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'Weak ties to India': CEO who ran Delhi firm for 13 years fumes over reason cited for US visa denial

February 11, 2026 9:29 pm

The CEO highlighted that he runs a company, employs people, and pays taxes in India, wondering if this wasn’t enough proof that he will return to the country.

New 'EXILE Act' targets H-1B visas: Why US lawmaker wants to abolish the programme used by 70% of Indians

February 10, 2026 9:16 pm

The proposed legislation comes amid a broader tightening of US immigration policies.

Fewer students going to US could be a new beginning

Fewer Indian students going to America could be a new beginning

February 04, 2026 6:25 am

It can accelerate our economy from a service-driven one to a deep-tech, research-driven one.

Did Trump really give Nicki Minaj a $1 million ‘gold card’ visa?

January 30, 2026 8:14 pm

The gold card, which officially debuted last month, is available to would-be immigrants for a nonrefundable $15,000 processing fee.

Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan among 38 to face US visa bond up to $15,000

January 20, 2026 5:01 am

The US recently updated a list of countries whose citizens may be required to pay a visa bond for business and tourist travel, adding Bangladesh to the list.

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‘A privilege, not a right’: US Embassy issues warning to student visa holders

January 07, 2026 7:06 pm

Last week, the US Embassy also issued a warning for applicants seeking H-1B and H-4 work visas.

Trump administration, visa bond, $15,000, US entry requirements,

Citizens of 7 more countries need to now pay $15,000 bonds to apply for US visas

January 06, 2026 5:27 pm

The new list took effect on January 1, following a quiet update by the State Department last week.

US Travel Ban List 2026: Check the full list of 39 countries affected by the new US travel restrictions. (Doug Mills/The New York Times via AP, Pool)

US travel ban on 39 countries comes into effect on January 1, 2026: A full list

January 04, 2026 9:53 am

US Travel Ban List 2026: On December 16, 2025, under Proclamation 10998, individuals from 39 countries will be subject to the new US travel ban. Check the full list below.

US State Department denies visas to ex-top EU official, UK campaigners, impose sanctions for 'censorship'

December 24, 2025 8:15 pm

Trump administration officials have in the past accused European nations for alleged censorship, and one of the reports by the State Department human rights alleged “significant human rights issues”.