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US Adds New Grounds To Deny Visas: Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease
Foreign nationals applying for a visa to live in the US might be rejected if they have health conditions such as diabetes or obesity, according to a government directive issued by the Trump administration on Thursday.
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US To Begin New Biometric Entry-Exit Rule. What It Means For Indian Travellers
The new rule aims to tighten border management and security in the US amid rising concerns over fraudulent travel documents, visa overstays, and unlawful entries.
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US Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Rules: Who Pays, Who's Exempt, And How To Make The Payment
For international professionals - especially recent graduates and early-career job seekers - the fee could make the H-1B route less accessible to get the opportunity to work in the U.S.
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Team Trump Plans More H-1B Visa Restrictions After $100,000 Fee Hike
The Donald Trump administration in the United States is planning to go beyond the initial shock of the $100,000 mandatory fee and impose additional immigration restrictions on how employers can use the permit and who qualifies for it.
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Team Trump Signals "Significant" Changes In H-1B Visa Allotment Before 2026
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said there will be "a significant number of changes" in the H1B visa process before February 2026, when the new fee of USD 100,000 goes into effect.
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H-1B Visa Fee Row: From Nvidia to OpenAI, How Are Silicon Valley Leaders Reacting to Trump’s New Rule
Several leaders and veterans in Silicon Valley have reacted after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring every new H-1B visa application to include a one-time payment of $100,000. While some, such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings, supported the decision, others found it to be unjust.
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US Closing The Door On Global Talent? Indians React To H-1B Fee Hike
The H-1B visa has long been an important pathway for Indian professionals to work in the United States, especially in the fields of technology, engineering, and healthcare. For many Indians, it has symbolised the realisation of the "American Dream."
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Exclusive: Indian Techie On How She Spent $2,000 To Beat H-1B Deadline
Amrutha Tamanam was in India last week on paid leave when her boss in the US messaged her about President Donald Trump's new diktat of $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
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Trump Administration Proposes To Scrap H-1B Lottery System, Floats New Rules
The US has unveiled plans to make more changes to the H-1B visa programme just days after President Donald Trump announced a steep hike in fees to $100,000.
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Ex-Meta Employee Reveals 88% Of Team Held H-1B Visas, Urges Americans To Claim Top Tech Jobs
He noted that the changing landscape could benefit American job seekers, as a significant portion of their competition may be affected.
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Will The Recent Changes In US H-1B Visa Affect Indian Tourists? What You Need To Know
While the recent changes to H-1B policy may affect many Indian professionals, they do not impact Indian travellers applying for tourist or visitor visas.
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How New Visa Rules By Trump Is Shattering American Dream For Many Indians
Indian aerospace engineering student Sudhanva Kashyap thought he had mapped out everything it would take to get to the United States, only to have his plans upended by Washington's sudden and expensive change to its skilled worker visas.
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US Tightens Visa Rules: Indian Travellers To Face Longer Waiting Times
The U.S. tightening its visa rules signals a shift towards more structured and closely monitored processes.
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US Tightens Visa Rules: No More Quick Appointments Abroad For Indians
The US Department of State has issued a directive- effective immediately - requiring non-immigrant visa (NIV) applicants, including Indians, to set up their interview appointments exclusively in their country of citizenship or legal residence.
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New Zealand Tightens Police Clearance Rules For Indian Visa Applicants
Those planning to travel to New Zealand should keep this update in mind while beginning the visa application process. Passport offices tend to take time to issue the clearance certificate.
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US Adds New Grounds To Deny Visas: Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease
Foreign nationals applying for a visa to live in the US might be rejected if they have health conditions such as diabetes or obesity, according to a government directive issued by the Trump administration on Thursday.
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US To Begin New Biometric Entry-Exit Rule. What It Means For Indian Travellers
The new rule aims to tighten border management and security in the US amid rising concerns over fraudulent travel documents, visa overstays, and unlawful entries.
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US Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Rules: Who Pays, Who's Exempt, And How To Make The Payment
For international professionals - especially recent graduates and early-career job seekers - the fee could make the H-1B route less accessible to get the opportunity to work in the U.S.
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Team Trump Plans More H-1B Visa Restrictions After $100,000 Fee Hike
The Donald Trump administration in the United States is planning to go beyond the initial shock of the $100,000 mandatory fee and impose additional immigration restrictions on how employers can use the permit and who qualifies for it.
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Team Trump Signals "Significant" Changes In H-1B Visa Allotment Before 2026
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said there will be "a significant number of changes" in the H1B visa process before February 2026, when the new fee of USD 100,000 goes into effect.
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H-1B Visa Fee Row: From Nvidia to OpenAI, How Are Silicon Valley Leaders Reacting to Trump’s New Rule
Several leaders and veterans in Silicon Valley have reacted after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring every new H-1B visa application to include a one-time payment of $100,000. While some, such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings, supported the decision, others found it to be unjust.
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US Closing The Door On Global Talent? Indians React To H-1B Fee Hike
The H-1B visa has long been an important pathway for Indian professionals to work in the United States, especially in the fields of technology, engineering, and healthcare. For many Indians, it has symbolised the realisation of the "American Dream."
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Exclusive: Indian Techie On How She Spent $2,000 To Beat H-1B Deadline
Amrutha Tamanam was in India last week on paid leave when her boss in the US messaged her about President Donald Trump's new diktat of $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
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Trump Administration Proposes To Scrap H-1B Lottery System, Floats New Rules
The US has unveiled plans to make more changes to the H-1B visa programme just days after President Donald Trump announced a steep hike in fees to $100,000.
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Ex-Meta Employee Reveals 88% Of Team Held H-1B Visas, Urges Americans To Claim Top Tech Jobs
He noted that the changing landscape could benefit American job seekers, as a significant portion of their competition may be affected.
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Will The Recent Changes In US H-1B Visa Affect Indian Tourists? What You Need To Know
While the recent changes to H-1B policy may affect many Indian professionals, they do not impact Indian travellers applying for tourist or visitor visas.
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How New Visa Rules By Trump Is Shattering American Dream For Many Indians
Indian aerospace engineering student Sudhanva Kashyap thought he had mapped out everything it would take to get to the United States, only to have his plans upended by Washington's sudden and expensive change to its skilled worker visas.
-
US Tightens Visa Rules: Indian Travellers To Face Longer Waiting Times
The U.S. tightening its visa rules signals a shift towards more structured and closely monitored processes.
-
US Tightens Visa Rules: No More Quick Appointments Abroad For Indians
The US Department of State has issued a directive- effective immediately - requiring non-immigrant visa (NIV) applicants, including Indians, to set up their interview appointments exclusively in their country of citizenship or legal residence.
-
New Zealand Tightens Police Clearance Rules For Indian Visa Applicants
Those planning to travel to New Zealand should keep this update in mind while beginning the visa application process. Passport offices tend to take time to issue the clearance certificate.
