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In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said the US Administration has recently announced that every visa adjudication is a national security decision.

US Visa Interviews: Waiting stretches to months, Govt admits

December 20, 2025 9:22 am

The US Administration has recently announced that "every visa adjudication is a national security decision".

The US Embassy and consulates in India formally announced that a large number of visa interviews, including H-1B and H-4 appointments, have been deferred to later months in 2026 (Representational Image- AI generated)

More hurdles in H-1B process as US Embassy in India defers visa interviews

December 15, 2025 9:51 am

The ongoing wave of H-1B interview postponements has heightened anxiety among both fresh applicants and long-term US residents who temporarily travelled to India. Many now worry that the visa gridlock could lead to job losses, payroll interruptions, or even forced relocation.

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'$100 isn't going to stop us from hiring the best': Hoarding by a US company at IIT-Delhi placement reads

December 07, 2025 9:24 am

The Donald Trump administration has launched a massive crackdown to check 'abuse' of the H-1B visa programme, which is used by companies, particularly technology firms, to employ foreign workers in the US.

H-1B Visa Electronic Registration: Here's how to register for the H-1B visa efficiently with electronic USCIS registration, step-by-step guidance, and tips to avoid common errors.

H-1B Visa Electronic Registration Process: Here's a step-by-step process for online registration

November 20, 2025 5:49 am

H-1B Visa Electronic Registration: To file an H-1B cap-subject petition, including for beneficiaries qualifying for the advanced degree exemption, petitioners must first register with USCIS electronically.

Governor Ron DeSantis was at the University of South Florida to discuss DOGE-style audits at state universities

'They are indentured servants': Florida Governor targets H-1B hiring in universities, orders review of tenure and ‘woke’ grants

October 30, 2025 3:37 pm

Speaking at the University of South Florida, DeSantis said he has directed the Florida Board of Governors to immediately end the use of foreign work visas across state campuses.

OPT hope, H1B hurdles: Indian students in US grapple with changing visa rules

October 23, 2025 1:37 pm

For many Indian students currently in the US, the new policy has sparked both anxiety and cautious optimism.

Will the H-1B visa rule impact upcoming placement season in engineering and management colleges?

October 06, 2025 11:04 am

H-1B visa 2025 impact, US visa rules India students: For thousands of Indian students, H-1B visa changes threaten to upend the “American dream” that has long defined their aspirations. Many, especially those in their final year and looking forward to joining the workforce, are now uncertain about their prospects abroad.

After US raised H-1B visa fee, what alternatives do Indian students have globally?

H-1B Visa Alternatives: Countries Indian students can look forward to

October 05, 2025 10:58 am

H-1B visa alternatives, Visa strategies beyond H-1B: From Austria’s newly launched two-year Master’s programme designed specifically for Indian STEM graduates—with built-in industry exposure—to strategic initiatives by France and Germany aimed at easing access and enhancing academic mobility, the global education landscape is evolving rapidly.