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US eyes new H-1B and OPT fees as Indian applicants face fresh cost pressure

$100,000 OPT fee back in focus as US advances new immigration rules

Business Standard 24 Aug 2026 11:06 am

New H-1B fee proposal clears White House review. Will it hit Indians?

New HB fee proposal clears White House review Will it hit Indians

India Today 21 Aug 2026 3:53 pm

Why Are Indian IT Firms Cutting H-1B Applications?

Indian IT companies have significantly reduced their fresh H-1B visa applications for US FY27, a direct consequence of s

Rediff 21 Aug 2026 10:10 am

TCS, Infosys Lead IT Stocks Fall As H-1B Concerns, Kotak Downgrades Weigh

TCS, Infosys and LTM fall after the US H-1B fee proposal clears a key White House review, while Kotak Institutional Equi

NDTV 21 Aug 2026 10:09 am

CM Revanth Urges US Ambassador To Simplify H-1B Visa Processing, Stamping Procedures

Revanth Reddy also requested an increase in the number of visas for students from Telangana travelling to the USA for hi

Deccan Chronicle 19 Aug 2026 7:49 pm

H-1B fee could push talent away, US jobs offshore, warns Indian-American lawmaker

HB fee could push talent away US jobs offshore warns IndianAmerican lawmaker

India Today 17 Aug 2026 7:38 pm

Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Recalls H-1B Setback, Deportation Scare Before Becoming U.S. Citizen

For Indian-origin entrepreneur Saiman Shetty, becoming a U.S. citizen marked the end of a long and difficult immigration

indicanews 17 Aug 2026 2:48 pm

US-Born Citizens Gained From H1B Visas, Says Study

The study adds to the debate over H-1B immigration and suggests that skilled foreign workers can contribute to the wider

Deccan Chronicle 14 Aug 2026 10:00 pm

H-1B revenge? Visa filings surge in Republican Texas amid MAGA protests

HB revenge Visa filings surge in Republican Texas amid MAGA protests

India Today 14 Aug 2026 6:32 pm

Indian man gets 3 H-1B visa rejections, spends Rs 12 lakh to get O-1 visa

Indian man gets HB visa rejections spends Rs lakh to get O visa

India Today 14 Aug 2026 5:08 pm

After 3 H-1B lottery rejections, Mumbai techie shares $13,000 alternate way to stay in US

After facing three unsuccessful H-1B lottery attempts, a professional from Mumbai finally triumphs with an O-1 visa. Spe

The Economic Times 14 Aug 2026 3:26 pm

US Labor official slams H-1B program, blames govt and companies, not workers

Inspector General Anthony DEsposito is conducting an in-depth investigation into the H-1B visa program, highlighting its

The Times of India 14 Aug 2026 8:23 am

H-1B costs soar, prompting Indian IT companies to rethink US hiring

Indian firms cut fresh visa registrations as extensions, transfers, and local hiring gain ground

Business Standard 13 Aug 2026 11:57 pm

US extends $4,000 H-1B, $4,500 L-1 fee to visa extensions: Details

Policy could weigh on Indian IT and consulting companies, which are among the major users of the work visa categories

Business Standard 11 Aug 2026 4:28 pm

US expands 9-11 fee for H1-B, L-1 visa extension petitions from Sep 9

The US on Monday published new rules that would require large employers to pay a fee of USD 4,000 for H-1B and USD 4,500

Business Standard 10 Aug 2026 10:46 pm

FCRA Bill: India Fact-Checks US | Brisbane Australia Anti-India Hate | H-1B Grace Period Shocker

US Republican lawmaker Riley Moore claimed India's new FCRA Bill is an attack on religious minorities. India's top diplo

NDTV 10 Aug 2026 7:32 pm

US to charge $4,000 H-1B, $4,500 L-1 fee on extensions: Who will pay

Working in the US on H-1B? Here's when the new $4,000 fee applies

Business Standard 10 Aug 2026 2:31 pm

US may scrap 60-day grace period for H-1B workers after job loss

The Trump administration is considering eliminating the existing 60-day grace period that allows laid-off H-1B and other

Mid Day 10 Aug 2026 9:17 am

US Plans to End 60-Day Window for Laid-Off H-1B Worker

The proposed change could make the situation considerably more difficult for H-1B workers.

Deccan Chronicle 9 Aug 2026 12:15 am

H-1B Workers Could Lose 60-Day Lifeline Under New US Immigration Plan

A move like this could require affected workers and their dependants to leave the country almost immediately.

NDTV 8 Aug 2026 11:06 pm

US senator targets H-1B green card pathway

Washington, Aug 8 (IANS) A Republican US senator sought tougher recruitment rules for employers sponsoring foreign worke

bhaskarlive 8 Aug 2026 8:32 am

Is the Indian-American Dream Facing A New Threat? 5 Trump Decisions Explained

From birthright citizenship to a $100,000 H-1B fee - in under 12 months, the Trump administration has stacked five major

The Times of India 7 Aug 2026 7:25 pm

CM Meets Sergio Gor, Seeks Easier US Visa Access for TG Students and Professionals

The Chief Minister raised concerns relating to Telangana professionals working in the US, particularly regarding delays

Deccan Chronicle 6 Aug 2026 12:11 am

CM seeks simplification of H-1B visa processing, renewal and stamping procedures

Mr. Revanth Reddy seeks more visas to Telangana students

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 10:42 pm

Team Trump Plans To Make H-1B Visa Extensions Costlier. How It May Affect Indians

