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The US has withdrawn its popular Interview Waiver, or Dropbox system, for children, senior citizens, international students, and foreign workers on H-1B and L-1 visas, making visa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
Rising H-1B Uncertainty: 45% Of Indian Professionals In US Would Return Home, 24% Fear Pay Cuts, Deportation Risks Grow Amid Trump’s Visa Shakeup
Indians working in the United States on H-1B or L-1 visas are reconsidering their long-term plans in the wake of rising uncertainties. A recent Blind poll, conducted anonymously for verified professionals, found that 45% would return to India if job loss forced them to leave the United States. Another 26% said they would move to a different country, while 29% remain undecided.
Aug 20, 2025, 04:03 AM IST
India, US to hold talks on hike in working visa fee
India and the US will hold a two-day bilateral consultation from Wednesday under the aegis of the WTO over the American move to impose high fees on temporary working visas.
May 10, 2016, 11:36 AM IST
Indian IT companies shocked as US raises H1B visa fee by double
The next visa application session kicks off on April 1, 2016.
Dec 19, 2015, 10:52 AM IST
Bad news for Indian IT companies! US double H1B, L1 visa fee
US decided to impose a special fee of USD 4,000 on certain categories of H-1B visas and USD 4,500 on L-1 visas.
Dec 18, 2015, 09:57 AM IST
A $2,000 H-1B fee on Indian companies could return in US
Indian IT companies in the US may end up paying a special USD 2,000 fee again on the popular H-1B and L-1 visas to fund a 9/11 healthcare act, with a group of Congressmen quietly mounting fresh efforts to reimpose it.
Dec 15, 2015, 13:25 PM IST