India Actively Engaged With US Over H-1B Visa Delays: MEA
The MEA responded to delays and difficulties in scheduling H-1B visa appointments with the United States. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted the hardships faced by families and said the Indian government is “actively engaged” with the US side to minimise the disruptions caused to Indian nationals.
Dec 26, 2025, 17:53 PM IST
Amidst H-1B Visa Fee Hike, India-Born Executives Appointed CEOs Of 2 US Firms -- Meet Srini Gopalan Of T-Mobile And Rahul Goyal Of Molson Coors
Fresh on the heels of US President Donald Trump announcing a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, two US companies -- T-Mobile and Molson Coors -- have announced appointment of Indian-Origin Srini Gopalan and Rahul Goyal as their CEOs.
Sep 24, 2025, 12:49 PM IST
Trump's New H-1B Visa Rule Spells Trouble For Indians; Wage-Based Policy Risks Entry-Level Jobs - Explained
H1B Visas News: Under the proposal, applicants would be prioritised based on the salaries offered in their job applications.
Aug 13, 2025, 08:36 AM IST
Ahead Of Trump's Inauguration, Debate On H1B Visas Intensifies
Donald Trump, who will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20 in front of the US Capitol, has come out in support of the H-1B, so has two of his close confidants.
Jan 03, 2025, 07:38 AM IST
Elon Musk Slams 'Broken' H-1B System Days After ‘Will Go To War’ Promise
Musk, who himself came to the US from South Africa on an H-1B visa, suggested the system can be ‘easily fixed.’
Dec 30, 2024, 12:32 PM IST
US cannot stop issuing visas during travel bans, federal judge rules
The ruling on Tuesday declares it unlawful for the State Department to use travel bans, which were issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by former presidents Donald Trump and his successor Joe Biden, as a reason to stop processing visas for travellers who are otherwise eligible.
Oct 07, 2021, 11:54 AM IST
Joe Biden to lift suspension on H-1B visas, Indian IT professionals to benefit
Biden had promised to lift the suspension on H-1B visas, saying Trump's immigration policies were cruel.
Apr 01, 2021, 10:10 AM IST
All you need to know about US visas as Joe Biden administration likely to bring respite for Indians
US visa is an official permission which allows a non-American citizen to enter the United States of America. It is a permit that grants its holder access to enter, travel and stay within the US.
Mar 13, 2021, 14:16 PM IST
US allows H-1B visa holders to enter country on certain conditions
The Trump administration relaxed some rules for H-1B visas holders outside the US allowing them to enter the country on certain conditions.
Aug 13, 2020, 08:20 AM IST
Suspension of H1-B visa likely to affect movement of skilled professionals: MEA
India said on Thursday that the US suspending H-1B and other work visas till the year-end is likely to affect the movement of skilled professionals and the impact of the order on Indian nationals and industry is being assessed in consultation with the stakeholders.
Jun 26, 2020, 07:36 AM IST
10% drop in H1B visa approvals in 2018: US authorities
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
Jun 05, 2019, 11:28 AM IST
US company to pay $1.1 mn in back wages to H1B employees including Indians
This follows an investigation by the Department of Labour's Wage and Hour Division which found that Populus Group failed to pay H-1B employees required wages when worksites were shut down for holidays.
Jun 05, 2019, 11:23 AM IST
US announces 'efficient', 'effective' new rule for filing H-1B visas
The US government also expressed confidence that the introduction of new rule will help the US in attracting best talent.
Jan 31, 2019, 07:52 AM IST
H-1B visa holders frequently placed in poor working conditions, vulnerable to abuse: US think tank
The report by US think tank comes days after US President Donald Trump said he is soon coming out with reforms that will give H-1B visa holders certainty to stay in America.
Jan 17, 2019, 08:40 AM IST
H1-B visa rule favouring advance degree holders will adversely impact IT companies: ICRA
In December 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed reversing the process for H1-B selection favouring advance degree holders.
Jan 16, 2019, 07:13 AM IST
Made sure India remains least affected by challenges like immigration, US working visa issue: Centre
Ram Madhav said foreign policies cannot be guided by emotions or romanticism.
Dec 16, 2018, 09:07 AM IST
US proposes changes to H1B visas, to be given to most skilled, highest paid foreign workers
The H1-B visa has an annual numerical limit cap of 65,000 visas each fiscal year as mandated by the Congress.
Dec 01, 2018, 08:48 AM IST
Indian companies dramatically reduced H1B visa filing: US media
The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
Apr 03, 2018, 12:12 PM IST
H-1B application process to begin from April 2; premium processing suspended
The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
Mar 21, 2018, 15:04 PM IST
Bill seeking to increase annual H1B visas introduced in US Senate
Two Republican Senators today introduced legislation in the Senate that seeks to increase the annual H-1B visa limit with an aim to bring in the world's "best and brightest" to the US.
Jan 26, 2018, 08:56 AM IST