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US visa interview in 10 days for $750 extra fee: What it means for Indians

June 10, 2026 11:55 am

The US State Department plans a premium visa service allowing faster tourist and business visa interview appointments at select embassies from July 1.

30 Indians caught driving trucks illegally in US, face deportation

June 03, 2026 12:13 am

Most of those arrested had employment authorisation documents issued during the previous administration, but these were no longer valid.

US clarifies green card rule for H-1B workers: Who can stay in America during application process

May 31, 2026 3:52 pm

The change led to concern among foreign workers, especially Indians in the technology sector.

US says foreign nationals must return home to apply for Green Card

May 23, 2026 8:11 am

In a press statement issued by USCIS on Friday, the agency said the policy is aimed at reinforcing what it described as the “original intent of the law”.

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US Senator sparks outrage after linking Hyderabad’s famous ‘Visa Temple’ to 'cartel'

May 15, 2026 2:57 pm

Republican Senator Eric Schmitt's remarks on X drew sharp reactions after he shared an image of the Chilkur Balaji Temple and alleged the existence of a "Visa Cartel" suppressing American workers.

ICE said the OPT component of the student visa programme has "become a magnet for fraud" and has been the subject of many investigations by the Department of Homeland Security.

Indians among 10,000 foreign students flagged by US ICE in 'OPT visa misuse' probe

May 13, 2026 3:37 pm

Federal investigators uncovered thousands of students linked to suspect employers, with some "ghost offices" allegedly being managed remotely from India in violation of visa rules.

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.

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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.

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‘Trafficking under garb of US migration’: Punjab and Haryana High Court denies bail to agent who cheated man of Rs 11 lakh

March 20, 2026 3:32 pm

Cases in which vulnerable individuals are lured with false promises of lawful migration and are subsequently subjected to exploitation, merit strict judicial scrutiny, the Punjab and Haryana High Court observed.