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H-1B Visa Applications Drop 38%. Trump Administration Says Days Of Abuse Over
- Saturday May 23, 2026
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
Data released by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) showed that properly submitted H-1B registrations fell by 38.5 per cent compared to last year, from 343,981 in fiscal year 2026 to 211,600 for fiscal year 2027.
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www.ndtv.com
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UAE, Kuwait And Qatar Extend Visa, Waive Overstay Fines Amid Flight Cancellations During Middle East Conflict
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
With flights grounded and passengers stuck amid the West Asia conflict, the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar have rolled out urgent visa relief measures to protect stranded travellers.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Influencers And OnlyFans Models Are On Top Of US' 'Extraordinary' Artist Visa List
- Tuesday January 6, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Dristi Sharma
Initially meant for opera singers, filmmakers, theatre artists, and musicians with traditional credentials, O-1B visas today see applications dominated by social media influencers and OnlyFans models
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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US Embassy's 'H-1B, H-4 Visa Alert' Amid Enhanced Vetting And Interview Delays
- Tuesday December 23, 2025
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
The United States has announced that it is "expanding" the online presence reviews to all H-1B and H-4 applicants as part of its standard visa screening.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Rules: Who Pays, Who's Exempt, And How To Make The Payment
- Wednesday October 22, 2025
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
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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www.ndtv.com/travel
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US Embassy Updates Applicants About Passports, Visa Services Amid Government Shutdown
- Thursday October 2, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
The US Embassy in India on Wednesday assured applicants that passports and visa services will continue despite the government shut down underway in Washington.
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www.ndtv.com
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"No Form Of Legal Immigration Has..." What Charlie Kirk Said On Indians In US
- Thursday September 11, 2025
- World News | Edited by Aastha Ahuja
Amid the Utah horror, Charlie Kirk's recent remarks on Indian migrants, stating "America does not need more visas for people from India", have resurfaced. Kirk said that the US is "full" and it is time the country puts its own people first.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Tightens Visa Rules: No More Quick Appointments Abroad For Indians
- Monday September 8, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
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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www.ndtv.com
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Trump Administration Proposes New Visa Restrictions For Students, Journalists
- Thursday August 28, 2025
- World News | Reuters
The Trump administration aims to tighten the duration of visas for students, cultural exchange visitors and members of the media, according to a proposed government regulation issued on Wednesday, part of a broader crackdown on legal immigration.
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www.ndtv.com
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New Rules For U.S. Visas From India: What Has Changed And What Stays The Same
- Thursday September 11, 2025
- Travel | Shubham Bhatnagar
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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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Donald Trump Revokes Over 6,000 Student Visas For Overstays, Crimes
- Tuesday August 19, 2025
- World News | Reuters
The administration of President Donald Trump has revoked more than 6,000 student visas for overstays and breaking the law, including a small minority for "support for terrorism," a State Department official said on Monday.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Updates Visa Application Process In India, Ends Third-Party Passport Pickup
- Sunday August 10, 2025
- Travel | NDTV Travel Desk
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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www.ndtv.com/travel
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As Trump Doubles Tariff To 50%, What Are India's Options And Risks
- Thursday August 7, 2025
- India News | Reuters
India is likely to be among the countries worst hit by US President Donald Trump's trade offensive, with tariffs on Indian imports set to surge to 50% if a deal is not struck in three weeks.
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www.ndtv.com
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From $15000 Bond To Mandatory Interviews: 5 New US Visa Updates Travellers Should Know
- Wednesday August 6, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
These visa updates could affect various categories and nationalities of travellers to the US, including Indians.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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H-1B Visa Applications Drop 38%. Trump Administration Says Days Of Abuse Over
- Saturday May 23, 2026
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
Data released by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) showed that properly submitted H-1B registrations fell by 38.5 per cent compared to last year, from 343,981 in fiscal year 2026 to 211,600 for fiscal year 2027.
-
www.ndtv.com
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UAE, Kuwait And Qatar Extend Visa, Waive Overstay Fines Amid Flight Cancellations During Middle East Conflict
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
With flights grounded and passengers stuck amid the West Asia conflict, the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar have rolled out urgent visa relief measures to protect stranded travellers.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Influencers And OnlyFans Models Are On Top Of US' 'Extraordinary' Artist Visa List
- Tuesday January 6, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Dristi Sharma
Initially meant for opera singers, filmmakers, theatre artists, and musicians with traditional credentials, O-1B visas today see applications dominated by social media influencers and OnlyFans models
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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US Embassy's 'H-1B, H-4 Visa Alert' Amid Enhanced Vetting And Interview Delays
- Tuesday December 23, 2025
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
The United States has announced that it is "expanding" the online presence reviews to all H-1B and H-4 applicants as part of its standard visa screening.
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www.ndtv.com
-
US Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Rules: Who Pays, Who's Exempt, And How To Make The Payment
- Wednesday October 22, 2025
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
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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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
US Embassy Updates Applicants About Passports, Visa Services Amid Government Shutdown
- Thursday October 2, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
The US Embassy in India on Wednesday assured applicants that passports and visa services will continue despite the government shut down underway in Washington.
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www.ndtv.com
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"No Form Of Legal Immigration Has..." What Charlie Kirk Said On Indians In US
- Thursday September 11, 2025
- World News | Edited by Aastha Ahuja
Amid the Utah horror, Charlie Kirk's recent remarks on Indian migrants, stating "America does not need more visas for people from India", have resurfaced. Kirk said that the US is "full" and it is time the country puts its own people first.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
US Tightens Visa Rules: No More Quick Appointments Abroad For Indians
- Monday September 8, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Trump Administration Proposes New Visa Restrictions For Students, Journalists
- Thursday August 28, 2025
- World News | Reuters
The Trump administration aims to tighten the duration of visas for students, cultural exchange visitors and members of the media, according to a proposed government regulation issued on Wednesday, part of a broader crackdown on legal immigration.
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www.ndtv.com
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New Rules For U.S. Visas From India: What Has Changed And What Stays The Same
- Thursday September 11, 2025
- Travel | Shubham Bhatnagar
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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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Donald Trump Revokes Over 6,000 Student Visas For Overstays, Crimes
- Tuesday August 19, 2025
- World News | Reuters
The administration of President Donald Trump has revoked more than 6,000 student visas for overstays and breaking the law, including a small minority for "support for terrorism," a State Department official said on Monday.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Updates Visa Application Process In India, Ends Third-Party Passport Pickup
- Sunday August 10, 2025
- Travel | NDTV Travel Desk
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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www.ndtv.com/travel
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As Trump Doubles Tariff To 50%, What Are India's Options And Risks
- Thursday August 7, 2025
- India News | Reuters
India is likely to be among the countries worst hit by US President Donald Trump's trade offensive, with tariffs on Indian imports set to surge to 50% if a deal is not struck in three weeks.
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www.ndtv.com
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From $15000 Bond To Mandatory Interviews: 5 New US Visa Updates Travellers Should Know
- Wednesday August 6, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
These visa updates could affect various categories and nationalities of travellers to the US, including Indians.
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www.ndtv.com/travel