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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
60 days or less: H-1B Workers get deportation notices despite legal status
A growing number of H-1B visa holders in the United States are receiving deportation notices while still within their 60-day legal grace period following job loss, according to multiple immigration law firms. The issue was flagged by Dillon Colucci, a partner at Greenberg Traurig LLP, who wrote in a firm post that some individuals were being served Notices to Appear (NTAs) despite remaining in legal status. His concerns were echoed by attorneys at Reddy Neumann Brown, Murthy Law Firm, Chugh LLP, and others. 'Losing your H-1B job is stressful enough—but now some workers are receiving Notices to Appear (NTAs) even while they're still legally within their 60-day grace period,' said Abhisha Parikh, a US-based immigration lawyer, in a social media post. What's supposed to happen when an H-1B worker loses a job? When employment ends, H-1B workers are allowed to stay in the US for up to 60 days to: • Find a new job and transfer their H-1B • Switch to a different immigration status (such as B-2 visitor) • Leave the US voluntarily within the grace period During this time, they are legally present and not considered out of status. What's happening instead? Several H-1B visa holders are reportedly receiving NTAs even before the 60-day period ends. An NTA is a formal notice initiating deportation proceedings in immigration court. This contradicts US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) guidance, creates uncertainty for visa holders, and disrupts businesses relying on foreign talent. The development follows a February 28, 2025 policy memorandum from USCIS, which expanded the types of circumstances that may trigger an NTA. The memo, accessed by Business Standard, clarified that Form I-862 (the NTA) outlines allegations and charges against an individual and initiates removal proceedings under section 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. USCIS, ICE and CBP all have the authority to issue NTAs. Are rules being changed? While there has been no official change to the grace period rule, the regulation allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to 'eliminate or shorten this 60-day period as a matter of discretion.' Colucci noted that, although this provision existed since 2016, its use was not widespread until recently. He added that USCIS may now be using this discretion more frequently, though this has not been formally acknowledged by the agency. Parikh questioned the move: 'This raises serious questions: Is this a new enforcement tactic or just administrative errors? Either way, it's putting skilled professionals at risk of deportation before they've done anything wrong.' Who is affected? NTAs are being issued in situations where individuals may technically no longer be in nonimmigrant status, even though they have pending applications such as: • Adjustment of status (Form I-485) • Change or extension of status • Employment authorisation (EAD) while waiting for green card processing In some cases, NTAs are issued because an employer notifies USCIS of termination, prompting the agency to consider the person out of status—even if an application is pending. Others may have filed change-of-status applications slightly late, which could also lead to an NTA. According to Murthy Law Firm, an NTA starts the legal process for deportation. It requires the individual to appear before an immigration judge, beginning with a procedural master calendar hearing that may be followed years later by a full hearing. If the individual leaves the US after receiving an NTA but before attending court, it may be considered a self-removal. This can trigger a re-entry ban for several years. Some may choose voluntary departure to avoid harsher penalties. What H-1B workers can do • Act quickly to find a new employer and file an H-1B transfer • Consider switching to another visa category, such as B-2 • Leave the US voluntarily before the grace period ends, if no other option is available If issued an NTA, individuals are advised to contact an immigration attorney immediately. Mistaken NTAs can sometimes be withdrawn or dismissed. 'The system is complicated, but staying informed is your best defence,' Parikh said. 'If you're on an H-1B visa, make sure you know your rights, act fast if you lose your job, and get legal help immediately if you receive an NTA during your grace period.'
