US Court Rules Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Increase 'Lawful'
In a summary judgment on Tuesday, US District Judge Beryl Howell ruled that the sharp increase in the cost of the popular work visa is lawful, Bloomberg reported. The decision supports the Trump administration’s broader push to curb immigration and prioritise US workers.
Dec 25, 2025, 06:38 AM IST
US Expands Travel Ban, Adds 20 Countries Including Syria And Palestine
The new rules limit who can travel to or permanently settle in the United States. They apply to both short-term visitors and people seeking immigration.
Dec 17, 2025, 06:51 AM IST
Trump Administration Tightens Global Visa Rules Under Revived ‘Public Charge’ Policy
The rule allows immigration officials to deny visas or permanent residency to individuals deemed likely to become a “public charge”, meaning those who could rely on government welfare or assistance.
Nov 08, 2025, 17:21 PM IST
US To Implement New Entry-Exit Rules With Mandatory Biometric Data Collection for Green Card Holders and Foreign Nationals
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced new entry-exit rules requiring all non-US citizens, including Green Card holders, to undergo mandatory biometric data collection from December 26, 2025, to enhance border security and prevent identity fraud. Scroll down to read more.
Oct 28, 2025, 09:55 AM IST
Handcuffed And Shackled: 71-Year-Old Punjab Grandmother Deported From US Recounts Ordeal
Kaur, who moved to the US in 1991 following her husband’s death and had been residing in the San Francisco Bay Area, stated that deportation proceedings against her had been ongoing since 2012, reportedly due to her lack of a valid passport.
Sep 27, 2025, 16:44 PM IST
Global Workforce A Reality, Cannot Run Away From It: Jaishankar Amid H-1B Fee Concerns
The H-1B visa has long been an important route for Indian tech workers in the US. Since Indians receive about 71–72% of these visas, the new USD 100,000 fee hike has raised worries about its effect on them.
Sep 26, 2025, 09:08 AM IST
Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Hike Leads To Global Talent Race – Which Countries Stand To Gain?
Trump’s dramatic H-1B visa move shakes US tech, while other countries eye an influx of skilled global workers.
Sep 25, 2025, 04:18 AM IST
US Official Issues BIG Clarification On H-1B Visa Fee Hike, Says, 'Need Not To Rush...'
The clarification came after Trump announced a $100,000 annual fee for US companies employing H-1B visa holders. The move, which has significant implications for Indians, who account for nearly 70% of all H-1B visa holders, sparked confusion and concern, particularly among those travelling to or currently in India.
Sep 20, 2025, 22:19 PM IST
‘We’re Going To Start Picking The Best People’: Trump Plans To Replace Green Card, H-1B With ‘Gold Card’ – How It Will Impact Indian Tech Workers
Trump’s team aims to scrap the H-1B lottery and green card system in favor of a wage-based ‘Gold Card’, potentially overhauling opportunities for Indian tech professionals.
Aug 27, 2025, 02:37 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
Why Are World’s Brightest Students Suddenly Turning Their Backs On America?
Once the top destination for the world’s brightest minds, the United States is now witnessing a quiet exodus of international students, as stricter visa rules, rising costs and an unwelcoming political climate under Trump drive young talent elsewhere.
Aug 07, 2025, 06:41 AM IST
Trapped Behind Razor Wire: Inside The Cruel Heart Of Trump’s Deportation Machine
Released on Monday by Human Rights Watch, a report offers a chilling glimpse into the lives of people detained inside Krome North Service Processing Center, the Broward Transitional Center and the Federal Detention Center.
Jul 22, 2025, 07:04 AM IST
Trump’s Controversial ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Passed: Mass Deportations, Iran Bombings And $4.5 Trillion Tax Push Now Law
The U.S. president’s flagship tax-and-spending bill, sprawling over 869 pages, scraped through by the thinnest of margins – 218 to 214.
Jul 04, 2025, 01:11 AM IST
After Iran and Syria, America Targets This Hindu-Majority Nation; 7,500 Citizens To Be Deported
US President Donald Trump cancels Temporary Protected Status for Nepal, forcing nearly 7,500 Nepali nationals to leave America. The move comes a day after bans on citizens from Muslim-majority countries like Iran and Syria.
Jun 07, 2025, 04:00 AM IST