US lawmakers warn ‘public charge’ rule risks H-1B green cards
Washington, Dec 24, (IANS) A group of 127 US lawmakers has urged the Trump Administration to withdraw its proposed overhaul of the “public charge” rule, asserting that this would inject uncertainty into the legal immigration system, particularly for those families who are moving from H-1B visas to Green Cards. As many as 110 Congressmen and […]
US lawmakers flag risks to Bangladesh elections
Washington, Dec 24 (IANS) Raising alarm over a political party ban, powerful US lawmakers have told Bangladesh’s interim government that free and fair elections cannot be held if political participation is restricted ahead of the February polls. In a letter to Dr Mohammed Yunus, Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, Congressmen Gregory W. […]
US lawmakers raise alarm over Bangladesh violence
Washington, Dec 22, (IANS) Strongly condemning recent killings, attacks on media institutions, and a rise in assaults against Hindu and other minority communities, two influential US lawmakers on Monday expressed grave concern over escalating violence and unrest in Bangladesh. Indian American Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Suhas Subramanyam, in separate statements, warned that the current wave […]