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Benidorm star teases 'laugh out loud' new series after comeback talks confirmed
A Benidorm actress has share some exciting news about a potential new series of the much-loved ITV comedy A much-loved Benidorm star has given fans a glimmer of hope about the return of the cult ITV comedy series. Launching in 2007, the show captivated audiences as it charted the hilarious escapades of Brits basking in the sunshine at the Solana Resort. Over its glittering run, Benidorm scooped up numerous accolades including BAFTAs and NTAs, securing its status as a viewer's delight. Despite an all-star cast featuring Sheridan Smith, Siobhan Finneran, and Johnny Vegas, the show came to an untimely end after 11 years in 2018, much to devotees' dismay. Whispers of a revival have been circulating, spurred on by hints from the cast and even creator Derren Litten himself, reports OK!. Sherrie Hewson, renowned for her portrayal of Joyce Temple-Savage, dropped a bombshell during her 'An Evening With Sherrie Hewson' on Sunday (July 6) in Barnsley. She revealed: "I do know ITV have got new scripts and they love them and think they are wonderful." Yet, she tempered expectations by stating: "The problem with Benidorm is that it's probably one of the most expensive shows ever because it's in Spain, we have a Spanish crew, we have a British crew, so it costs a fortune to make." Still, she remains optimistic, adding: "But it's on twice a day every day and those ratings are still as high as they ever were, so I think it will [return]." Fans loyal to Benidorm may just see their beloved characters gracing the screens once again thanks to ITV's apparent adoration for the new material presented to them. Sherrie hinted at good news: "And I think they [ITV bosses] love the scripts anyway and Derren said he laughed out loud when he wrote them so I don't think there's any question, it's just when." In other news, Benidorm creator Derren Litten had fans buzzing in April when he announced that he is in negotiations with ITV about a potential revival of the fan-favourite show. During a Facebook Live session reported by The Sun, Derren divulged some tantalising details: "Have I been talking to ITV in the last few months? Yes I have." He continued, giving fans a glimmer of hope: "Have ITV commissioned a special or a series at the moment? No. Might they in the next few weeks [or] couple of months? Yeah they might. They might." Derren concluded, aiming to uplift fans with anticipation: "So I hope that gives you [the fans] some hope, and I hope that gives you some idea of where we are," indicating that the beloved sitcom may soon return to the small screen.
Wales Online
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson announced as National Television Awards 2025 red carpet hosts
Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson announced as National Television Awards 2025 red carpet hosts The reality TV stars, who did the role in 2024, will once again interview the stars from some of the UK's hottest TV shows as they arrive at London's O2 Arena ahead of the ceremony - which is marking its 30th birthday on September 10. (Image: PA ) Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson are back hosting the National Television Awards red carpet in September. The reality TV stars, who did the role in 2024, will once again interview the stars from some of the UK's hottest TV shows as they arrive at London's O2 Arena ahead of the ceremony - which is marking its 30th birthday on September 10. Making the announcement in a video posted on the NTAs' Instagram account on Friday (04.07.25), Sam, 32, said: "Hello, it's Sam and Pete here, and we have just been reannounced to host the red carpet at the NTAs for their 30th birthday as well." Pete, 37, added: "I cannot believe they are letting us do it again. It will be live at the O2, 30th birthday - so it's a party, we're going to party." Sam - who starred in Made in Chelsea - chimmed in: "We're gonna party hard!" Pete - who was a cast member in The Only Way is Essex - agreed: "We are going to party hard. Live at the O2 on Wednesday the 10th of September." Article continues below Sam also teased what he could be wearing at the bash. Pete asked: "What are you going to wear?" Sam teased: "I've actually got a little velvet number that you told me to buy." Fans were thrilled that the pair - who are best friends - were chosen to host the red carpet action once again. Writing in the post's comments section, one user wrote: Ahhhhh can't wait x (sic)." A second person penned: "Congratulations lads." And a third supporter of Sam and Pete said: "YESSSSSSS (sic)." Sam adores the positivity that the NTAs - of which the ceremony itself will be hosted by 40-year-old comedian Joel Dommett - brings. He said in the official press release: "We are absolutely buzzing to be back as the official NTAs' red carpet hosts. "Every year I have the time of my life – the energy and positivity on the day is always so great. "I am genuinely excited to chat to the streams of TV legends and nominees coming down that carpet – bring it on!" And Pete said it is an "honour" to speak to the stars. He added: "Presenting the NTAs' red carpet is always wild, but we love it – and let's face it, we must be doing something right to be asked back again! "In all seriousness, it's an honour to speak to so many talented people in the broadcast space on their big night of the year. "I'm sure there will be some unplanned chaos given Sam is my co-host, but that's all part of the fun. Article continues below "See you there!"
