Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old Sikh woman who had lived in the United States for over 30 years, was deported to India this week, and her account of what she endured has triggered widespread concern. Her lawyer and media reports say she was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and held in harsh conditions: forced to sleep on concrete floors without a bed, denied showers, and given only a blanket for 60–70 hours despite having undergone double knee replacement surgery. Kaur also claimed that while in transit, she was refused appropriate medicine and given ice instead of water to swallow pills. Her family and community had expected some leniency given her age and long residency, but she says she wasn’t even allowed to say goodbye to loved ones before being hauled to a charter flight. The episode has raised questions about the treatment of elderly immigrants and the humanity of deportation procedures. #HarjitKaur #DeportationOrdeal #ICEDetention #SeniorCitizensRights #ImmigrationLaw #SikhCommunity #HumanRights #ElderlyTreatment #USImmigration #IndiaReturns
The Trump administration recently implemented a significant increase in H-1B visa fees, a move that has had a direct impact on Indian IT professionals seeking employment in the United States. The higher fees are expected to raise the cost of hiring skilled foreign workers, which could affect the flow of talent from India, a key source of IT expertise for U.S. companies. Many Indian IT firms have expressed concerns that this change may make it more challenging for them to place professionals in critical roles abroad, potentially slowing down projects and increasing operational costs. In response, Indian officials have engaged with U.S. authorities and leading H-1B employers to discuss the implications of this policy. They are advocating for measures that ensure fair access for skilled Indian workers while emphasizing the mutual benefits of talent exchange for both countries. Observers note that while the fee increase may be intended to prioritize domestic employment, it could also strain U.S.-India business relations, highlighting the delicate balance between immigration policy, economic interests, and global talent mobility. #H1BVisa #VisaFeeHike #IndianITProfessionals #USImmigration #SkilledWorkers #ITTalent #IndiaUSRelations #GlobalTalentMobility #TechIndustryNews #EmploymentPolicy #BusinessImpact #ImmigrationPolicy #ITJobsAbroad #VisaUpdates #News #Newsone
