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US Visa October Bulletin 2026: EB-2 India cutoff remains November 2013. What it means

October 05, 2026 4:20 am

The October Visa Bulletin marks the start of FY2027, with EB-2 India back after visas ran out in FY2026 but the cutoff still at November 2013

Trump’s H-1B visa double whammy: Why Indians could feel the heat

September 07, 2026 4:36 am

A fresh $103,265 charge proposed on top of an existing $100,000 fee would push the total cost of hiring an H-1B worker past $200,000. Universities, hospitals and tech firms warn of serious damage, while Indian workers, who hold most H-1B visas, stand to feel it most.

Trump's H-1B fee plan: Why $103,265 and who will pay?

August 30, 2026 6:43 pm

Trump wants employers to pay $103,265 for new H-1B petitions. Here's why he is targeting the programme, who will pay, and what it could mean for Indian professionals.

Trump's visa crackdown: Up to 2 lakh to be cancelled, Rs 98 lakh H-1B fee

August 25, 2026 1:45 pm

Since Trump began his second term, his administration has steadily tightened visa rules asking for more social media history from applicants, requiring costly bonds, and banning visas outright for citizens of some countries.

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Bound by legislation on visa fee hike: US

April 16, 2016 3:18 pm

Last year, the US Congress imposed a special fee of up to $4,500 on H-1B and L-1 visas - popular among Indian IT companies - to fund a 9/11 healthcare Act and biometric tracking system.

Visa fee hike impacting US firms too

June 04, 2011 10:09 am

Specifically,the companies impacted are those with more than 50 employees.

Krishna-Clinton meet: India raises H1B fee hike,outsourcing

September 28, 2010 6:24 pm

India conveyed its concerns to the US on issues like visa fee hike during a meeting between Foreign Minister S M Krishna and Secy of State Hillary Clinton.

H-1B,L1 visa fee hike bad policy for America: Economists

September 16, 2010 4:02 pm

Experts said this could very well sour US ties with India,whose IT sector is affected by the move.

US assures India it is trying to 'mitigate' visa fee problems

August 18, 2010 11:42 am

Washington admits increase in fee could affect Indian firms but confident economic partnership will be intact.

US Congressman comes out against visa fee hike bill

August 11, 2010 11:00 am

These fee increases would apply only to companies with more than 50 employees and for whom the majority of their workforce is visa-holding foreign workers.