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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 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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What India Said On Proposed Changes To H-1B Visa Selection Process
The government is aware of the one-month public comment period before the final rules are drafted for overhauling the H-1B visa lottery system, the Foreign Ministry has said.
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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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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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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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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 Rules For U.S. Visas From India: What Has Changed And What Stays The Same
Planning a U.S. visa application from India? From new fees to in-person interviews and updated passport rules, here is everything you should know to stay on track.
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US Updates Visa Application Process In India, Ends Third-Party Passport Pickup
The US Embassy in India has ended third-party passport collection, requiring all visa applicants to pick up their documents in person from August 1.
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From $15000 Bond To Mandatory Interviews: 5 New US Visa Updates Travellers Should Know
These visa updates could affect various categories and nationalities of travellers to the US, including Indians.
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US Tightens Green Card Rules For Married Couples
If a US citizen sponsors a foreign spouse, the couple must now submit strong evidence of a real relationship like joint financial records, photos, and letters from friends or family.
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New US Visa Interview Waiver Rules From September 2: What Indian Travellers Should Know
These upcoming rule changes will affect a large number of Indian students, professionals, and tourists planning U.S. travel. Interview waivers are now much harder to get.
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Trump Proposes 'Time Limit' On Student Visas In Move To Remove Immigrants
The plan, which was proposed by Trump in 2020 during his first tenure, seeks to replace the current flexible student visa system with a fixed period of stay.
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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 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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What India Said On Proposed Changes To H-1B Visa Selection Process
The government is aware of the one-month public comment period before the final rules are drafted for overhauling the H-1B visa lottery system, the Foreign Ministry has said.
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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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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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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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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 Rules For U.S. Visas From India: What Has Changed And What Stays The Same
Planning a U.S. visa application from India? From new fees to in-person interviews and updated passport rules, here is everything you should know to stay on track.
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US Updates Visa Application Process In India, Ends Third-Party Passport Pickup
The US Embassy in India has ended third-party passport collection, requiring all visa applicants to pick up their documents in person from August 1.
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From $15000 Bond To Mandatory Interviews: 5 New US Visa Updates Travellers Should Know
These visa updates could affect various categories and nationalities of travellers to the US, including Indians.
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US Tightens Green Card Rules For Married Couples
If a US citizen sponsors a foreign spouse, the couple must now submit strong evidence of a real relationship like joint financial records, photos, and letters from friends or family.
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New US Visa Interview Waiver Rules From September 2: What Indian Travellers Should Know
These upcoming rule changes will affect a large number of Indian students, professionals, and tourists planning U.S. travel. Interview waivers are now much harder to get.
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Trump Proposes 'Time Limit' On Student Visas In Move To Remove Immigrants
The plan, which was proposed by Trump in 2020 during his first tenure, seeks to replace the current flexible student visa system with a fixed period of stay.
