New U.S. immigration rules: major changes for indian immigrants

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): A new immigration bill could be introduced in the U.S. following Trump's inauguration on January 20, with preparations already underway. This bill is expected to have varying rules, conditions, and exemptions for different countries. On Wednesday, two Democratic senators introduced a potential bill aimed at reuniting immigrant families and increasing the family-based immigration cap per country, which would make more visas available for countries like India and China.

The Reuniting Families Act, introduced by Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Tammy Duckworth, both members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, seeks to reunite families within the U.S. immigration system, reduce the family-based immigration backlog, and update laws governing family immigration processes. The bill also includes Hirono's Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act, which aims to expedite the visa process for the children of Filipino veterans who served in World War II.