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US bill targets H-1B visa, OPT visa, green card pathway — major impact for Indian tech workers and students
June 09, 2026 4:20 am
The Bill proposes several changes to the existing system. It seeks to cut the maximum duration of H-1B visas from six years to two years.
‘I don't think in months anymore... just counting the days': H-1B anxiety grips Indian tech workers
May 07, 2026 4:35 pm
For Indian professionals on H-1B visas, a layoff is more than the loss of a job — it can trigger a 60-day countdown to find a new sponsor, sell homes, restart green card processes, or leave the US altogether. With the Trump administration cracking down on immigrants, The Indian Express speaks to three professionals navigating the uncertainty.
Why international talent is abandoning US business schools?
April 02, 2026 9:27 am
The report cites announcements related to global tariffs, potential changes to the H-1B visa program, and broader immigration policy as contributing factors.
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.
Student Visas And Immigration 2026: Why the US, UK, Canada, Australia are cutting permits and raising fees this year
February 08, 2026 9:44 am
Despite challenges, not all major destination countries are tightening access for international students. Germany continues to maintain a relatively stable and accessible visa regime, with ongoing efforts to streamline digital applications and offering low or no tuition fees alongside clear post-study work and residency pathways.
USCIS to start H-1B registrations from March 4 with $215 fee; new cap for H-2B at 64k additional visas
February 04, 2026 7:02 pm
USCIS said employers whose registrations are selected and who proceed to file cap-subject H-1B petitions may be required to pay an additional fee of up to $100,000 before filing the petition, depending on eligibility and future implementation guidelines.
Planning a US move? USCIS to hike H-1B and work visa fees from March 1: Here is how much more you will pay
January 11, 2026 9:08 pm
H-1B visa fees 2026: USCIS said the increase reflects inflation between June 2023 and June 2025 and will help fund agency operations.
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".
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.
'$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.
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