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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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US Embassy's 'H-1B, H-4 Visa Alert' Amid Enhanced Vetting And Interview Delays
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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"1 H-1B Worker Equals 10 Illegal Aliens": US Pollster's "De-Indianise" Call
Mark Mitchell, a leading US commentator and pollster, stirred a row after suggesting that major US firms should "de-Indianise" themselves.
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Amid H-1B Visa Debate, Team Trump's Call To "Prioritize Qualified Americans"
In yet another crackdown on immigration, the Donald Trump administration in the United States has pledged to ensure employers follow H-1B visa rules and "prioritise qualified Americans" over foreign workers.
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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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
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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.
-
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.
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US Embassy's 'H-1B, H-4 Visa Alert' Amid Enhanced Vetting And Interview Delays
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.
-
"1 H-1B Worker Equals 10 Illegal Aliens": US Pollster's "De-Indianise" Call
Mark Mitchell, a leading US commentator and pollster, stirred a row after suggesting that major US firms should "de-Indianise" themselves.
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Amid H-1B Visa Debate, Team Trump's Call To "Prioritize Qualified Americans"
In yet another crackdown on immigration, the Donald Trump administration in the United States has pledged to ensure employers follow H-1B visa rules and "prioritise qualified Americans" over foreign workers.
