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H-1B visa changes not aimed at Indians: US envoy Sergio Gor amid Trump immigration overhaul

June 28, 2026 5:17 am

Sergio Gor said the H-1B exercise forms part of the Trump administration's broader effort to overhaul immigration policies across all visa categories after what it considers years of inadequate border enforcement.

US sees 6.9% fall in Indian student numbers as visa rules tighten: Govt to RS

April 04, 2026 9:37 am

Singh further highlighted that F-1 visa issuances to Indian students during June–July 2025 dropped by 69 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.

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.

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".

Visitors from 42 countries may soon have to submit 5 years of social media history to enter US

December 11, 2025 12:59 am

According to CBP, if an applicant does not answer the question or simply does not hold a social media account, the ESTA application can still be submitted without a negative interpretation or inference.

F-1 visa denials surge to 10-year high, US rejects 41% of foreign student applicants

OPT Fair Tax proposes no financial relief for foreign students working in the US: What it means for those under F-1 visa

October 30, 2025 9:40 am

If the OPT Fair Tax Act becomes law, Indian students could see a direct impact on their post-study earnings and living budgets.

According to the latest notification, the $100,000 H-1B visa fee will apply only to new petitions filed for beneficiaries outside the United States (Image- AI Generated, AP Photo)

US student visa policies in 2025: From stricter screening to H-1B fee exemption - a complete timeline

October 23, 2025 9:32 am

According to the latest notification, the $100,000 H-1B visa fee will apply only to new petitions filed for beneficiaries outside the United States.

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.

Consular officers may still require in-person interviews on a case-by-case basis for any reason

US updates non-immigrant visa interview waiver policy, effective October 1

September 27, 2025 10:06 am

Applicants are advised to check embassy and consulate websites for detailed information about visa application requirements, procedures, operating status, and available services.

Studying in the US? Key offenses that could jeopardise your student visa

April 12, 2025 9:41 am

If you are studying in the US or planning to study in the country, these are some of the offences an international student should avoid to save their student visa.