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US Tightens Visa Rules: Applicants Citing Home-Country Persecution Face Denial
A new US visa rule could deny entry to applicants who admit fearing persecution at home, aiming to curb asylum misuse but raising concerns about its impact on genuine refugees.
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US Tightens Visa Rules, Adds Social Media Checks For H-1B
The new process applies to a group of non-immigrant visas handled at US consulates abroad.
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NRI Woman Stuck In India After Visiting Sick Mother Risks Losing US Home
H-1B visa holders often face difficulties returning to the US after spending extended time in India.
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What Is US' New 'WISA' Proposal That Can Help Indian H-1B Visa Holders
US lawmaker Bonnie Watson Coleman has introduced a new bill in the US House of Representatives aimed at reversing strict rules imposed on the H-1B visa programme by US President Donald Trump.
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Why US Consulates In India Have Run Out Of H-1B Interview Dates Till 2027
US consulates across India have pushed H-1B visa-stamping interview dates to 2027, creating major disruptions for Indian professionals working in the United States.
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H-1B Visa FAQs: All About Team Trump's Wage Policy, How It May Affect Indians
In a significant H-1B visa policy overhaul, the Trump administration in the United States is replacing the random lottery system that selected beneficiaries with a process that gives greater weight to those with higher skills and who are better paid.
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No More H-1B Lottery, US Notifies New Process For Work Visas
The Donald Trump administration in the United States has announced that it is replacing its longstanding H-1B work visa lottery system with a new weighted approach that prioritises skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
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H-1B Visa Appointments Postponed For Many Indians Amid US' Social Media Rules
The US Embassy in India warned that any visa applicant arriving at the consulate on a previously scheduled interview date after being notified of a reschedule will be refused entry.
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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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US Tightens Visa Rules: Applicants Citing Home-Country Persecution Face Denial
A new US visa rule could deny entry to applicants who admit fearing persecution at home, aiming to curb asylum misuse but raising concerns about its impact on genuine refugees.
-
US Tightens Visa Rules, Adds Social Media Checks For H-1B
The new process applies to a group of non-immigrant visas handled at US consulates abroad.
-
NRI Woman Stuck In India After Visiting Sick Mother Risks Losing US Home
H-1B visa holders often face difficulties returning to the US after spending extended time in India.
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What Is US' New 'WISA' Proposal That Can Help Indian H-1B Visa Holders
US lawmaker Bonnie Watson Coleman has introduced a new bill in the US House of Representatives aimed at reversing strict rules imposed on the H-1B visa programme by US President Donald Trump.
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Why US Consulates In India Have Run Out Of H-1B Interview Dates Till 2027
US consulates across India have pushed H-1B visa-stamping interview dates to 2027, creating major disruptions for Indian professionals working in the United States.
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H-1B Visa FAQs: All About Team Trump's Wage Policy, How It May Affect Indians
In a significant H-1B visa policy overhaul, the Trump administration in the United States is replacing the random lottery system that selected beneficiaries with a process that gives greater weight to those with higher skills and who are better paid.
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No More H-1B Lottery, US Notifies New Process For Work Visas
The Donald Trump administration in the United States has announced that it is replacing its longstanding H-1B work visa lottery system with a new weighted approach that prioritises skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
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H-1B Visa Appointments Postponed For Many Indians Amid US' Social Media Rules
The US Embassy in India warned that any visa applicant arriving at the consulate on a previously scheduled interview date after being notified of a reschedule will be refused entry.
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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.
-
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."
