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Indian H-1B Worker Sues US Employer For Demanding Rs 94 Lakh From Him
- Tuesday June 16, 2026
- World News | Reported by Aditya Raj Kaul, Edited by Anushree Jonko
The worker, identified as Rishikesh Raj Meesala, alleged that he was pressured into making payments by his Indian American employer Sai Jitender Kalagra.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Not Enough Ties To India': Entrepreneur's US Visa Denied Despite Building $12 Million Empire
- Tuesday June 9, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
US visa officials rejected Indian entrepreneur Swapnil Srivastav's application due to a lack of ties to his home country.
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www.ndtv.com
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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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US To Require Visa Bonds Of Up To $15,000 For Applicants From These Nations
- Tuesday January 20, 2026
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The bond requirement will not apply to citizens of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Programme.
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www.ndtv.com
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US To Reject Tourist Visa If Applicant Plans To Give Birth During Stay
- Thursday December 11, 2025
- World News | NDTV News Desk
People who file tourist applications to visit the US with an intention to game the American system won't have it easy, according to the US embassy in India.
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www.ndtv.com
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Trump To Ban Visas For Fact-Checkers, Censors: How It Will Affect Indians
- Sunday December 7, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The Donald Trump administration has directed US embassy officials to reject visa applicants who have worked in roles related to fact-checking, content moderation, compliance, or online safety, according to a State Department memo.
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www.ndtv.com
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How To Apply For A South African Tourist Visa: A Complete Guide
- Wednesday November 26, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Applying for a South African tourist visa may feel daunting at first, but once you break it down into clear steps, it becomes a smooth process.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Team Trump Inches Closer To Launch 'Gold Card' Visa. Check Cost, Eligibility
- Tuesday November 25, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The Gold Card is a visa for people who can give a "substantial benefit" to the United States.
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www.ndtv.com
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How To Apply For A South Korea Tourist Visa: A Complete Step-By-Step Guide
- Wednesday October 29, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Applying for a South Korea tourist visa may seem like a formality, but it's the gateway to a truly unforgettable experience.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Indian Traveller's Schengen Visa Rejected Twice: Key Tips For Reapplying
- Thursday October 23, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
The Indian traveller had applied for a visa to France to attend a business conference. Here's what you must know about dealing with a Schengen visa rejection.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Indians Lead Drop In US University Visas
- Monday October 6, 2025
- World News | AFP
The United States issued nearly one-fifth fewer student visas in August following a crackdown by President Donald Trump, led by a steep drop for India which was overtaken by China as top country of origin, data showed.
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www.ndtv.com
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Trump's $100,000 Fee For H-1B Visas Faces Lawsuit From Health Care Providers, Professors
- Saturday October 4, 2025
- World News | Associated Press
In what appears to be the first major challenge to the new $100,000 fee required for H-1B visa applications, a coalition of health care providers, religious groups, university professors and others filed a federal lawsuit Friday to stop the plan
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www.ndtv.com
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'Fast And Furious': H-1B Workers Abroad Race To US Amid Chaos Over Order
- Sunday September 21, 2025
- World News | Reuters
Panic, confusion, and anger reigned as workers on H-1B visas from India and China were forced to abandon travel plans and rush back to the US after President Donald Trump imposed new visa fees, in line with his wide-ranging immigration crackdown.
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www.ndtv.com
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H-1B Visa Fee Hike May Make The Great American Dream Too Expensive To Achieve
- Saturday September 20, 2025
- World News | Indo-Asian News Service
United States President Donald Trump hiking H-1B non-immigrant visa fees to a steep USD 100,000 would affect thousands of Indian students with the American dream.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Reckless, Extreme": Trump's H-1B Fee Plan Draws Backlash From US Lawmakers
- Saturday September 20, 2025
- World News | Press Trust of India
US lawmakers and community leaders voiced concern over US President Donald Trump's plan to impose a USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, calling the move "reckless" and "unfortunate" that will have a "huge negative" impact on the IT industry.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian H-1B Worker Sues US Employer For Demanding Rs 94 Lakh From Him
- Tuesday June 16, 2026
- World News | Reported by Aditya Raj Kaul, Edited by Anushree Jonko
The worker, identified as Rishikesh Raj Meesala, alleged that he was pressured into making payments by his Indian American employer Sai Jitender Kalagra.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Not Enough Ties To India': Entrepreneur's US Visa Denied Despite Building $12 Million Empire
- Tuesday June 9, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
US visa officials rejected Indian entrepreneur Swapnil Srivastav's application due to a lack of ties to his home country.