Daily Mail
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks rave 'we must be doing something right!' as they bag epic presenting gig with TV royalty
Sam Thompson and Pete Wic ks have been revealed as The National Television Awards red carpet hosts for this year's annual bash. The dynamic duo will be getting all the gossip from the famous faces at the ceremony as they man where the VIPs will be walking past at the O2 in London later this year. The pair announced the news in a new video, with Sam saying: 'We have just been announced to host the red carpet at the NTAs for their 30th birthday as well! Pete added: 'I cannot believe they are letting us do it again, it'll be live at the O2, 30th birthday so it's a party! We're going to party. Sam chimed in: 'We're going to party hard!' 'We are going to party hard! Live at the O2 on Wednesday 10th of September,' Pete told fans. He then went on to ask his pal: 'What are you going to wear?!' Sam confessed: 'I've actually got a little velvet number that YOU told me to buy!' NTA ticket holders can watch their antics from inside the arena on September 10. In the official press release, Sam said: 'We are absolutely buzzing to be back as the official NTA's red carpet hosts. 'Every year I have the time of my life – the energy and positivity on the day is always so great. 'I am genuinely excited to chat to the streams of TV legends and nominees coming down that carpet – bring it on!' Pete added: 'Presenting the NTA's red carpet is always wild, but we love it – and let's face it, we must be doing something right to be asked back again! 'In all seriousness, it's an honour to speak to so many talented people in the broadcast space on their big night of the year. 'I'm sure there will be some unplanned chaos given Sam is my co-host, but that's all part of the fun. 'See you there!' Sam shot to fame on Made In Chelsea in 2013 and has gone on to become a telly favourite. He's gone on to appear in Celebs Go Dating, Celebrity Big Brother and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. Most recently he raised a whopping £2m for UNICEF with his Match Ball Mission. Meanwhile Pete is best known for being in The Only Way Is Essex. He's gone on to appear in Celebrity MasterChef, Celebs Go Dating and Strictly. The reality star presented U&W's For Dogs' Sake. Back in May the 2025 National Television Awards will see I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and The Traitors go head to head at this year's ceremony. Joel Dommett will be back hosting the NTAs for the fifth year in a row in London's O2 September 10. A new category shake-up will see Claudia Winkleman and Ant and Dec 's reality shows battle it out for the Reality Competition gong for the first time ever. The shake-up will make it hard for viewers to pick between their beloved reality shows as both show's ratings were up from their previous series. More than 7million viewers tuned in to watch The Traitor's finale, up nearly 2million on last year's climax of hit BBC show. While a massive 9million fans watched Ant and Dec's return to ITV making it the number one entertainment show of 2024 on any channel so far. The new format in the Reality Competition category sees celebrity shows go against programmes with a civilian cast. It will also mean TV fans will have to choose between Celebrity Big Brother and civilian Big Brother, as well as Race Across The World and Celebrity Race Across The World. Love Island will also go up against its spin-off show Love Island All Stars. While I'm A Celeb could be beaten by The Traitor's, Ant and Dec remain bookies favourites to lift the TV Presenter award for the 24th time. They go up against Claudia, Alison Hammond, Holly Willoughby, Jeremy Clarkson, Maya Jama, Davina McCall and many more. Netflix's hit drama Adolescence is in four categories, with Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty and rising star Owen Cooper all up for Drama Performance. The show itself is also a favourite to win New Drama after gaining a jaw-dropping 96.7million views in just three weeks. Gavin & Stacey will also hope to win a NTA in the Comedy category for its epic finale. The shake-up will make it hard for viewers to pick between their beloved reality shows as both show's ratings were up from their previous series More than 7million viewers tuned in to watch The Traitor's finale, up nearly 2million on last year's climax of hit BBC show ITV leads the pack in the Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award category, with Bullseye, You Bet!, 99 To Beat and The Assembly up for an award. Prime Video's fan-favourite Last One Laughing is also in for a shot. A host of celebrities who have opened up about their personal battles have been nominated for an Authored Documentary. The nominations include the likes of Freddie Flintoff's Top Gear crash documentary, Amy Dowden's Cancer And Me, Sir Chris Hoy Finding Hope and Molly-Mae Hague's Behind It All. Meanwhile, Jeremy Clarkson could also triumph in the Factual Entertainment category for Clarkson's Farm and The Grand Tour. This Morning, BBC Breakfast, Good Morning Britain and Loose Women are all in the mix for the coveted Daytime TV award. And much-loved Strictly Come Dancing, The Great British Bake Off and The Voice UK will battle it out for the Talent crown. 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Forbes
02-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
