US tightens H-1B visa scrutiny after layoffs
The Trump administration has ordered tighter scrutiny of H-1B visa applications from employers that have recently laid off or plan to lay off similarly situated US workers. An executive order signed on…
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Congress attacks Modi government over Trump’s H-1B visa fee extension
Congress on Saturday accused the Narendra Modi government of appeasing US President Donald Trump after Trump extended for another 12 months a requirement for a $100,000 payment on certain H-1B visa petitions.…
Trump orders tighter H-1B scrutiny, extends USD 100,000 fee
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing US agencies to scrutinise H-1B visa applications more closely, especially where sponsoring employers have recently laid off American workers. The order requires the…
Trump extends $100,000 H-1B fee for one more year
President Donald Trump has extended the $100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa applications by another year, until September 21, 2027. The White House said the 2025 proclamation had cut registrations from large…
Trump extends $100,000 H-1B fee, tightens visa rules
US President Donald Trump has extended by one year the $100,000 fee on employers hiring H-1B workers, keeping the restriction in place until September 21, 2027. The White House said the original…
New US Green Card rules from September 18 expand public charge test
US Citizenship and Immigration Services will implement new public charge inadmissibility guidance from September 18, 2026, broadening the range of benefits considered against Green Card applicants. The updated rule applies to Form…
H-1B visa slots gone for 2026, thousands of Indians stranded
Indians seeking H-1B visa appointments at US consulates across India are seeing no slots available for the rest of 2026, with calendars rolling over to 2027. Immigration lawyers report a near-total lack…
H-1B holders advised to carry all documents on US domestic flights
Foreign nationals in the United States, particularly those on H-1B visas, are being urged to carry all immigration and identification documents even when travelling domestically. The warning follows an incident in which…
Telugu couple lose lakhs after US visa rejected for daughter’s wedding
A Telugu couple from Hyderabad spent lakhs of rupees on visa applications and travel only to have their B1/B2 tourist visa rejected by the US consulate in Kolkata, preventing them from attending…
US visa delays spark concern for Indian students, professionals
The US visa process is facing delays due to new training for consular officers, causing uncertainty for Indian students and professionals. The situation is not a complete ban on F-1 student or…
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