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www.ndtv.com
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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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US To Require Visa Bonds Of Up To $15,000 For Applicants From These Nations
- Tuesday January 20, 2026
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The bond requirement will not apply to citizens of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Programme.
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www.ndtv.com
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US To Reject Tourist Visa If Applicant Plans To Give Birth During Stay
- Thursday December 11, 2025
- World News | NDTV News Desk
People who file tourist applications to visit the US with an intention to game the American system won't have it easy, according to the US embassy in India.
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www.ndtv.com
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Trump To Ban Visas For Fact-Checkers, Censors: How It Will Affect Indians
- Sunday December 7, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The Donald Trump administration has directed US embassy officials to reject visa applicants who have worked in roles related to fact-checking, content moderation, compliance, or online safety, according to a State Department memo.
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www.ndtv.com
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How To Apply For A South African Tourist Visa: A Complete Guide
- Wednesday November 26, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Applying for a South African tourist visa may feel daunting at first, but once you break it down into clear steps, it becomes a smooth process.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Team Trump Inches Closer To Launch 'Gold Card' Visa. Check Cost, Eligibility
- Tuesday November 25, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The Gold Card is a visa for people who can give a "substantial benefit" to the United States.
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www.ndtv.com
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How To Apply For A South Korea Tourist Visa: A Complete Step-By-Step Guide
- Wednesday October 29, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Applying for a South Korea tourist visa may seem like a formality, but it's the gateway to a truly unforgettable experience.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Indian Traveller's Schengen Visa Rejected Twice: Key Tips For Reapplying
- Thursday October 23, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
The Indian traveller had applied for a visa to France to attend a business conference. Here's what you must know about dealing with a Schengen visa rejection.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Indians Lead Drop In US University Visas
- Monday October 6, 2025
- World News | AFP
The United States issued nearly one-fifth fewer student visas in August following a crackdown by President Donald Trump, led by a steep drop for India which was overtaken by China as top country of origin, data showed.
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www.ndtv.com
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Trump's $100,000 Fee For H-1B Visas Faces Lawsuit From Health Care Providers, Professors
- Saturday October 4, 2025
- World News | Associated Press
In what appears to be the first major challenge to the new $100,000 fee required for H-1B visa applications, a coalition of health care providers, religious groups, university professors and others filed a federal lawsuit Friday to stop the plan
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www.ndtv.com
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'Fast And Furious': H-1B Workers Abroad Race To US Amid Chaos Over Order
- Sunday September 21, 2025
- World News | Reuters
Panic, confusion, and anger reigned as workers on H-1B visas from India and China were forced to abandon travel plans and rush back to the US after President Donald Trump imposed new visa fees, in line with his wide-ranging immigration crackdown.
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www.ndtv.com
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H-1B Visa Fee Hike May Make The Great American Dream Too Expensive To Achieve
- Saturday September 20, 2025
- World News | Indo-Asian News Service
United States President Donald Trump hiking H-1B non-immigrant visa fees to a steep USD 100,000 would affect thousands of Indian students with the American dream.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Reckless, Extreme": Trump's H-1B Fee Plan Draws Backlash From US Lawmakers
- Saturday September 20, 2025
- World News | Press Trust of India
US lawmakers and community leaders voiced concern over US President Donald Trump's plan to impose a USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, calling the move "reckless" and "unfortunate" that will have a "huge negative" impact on the IT industry.
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www.ndtv.com