U.S. Should Confront Non-Tariff Attacks Against American Tech Firms
I recently explained in Forbes that Trump trade negotiators could leverage the planned TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump smiles during a phone conversation with Mexico's President ... More Enrique Pena Nieto on trade in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on August 27, 2018. President Donald Trump said Monday the US had reached a "really good deal" with Mexico and talks with Canada would begin shortly on a new regional free trade pact."It's a big day for trade. It's a really good deal for both countries," Trump said."Canada, we will start negotiations shortly. I'll be calling their prime minister very soon," Trump and Mexican negotiators have been working for weeks to iron out differences in order to revise the nearly 25-year old North American Free Trade Agreement, while Canada was waiting to rejoin the negotiations. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) withdrawal of anticompetitive federal regulations to obtain a cutback in foreign anticompetitive market distortions (ACMDs) that harm American firms and consumers. A July 2 nonpartisan letter to senior Administration officials from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), joined by senior policy scholars, strikes a similar theme in calling on the Administration to target foreign governments' non-tariff attacks (NTAs) on America's leading technology companies. The letter recommends a 3-pronged negotiating approach to counteract NTAs. Administration initiatives along the lines suggested by the letter could bestow substantial benefits on U.S. producers, workers, and consumers. The NTA Problem As the letter explains, a new form of trade restriction is emerging that existing legal frameworks fail to address: non-tariff attacks (NTAs). NTAs are a specific type of ACMD that is growing in significance. Unlike traditional tariffs or known non-tariff barriers (NTBs), NTAs are disguised as legitimate domestic policies. Their true purpose is to target leading U.S. technology firms, undermine innovation, extract financial and intellectual assets, and weaken America's strategic position in the global tech race. Three features distinguish NTAs from traditional NTBs: As the U.S. seeks to rebalance trade relations, rolling back these unfair practices should be a top priority in negotiations. The ITIF has documented over 100 cases where U.S. trading partners have adopted policies aimed at limiting American tech firms' operations or siphoning their revenues. The European Union led this effort with its Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA), which targeted major U.S. firms while largely sparing local competitors. In 2024 alone, regulatory fines on American companies in the EU totaled nearly $6.7 billion. Other countries are following suit: Brazil with similar regulations, India targeting U.S. firms under its data protection law, and Japan restricting dominant U.S. smartphone platforms. Although often framed as consumer protection, privacy, or digital sovereignty, these policies impose selective burdens that disadvantage American firms and empower foreign rivals. They also often harm the enacting countries themselves by disrupting ecosystems that support small and medium-sized businesses dependent on global platforms. These attacks also pose national security risks. U.S. tech firms are vital to innovation and defense sector competitiveness. By diverting investment from R&D, mandating tech transfers, or exposing sensitive capabilities, NTAs erode the strength needed to compete with China's state-led technology push. The consequences are severe: This problem is most pressing in the U.S.-China context. While America applies overt targeted measures like export controls, other nations exploit NTAs to undermine U.S. firms more subtly and effectively. These tactics distort markets far more powerfully than tariffs and shift global leadership toward China just as the U.S. needs unity and strength. Policy Recommendations Addressing NTAs is essential for preserving U.S. technological strength, protecting national interests, and maintaining U.S. leadership in the global digital economy. Current trade negotiations present a golden opportunity to confront the growing NTA threat and reinforce the foundations of American innovation and security. Keep in mind that NTAs do more than just harm American industry and national security – by harming our high tech companies, they present broad threats to overall American welfare. High tech firms are hugely beneficial to the American consumer. They provide high-quality, low-cost services to Americans (think Google or YouTube), are a huge sector in our economy, create jobs and wealth for Americans at large, and drive innovation that improves lives and the American consumer experience. In sum, countering NTAs is key to maintaining a dynamic, innovative U.S. economy. Appropriately, the ITIF letter highlights 3 vital criteria for confronting the NTA problem: 1. Make NTAs a top agenda item in all trade negotiations. 2. Secure binding agreements to block discriminatory digital regulations. 3. Set up systems to detect and respond to emerging NTAs. The Trump administration may wish to consider making these suggestions key features of its trade negotiating strategy. Success in rooting out NTAs would be a 'win-win-win' for American firms, workers, and consumers.
