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
India Flags Concerns Over Trump’s $100K H-1B Visa Fee, Says ‘Will Have Humanitarian Consequences’
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed it is reviewing the decision, which is expected to disproportionately affect Indian nationals, who constitute around 71% of H-1B visa holders in the US. Currently, approximately 300,000 skilled Indian workers, predominantly in the technology sector, are on H-1B visas.
Sep 20, 2025, 19:42 PM IST
US Scraps ‘Dropbox’ Visa Waivers: Even Kids Will Now Face In-Person Interviews – What This Means For You
U.S. ends interview waivers for most visas, impacting renewals and kids too. Longer waits and stricter rules ahead.
Aug 11, 2025, 02:35 AM IST
Trump’s Close Ally Demands Foreign Students Must Leave – What It Means For H‑1B Holders And Your Future In US
Steve Bannon calls for an exit visa policy for foreign graduates; sparks debate over student and skilled worker immigration pathways.
Aug 04, 2025, 06:29 AM IST