US visa rules

Overweight Or Unhealthy? US Could Deny You A Visa – Here’s What You Must Know

Only those fully fit and able to cover their own expenses are likely to get US visas under new rules.

Nov 10, 2025, 03:24 AM IST

US Overhauls H-1B Visa Selection: Top-Paid, High-Skill Foreign Talent Gets Favour – Here’s How

The United States will prioritise high-paid, high-skill foreign workers in the 2027 H-1B lottery, while new $100,000 petition fees and a weighted selection system reshape opportunities for applicants.

Sep 26, 2025, 02:57 AM IST

H-1B Dreams, Hidden Traps: How Buying US Property Can Make You Rich, Risk Deportation Or Both – With Data On Top Foreign Buyers

Buying a home in the US is open to all, but managing rentals could breach visa rules. List of top overseas buyers of US property (2020–2025), according to NAR.

Sep 19, 2025, 04:09 AM IST

‘Struggling For Basic Meals; If Things Don’t Improve Soon...’: Indian Students In US Slammed By Brutal Visa Rules, Job Collapse

Visa restrictions and fewer job options in the United States have pushed thousands of Indian students into financial stress. Many now see returning home as the only path forward.

Sep 05, 2025, 04:11 AM IST

Could A Single Mistake Cost You Your Student Visa? Here’s What The U.S. Embassy Wants You To Know

The US Embassy in India has issued a warning to all students holding visas for the United States. It reminded them that abiding by US laws is crucial to maintaining their visa status. The embassy emphasised that an American visa is a privilege, not a guaranteed right, and breaking any laws can lead to harsh consequences.

Sep 01, 2025, 05:56 AM IST

If You Break The Law, Your Visa Can Be Revoked For Life: US Embassy

The US Embassy in India issued a stern advisory on Saturday, warning that visas can be revoked for foreign visitors who commit crimes or violate laws while in the United States.

Jul 26, 2025, 18:21 PM IST

Visa Granted, But You’re Still Being Watched: US Warns Indians Of Immediate Deportation For Any Violation

The warning comes amid a wave of tightening visa controls and intensified monitoring mechanisms under new screening protocols.

Jul 17, 2025, 02:17 AM IST

New US visa rule: Trump administration steps up scrutiny of pregnant applicants

Under the State Department regulation, pregnant women applying for visitor visas could be required to prove they have a specific reason for travel beyond giving birth.

Jan 24, 2020, 12:52 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi mocks PM Narendra Modi yet again, says 'hugs not good enough for US visas'

Rahul Gandhi on Thursday mocked PM Modi over the proposed change in the US visa rules.

Apr 26, 2018, 19:51 PM IST

Trump's travel ban: US sets criteria for visa applicants from six Muslim nations – Details here

The six nations whose citizens are covered by the executive order are Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.

Jun 29, 2017, 10:18 AM IST

United States sets criteria for visa applicants from six Muslim countries

The guidance distributed by the US State Department defined a close familial relationship as being a parent, spouse, child, adult son or daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law.

Jun 29, 2017, 08:46 AM IST

H1-B Visa row: Infosys reaches $1 million settlement with New York State

Infosys said this settlement relates to legal issues already resolved under the 2013 settlement with the US Department of Justice and was reached by both parties to "avoid protracted litigation".

Jun 24, 2017, 15:00 PM IST

Trump's travel ban has revoked 60,000 visas for now

About 60,000 visas were revoked under U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order temporarily halting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries, the State Department said on Friday, in one of several government communications clarifying how the order is being rolled out.

Feb 04, 2017, 11:52 AM IST