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Babblejit K.: Mother in U.S. since 1994 detained by ICE at green card interview

Babblejit Kaur, a longtime U.S. resident since 1994 and restaurant businesswoman, was detained while attending her green card biometric interview, despite having no criminal record and a sponsoring daughter.

Dec 18, 2025Long Beach, CACountry of origin: India

Babblejit K.: Mother in U.S. since 1994 detained by ICE at green card interview
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Babblejit Kaur, an Indian-origin woman who has lived in the United States since 1994, was detained by ICE agents while attending a biometric interview for her green card application at a USCIS office. She had no criminal record, was sponsored by her daughter who is a green card holder, and worked for decades as a restaurant businesswoman and store employee. The detention occurred amid increased scrutiny of Indian nationals under new H-1B visa vetting policies announced in 2025.

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