Thousands Of H-1B Visa Interviews In India Postponed Amid Enhanced Vetting Rules
Applicants who had visa interview appointments scheduled on or after December 15 have been particularly affected.
Dec 21, 2025, 08:06 AM IST
Meet Jyoti Bansal: Indian-Origin Billionaire With A Net Worth of ₹21,69,55,44,000 Explains The Reality Of The H-1B Visa
Indian-origin billionaire Jyoti Bansal, with a net worth of ₹21,69,55,44,000, shares his journey from H-1B visa struggles to building billion-dollar tech companies in the US. His story highlights the challenges immigrant entrepreneurs face and how perseverance can turn limitations into success.
Dec 17, 2025, 10:56 AM IST
‘Creates Illegal Financial Burdens’: 20 US States Sue Trump Government Over H-1B Visa
Twenty US states filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions.
Dec 13, 2025, 09:11 AM IST
H-1B Holders Stranded Abroad As US Consulates Cancel Interviews Over Vetting Backlog, Check Guidelines For Indians
The Trump administration's new rule mandates compulsory social media screening for all H-1B visa applicants and H-4 dependents, requiring their online profiles to be set to 'public.'
Dec 10, 2025, 11:52 AM IST
US To Tighten H-1B Visa Screening, Rejecting Applicants Involved In Censorship Of Free Speech
According to a State Department cable sent to all US missions on December 2, consular officers must now review resumes or LinkedIn profiles of H-1B applicants and their family members.
Dec 04, 2025, 09:00 AM IST
Peaceful Retirement In Ooty Or Kochi: NRI Couple's Blueprint For Rs 6 Crore Return To India
Driven by H-1B stress, a couple plans to return to India in 4 years with a ₹6 crore corpus, aiming for passive income retirement in South Indian cities like Kochi.
Nov 26, 2025, 13:45 PM IST
US Launches 175 Investigations Into Suspected H-1B Visa Abuse ‘To Protect American Jobs’
The move comes amid a broader immigration crackdown under the Donald Trump administration, which has been seeking to reform the visa system in order to curb the hiring of foreign professionals over American workers.
Nov 07, 2025, 21:58 PM IST
US Restarts FLAG System For Work Visas: What It Means For Indian Applicants
The United States has reopened its FLAG system, allowing H-1B, H-2A, H-2B and PERM visa applications to resume. Indian applicants are set to benefit as employers can now file and track labour certifications again.
Nov 04, 2025, 08:23 AM IST
This Time, No Escape: Trump’s New Visa Rule Spells Disaster For Indians In America – Will Thousands Lose Jobs?
The decision is expected to deeply affect Indian citizens, who form a major part of America’s immigrant workforce and are already struggling with green card and visa delays.
Oct 31, 2025, 09:00 AM IST
US Visa Fees Hit Asian Nations Hard: Why India Dominates H-1B Market While Japan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan Struggle For Access
A new visa regime tightens America’s gates, lifting India to the top as regional rivals fall behind.
Oct 29, 2025, 03:45 AM IST
Even As H-1B Visa Fees Soar, Why Indian Students Still Dream Of America
The new $100k H-1B visa fee targets employers, not students, and could actually open more doors for Indian graduates already studying in the United States.
Oct 09, 2025, 04:31 AM IST
Worried About High H-1B Cost? 10 Countries Opening Doors For Indians With Eased Visa Rules
New Work Visa Destinations For Indians: For decades, the H-1B visa has been the gold standard for Indian professionals aspiring to build careers in the United States. Last year alone, more than 80,000 Indians submitted fresh petitions for the work permit, which provides a pathway to employment in specialty occupations like IT, science, and engineering. But the landscape shifted dramatically this September when President Donald Trump mandated a staggering $100,000 fee on all first-time H-1B applications. With an annual statutory cap of 65,000 visas, plus 20,000 reserved for advanced U.S. degree holders, the cost hike threatens to block nearly a lakh skilled Indians—most of them in STEM—from their American dream. Yet, even as Washington raises barriers, the rest of the world is lowering them. Countries from Europe to Asia are seizing the moment, offering skilled Indians new destinations to live and work.
Oct 03, 2025, 17:46 PM IST
FPIs Offload Rs 16,422 Crore Last Week, Sentiments To Reverse In Near Future: Analysts
A USD 100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications and high tariffs on branded drugs have raised concerns among FPIs regarding earnings pressure in India's IT and pharmaceutical sectors.
Sep 28, 2025, 11:32 AM IST
H-1B Visa Fee Hike: India In Touch With US Administration, Industry Players, Says MEA
MEA spokesperson said that India would remain engaged with all concerned, including the industry, hoping that the concerned factors would receive due consideration.
Sep 26, 2025, 18:46 PM IST
From 3 H-1B Rejections To An 'Einstein' Visa: Bengaluru Techie's AI Journey Secures 'Extraordinary Ability' Visa
After three H-1B visa rejections, Bengaluru-born techie Tanush Sharanarthi secured the prestigious O-1 visa for his 'extraordinary ability' in AI. His journey from H-1B rejections to an 'Einstein' visa is a testament to perseverance over luck.
Sep 24, 2025, 09:37 AM IST
US Scraps Visa Interview Waiver For Kids, Seniors, Workers And Students – Chaos Looms
The US has withdrawn its popular Interview Waiver, or Dropbox system, for children, senior citizens, international students, and foreign workers on H-1B and L-1 visas, making visa appointments longer and more complicated.
Sep 24, 2025, 05:23 AM IST
H-1B Visa Fee Hike Could Become A Boon For Workers – How It Opens Doors Back To America
U.S. President Donald Trump has raised the H-1B visa fee to $100,000, making it harder for new applicants. Experts say the move could benefit professionals recently laid off by major tech companies.
Sep 24, 2025, 04:26 AM IST
H-1B Visa Fee Hike: Experts Tear Into Trump Admin's New Work Visa Policy
H1B Visa Row: The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant work permit that allows US companies to employ foreign professionals in specialty occupations such as IT, engineering, finance, and healthcare.
Sep 23, 2025, 20:33 PM IST
H-1B Visa Fee Hike Driven By Trump's Domestic Politics, Says Shashi Tharoor
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike, calling it politically motivated to appease anti-immigrant MAGA supporters, likely affecting Indian tech workers, low- and mid-level jobs, and outsourcing trends.
Sep 23, 2025, 14:24 PM IST
Meet Tech Leaders Who Once Benefited From The H-1B Visa Program: From Elon Musk And Satya Nadella To Sundar Pichai – Check Net Worth And Annual Fees
H-1B Visa Program Fees: For decades, the H-1B program has been a launchpad for global talent, particularly from India, to shape the future of technology and innovation in the US. Tech leaders like Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella leveraged this opportunity to lead world-changing companies. Despite recent fee hikes causing industry-wide concern, the program’s legacy continues to inspire ambition, proving that skilled professionals can transform ideas into global impact.
Sep 23, 2025, 14:10 PM IST