration benefits. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, the accused allegedly staged robberies so that store clerks could falsely claim they were victims of violent crimes while applying for a U non-immigrant v...Read More

Gandhinagar: The U.S. Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor met with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday morning. Sergio Gor in his X post along with two photographs stated: 'Thank you to @CMOGuj Bhupendra Patel for a productive discussion today and a very warm welcome. We explored new opportunities to deepen U.S.–Gujarat cooperation in trade, technology, and manufacturing. Incredible potential for Gujarat to work closely with the U.S. ahea...Read More

Ahmedabad: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued updated guidance explaining how the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, following the presidential proclamation of September 19, will be implemented. The guidance outlines who must pay the fee, when it applies, and the limited circumstances under which exceptions may be requested. Scope of the Proclamation USCIS clarified on October 20 that the fee applies to new H-1B petitions filed on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 202...Read More

Washington DC: President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation that will require a $100,000 annual visa fee for highly-skilled foreign workers and rolled out a $1 million “gold card” visa as a pathway to U.S. citizenship for wealthy individuals, moves that face near-certain legal challenges amid widespread criticism he is sidestepping Congress. If the moves survive legal muster, they will deliver staggering price increases. The visa fee for skilled workers would jump from $215. The...Read More

New Delhi: The United States under President Donald Trump has officially imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, effective August 27, 2025, bringing the total US levy on India to 50%—among the highest faced by major trading partners. The decision, announced by the US Department of Homeland Security, targets Indian goods “entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 am EDT on August 27.” The tariffs, implemented under Executive Order 143...Read More

Ahmedabad: Delhi Police have booked two Gujarat residents for allegedly travelling with forged documents after they were deported from the United States earlier this month. In the first case, Mahesh Patel from Mehsana arrived at IGI Airport on July 9. During immigration checks, officers detected several irregularities in his Indian passport. On questioning, Mahesh admitted that he had procured the passport through an agent to unlawfully enter the US. In the second case, Jignesh Patel from Shah...Read More

Ahmedabad: To capitalize on the growing demand for solar modules in the United States, Gujarat-based Kosol Energie Pvt Ltd is planning to invest ₹300 crore to establish a 2-gigawatt (GW) solar module manufacturing facility in the US. According to a report by The Hindu Business Line, Kalpesh Kalthia, Chairman and Managing Director of the company, stated that with US President Donald Trump emphasizing local manufacturing, the company has finalized a site for its 2 GW plant with a ₹300 crore i...Read More

New York: The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) has announced that it is going to bring the first edition of the ‘Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre India Weekend’ to New York City. From September 12–14, 2025, this weekend will showcase the best of India in music, theatre, fashion, cuisine, and traditions on a global stage. Speaking on the occasion, Founder & Chairperson Mrs. Nita Ambani said, "We are thrilled to bring the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre India Weekend to...Read More

Sabarkantha: A man hailing from Sabarkantha, trying to illegally enter the United States of America along with his family, has reportedly passed away in Nicaragua, a country in Central America. A resident of Moyad village in Prantij, he was attempting to enter the US via an illegal route with the help of an agent. During the one-and-a-half-month-long journey, he fell sick and passed away. The youth, allegedly suffering from diabetes, could not get the necessary medication and went into a coma. ...Read More

Mahesana: A 31-year-old Indian man from Kalol, Gujarat, has been deported from the United States after illegally entering the country using a fake passport and assuming a Muslim identity. Jignesh Jagdishbhai Patel, who initially traveled to Canada before crossing the border into the US, was apprehended by immigration authorities within a month of his arrival. Patel's case highlights the lengths to which individuals go in their pursuit of the "American Dream," often resorting to illegal means ...Read More