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On H1-B visa issue, read between the lines of US put-down and Indian riposte

October 17, 2026 1:27 am

In an era in which the developed and ageing economies are facing a demographic deficit it is only natural that countries with a large, young and unemployed population would seek overseas opportunities for their youth. The export of human capital is, then, a necessity, not a virtue

Indian H-1B families face fresh uncertainty over H-4 work permits

September 01, 2026 10:44 am

A proposed US rule could end work authorisation for eligible H-4 spouses, with Indian families likely to feel the impact most because Indians account for the vast majority of H-4 EAD recipients.

Trump's H-1B fee plan: Why $103,265 and who will pay?

August 30, 2026 6:43 pm

Trump wants employers to pay $103,265 for new H-1B petitions. Here's why he is targeting the programme, who will pay, and what it could mean for Indian professionals.

Trump's visa crackdown: Up to 2 lakh to be cancelled, Rs 98 lakh H-1B fee

August 25, 2026 1:45 pm

Since Trump began his second term, his administration has steadily tightened visa rules asking for more social media history from applicants, requiring costly bonds, and banning visas outright for citizens of some countries.

H-1B lottery rejected him 3 times: How an Indian professional got O-1 visa

August 16, 2026 4:36 pm

How Indian analytics professional Sohan Sethi secured a US O-1 visa after three H-1B lottery rejections and a 700-page case.

H-1B grace period may end: Can Indian workers change employer or visa status after job loss?

August 11, 2026 10:16 pm

Experts said the move could cause potential harm to thousands of skilled workers, most of them from India.

H-1B 60-day grace period may end: What it means for Indian workers in US

August 11, 2026 7:20 am

The US may scrap the H-1B 60-day grace period after job loss, putting Indian professionals and their families at risk of sudden immigration uncertainty if the proposal is finalised.

New US visa rules from March 30 expand screening beyond H-1B applicants

March 29, 2026 12:46 pm

The US has urged all the visa aspirants to disclose all their social media record publicly as a part of this announcement.

US comedian spoofs Donald Trump, 'sells H1-B visas' for $100,000 to Indians; watch

January 15, 2026 6:15 pm

Dressed in a red tie and mimicking US President Donald Trump’s trademark expressions, voice, and hand movements, Austin Nasso is seen approaching people in public spaces with a mock pitch.

New US H-1B visa rules: Trump govt pushes for 'higher-skilled', 'higher-paid' workforce to prevent 'exploit & abuse'

December 24, 2025 11:17 am

US H-1B Work Visa New Rules, H-1B Visa Lottery Scrapped: The Trump administration plans to replace the H-1B visa lottery with a weighted system favouring higher-paid and skilled workers, a move likely to impact Indian professionals and entry-level applicants.

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