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Indians May Have To Wait 179 Years For US Green Card. Here's Why
As of December 2025, nearly one million people from India are waiting in the US employment-based immigration backlog.
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US Resumes Immigrant Visas For 75 Countries: What Applicants Should Know And Where India Stands
The US has ended a months-long immigrant visa hold for 75 countries after a court struck down the policy.
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"It's A Privilege, Not Right": Team Trump On Plan To Revoke 2 Lakh US Visas
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott pointed out that a temporary visa is granted on the clear expectation that the visa holder will return home.
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Team Trump Pauses US Visa Interviews Worldwide. Here's Why
Trump has pursued an aggressive deportation drive and immigration crackdown that includes revocations of visas and green cards and rejection of applications for a range of reasons.
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Team Trump Plans To Make H-1B Visa Extensions Costlier. How It May Affect Indians
The new proposal follows a recent legal setback to the Trump administration after a US federal appeals court declined to pause a lower court ruling striking down its proposed US$100,000 fee on new H-1B visas.
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New US Bill Offers Easier Green Card Path For Indian H-1B Visa Holders
The Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 would allow immigrants who have been living in the US for at least seven years to apply for lawful permanent resident status.
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US Student Visa Rule Change: F-1, J-1 Holders Advised To Return By This Day
According to DHS, students already in the US under D/S on September 15 can continue to remain until the programme completion date mentioned on their Form I-20 or until the end of approved optional practical training.
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Trump Tightened H-1B Visa Rules, Then Renewals Hit Record High
The government had proposed a $100,000 fee on many new H-1B applications filed for workers outside the US, but a federal judge blocked the move in June.
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Nvidia's Big H-1B Push Is Silver Lining For Indian Techies In US
Nvidia Jobs: Nvidia has secured certification for around 1,200 H-1B positions during the first two quarters of fiscal 2026.
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Indian Tourists Can Now Visit Sri Lanka With A Free-Of-Cost ETA For 30 Days
Sri Lanka's free Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for nationals of 40 countries will come into effect from May 25, 2026.
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Thailand Scraps 60-Day Visa-Free Stay For Indians, Can Visit Via Visa On Arrival
Thailand is now looking beyond visitor numbers and placing greater emphasis on attracting "quality tourists".
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About Exile Act, Republican Bill That Can End H-1B Visa Programme In US
Amid President Donald Trump's anti-immigration push in the United States, a new bill has been introduced in the US Congress seeking to end the H-1B visa program.
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Texas Governor Halts H-1B Hiring At State Colleges, Agencies
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state agencies and public universities to immediately freeze new H-1B visa petitions, curtailing a programme that has also been overhauled by President Donald Trump.
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Australia Puts India In 'Highest-Risk' Tier For Student Visas. What It Means
Australia has reclassified India to the highest-risk category (Assessment Level 3, or AL3) for student visas, imposing stricter documentary requirements and greater scrutiny on applications. The changes took effect on 8th January 2026.
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VFS Global Visa Application Centres Relocate In Delhi And Mumbai. New Addresses Inside
Major Schengen visa facilities are relocating to upgraded premises, promising smoother services and a better applicant experience.
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Indians May Have To Wait 179 Years For US Green Card. Here's Why
As of December 2025, nearly one million people from India are waiting in the US employment-based immigration backlog.
-
US Resumes Immigrant Visas For 75 Countries: What Applicants Should Know And Where India Stands
The US has ended a months-long immigrant visa hold for 75 countries after a court struck down the policy.
-
"It's A Privilege, Not Right": Team Trump On Plan To Revoke 2 Lakh US Visas
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott pointed out that a temporary visa is granted on the clear expectation that the visa holder will return home.
-
Team Trump Pauses US Visa Interviews Worldwide. Here's Why
Trump has pursued an aggressive deportation drive and immigration crackdown that includes revocations of visas and green cards and rejection of applications for a range of reasons.
-
Team Trump Plans To Make H-1B Visa Extensions Costlier. How It May Affect Indians
The new proposal follows a recent legal setback to the Trump administration after a US federal appeals court declined to pause a lower court ruling striking down its proposed US$100,000 fee on new H-1B visas.
-
New US Bill Offers Easier Green Card Path For Indian H-1B Visa Holders
The Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 would allow immigrants who have been living in the US for at least seven years to apply for lawful permanent resident status.
-
US Student Visa Rule Change: F-1, J-1 Holders Advised To Return By This Day
According to DHS, students already in the US under D/S on September 15 can continue to remain until the programme completion date mentioned on their Form I-20 or until the end of approved optional practical training.
-
Trump Tightened H-1B Visa Rules, Then Renewals Hit Record High
The government had proposed a $100,000 fee on many new H-1B applications filed for workers outside the US, but a federal judge blocked the move in June.
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Nvidia's Big H-1B Push Is Silver Lining For Indian Techies In US
Nvidia Jobs: Nvidia has secured certification for around 1,200 H-1B positions during the first two quarters of fiscal 2026.
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Indian Tourists Can Now Visit Sri Lanka With A Free-Of-Cost ETA For 30 Days
Sri Lanka's free Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for nationals of 40 countries will come into effect from May 25, 2026.
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Thailand Scraps 60-Day Visa-Free Stay For Indians, Can Visit Via Visa On Arrival
Thailand is now looking beyond visitor numbers and placing greater emphasis on attracting "quality tourists".
-
About Exile Act, Republican Bill That Can End H-1B Visa Programme In US
Amid President Donald Trump's anti-immigration push in the United States, a new bill has been introduced in the US Congress seeking to end the H-1B visa program.
-
Texas Governor Halts H-1B Hiring At State Colleges, Agencies
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state agencies and public universities to immediately freeze new H-1B visa petitions, curtailing a programme that has also been overhauled by President Donald Trump.
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Australia Puts India In 'Highest-Risk' Tier For Student Visas. What It Means
Australia has reclassified India to the highest-risk category (Assessment Level 3, or AL3) for student visas, imposing stricter documentary requirements and greater scrutiny on applications. The changes took effect on 8th January 2026.
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VFS Global Visa Application Centres Relocate In Delhi And Mumbai. New Addresses Inside
Major Schengen visa facilities are relocating to upgraded premises, promising smoother services and a better applicant experience.
