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‘I just count the days left in the US’: Job loss fears haunt Indian H-1B professionals

‘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.

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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.

India flags concern to the US over cancellation of H1B visa interviews

December 27, 2025 7:46 am

The government has received several representations from Indian nationals who are facing problems with the rescheduling of their visa appointments, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at the weekly media briefing.

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.

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.

WATCH: US Treasury Secretary backs Trump’s H-1B visa plan, says foreign workers will ‘train Americans, then go home’

November 13, 2025 9:54 am

“We can’t snap our fingers and say, ‘we’re gonna learn how to build ships overnight’, Secretary Scott Bessent said.

China unveils new K-visa to woo skilled foreign workers, rival US H-1B

November 10, 2025 1:21 pm

The K-visa, introduced last month, aims to attract skilled professionals to bolster China’s drive for leadership in technology and innovation.

H-1B Fee Hike: US Chamber of Commerce calls $100,000 charge 'misguided, unlawful' in lawsuit against Trump administration

October 17, 2025 11:43 am

US H-1B Visa Fee Hike: The lawsuit, filed Thursday in a Columbia district court, challenges the September 19 proclamation claiming it violates the Immigration and Nationality Act by overriding Congress’ authority over the H-1B visa programme.