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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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Germany Announces Visa-Free Transit For Indian Passport Holders
India and Germany on Monday unveiled measures to boost cooperation in areas of defence, trade, critical minerals and semiconductors.
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US Embassy's "Significant Criminal Penalties" Warning For Illegal Immigrants
As US President Donald Trump prepares for a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026, the United States Embassy in India has warned migrants that breaking the country's law will be punished with "significant criminal penalties".
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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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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.
-
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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Germany Announces Visa-Free Transit For Indian Passport Holders
India and Germany on Monday unveiled measures to boost cooperation in areas of defence, trade, critical minerals and semiconductors.
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US Embassy's "Significant Criminal Penalties" Warning For Illegal Immigrants
As US President Donald Trump prepares for a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026, the United States Embassy in India has warned migrants that breaking the country's law will be punished with "significant criminal penalties".
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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.
-
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.