The new proposal follows a recent legal setback to the Trump administration after a US federal appeals court declined to

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 8:09 am

From H-1B to OPT: International students are Trump's next $100,000 visa fee target

The Trump administration is reportedly considering a $100,000 fee for Optional Practical Training. This proposal follows

The Times of India 31 Jul 2026 12:45 pm

$100,000 To Work In US? Trump's Plan Threatens Indian Students' H-1B Dreams

Under the new plan, students would reportedly have to pay $100,000 to work in the US -- that's over Rs 95 lakh at curren

NDTV 31 Jul 2026 7:47 am

AI jobs not safe? Indian engineer on H-1B visa loses job after working for 6 years at Fortune 500 company; seeks career advice from netizens

An Indian AI engineer lost his job and faces visa uncertainty in the United States. He is seeking advice on returning to

The Economic Times 30 Jul 2026 10:53 am

7 Years In The US Could Be Enough For Indian H-1B Holders To Qualify For Green Card

US senator Alex Padilla has proposed a bill to replace a 1972 immigration cutoff with a seven-year residency rule for gr

NDTV 29 Jul 2026 11:06 am

Relief for H-1B Visa Holders in the U.S. as New Bill Aims to Open Green Card Pathway

Washington, July 28: President Donald Trump is tightening immigration laws in the United States. Meanwhile, a senior Dem

Morningstar 28 Jul 2026 10:39 am

DC Edit | Major H-1B Relief For Techies

The rejection comes based on a key constitutional principle that separates powers between executive and legislature. Und

Deccan Chronicle 27 Jul 2026 12:49 am

US Bill Proposes 3-Year Pause On H-1B Visas, Codify $100,000 Fee

The H-1B programme was created to address workforce shortages for specialised, difficult-to-fill positions -- not to dis

Deccan Chronicle 25 Jul 2026 10:01 pm

U.S. Senator introduces Bill seeking a 3-year pause on H-1B visas

The Bill also seeks to codify President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee for each H-1B petition.

The Hindu 25 Jul 2026 9:31 pm

U.S. court rejects Trump administration bid to revive $100,000 H-1B visa fee

President Donald Trump had issued a proclamation in September last year imposing a $100,000 fee for obtaining new H-1B v

The Hindu 25 Jul 2026 10:45 am

What are the proposed changes to the U.S. H-1B programme? | Explained

What are the proposed changes to the H-1B system? What changes has the Department of Labor suggested?What changes will i

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 9:52 am

'US Jobs Are For Americans, Not Foreign Fraudsters': Vance Amid H-1B Probe

Vance said H-1B work visa programme was originally a route for a brilliant technology person, or a brilliant scientist,

NDTV 9 Jul 2026 10:13 pm

US Launches H-1B Fraud Probe; Vance Says American Jobs for American Workers

Vance said the action was part of a broader fraud enforcement effort aimed at protecting taxpayer money and preventing m

Deccan Chronicle 9 Jul 2026 6:23 am

Trump Targets H-1B Abuse; Cognizant Named

US Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony DEsposito said investigators had issued dozens of summons as part of wh

Deccan Chronicle 9 Jul 2026 2:05 am

Why US Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling Is A Relief For Indians

Hundreds of thousands of Indian professionals work and study in the country on H-1B visas, L-1 intra-company transfer vi

NDTV 1 Jul 2026 9:26 am

'No Americans qualified': University of Michigan faces heat over $75,000 H-1B techie roles; critics question hiring of foreign workers

H1-B row: The University of Michigan has sparked an online storm over H-1B visa job postings for tech roles. Independent

The Economic Times 27 Jun 2026 4:59 pm

Anthropic Salaries For H-1B Workers Revealed: Up To Rs 13 Crore Base Pay

Anthropic pays AI staff base salaries up to Rs 13 crore ($1.38 million) to retain talent amid visa challenges.

NDTV 27 Jun 2026 8:27 am

Google techie gave up H-1B, returned to India for a decade, now says moving back to the US was the right decision

A Google employee's journey from the US to India and back has ignited a viral debate on career choices and migration. Ma

The Economic Times 25 Jun 2026 12:56 pm

Indian techie forced to return to India after losing H-1B status following layoff, asks: How do I start over?

An Indian software professional is returning to India after five years in the U.S. with debt and no savings, feeling def

The Economic Times 19 Jun 2026 11:42 am

Why was Trumps H-1B fee struck down?

What is the H-1B visa programme and who uses it? Why did the Trump administration impose the $100,000 fee? What impact w

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 11:10 am

Indian H-1B Worker Sues Employer For Forcing Him To Pay Rs 94 Lakh To Keep Job

The worker, identified as Rishikesh Raj Meesala, alleged that he was pressured into making payments by his Indian Americ

NDTV 16 Jun 2026 10:10 pm

If you import people from third world countries...: Trump gives take on immigration

President Trump renewed his criticism of immigration, stating that large-scale migration from developing countries could

The Economic Times 15 Jun 2026 11:31 pm

Court Halts Trump Administrations H-1B Visa Fee, States Celebrate Relief

Washington, June 10: Attorneys General from several U.S. states have welcomed a federal court ruling that annulled the T

Morningstar 10 Jun 2026 2:50 pm

Who is Neeraj Sharma, the Indian-American CEO set to lose US citizenship over H-1B visa fraud for jobs that never existed?

An Indian-origin businessman, Neeraj Sharma, is at the center of a US immigration fraud case. Authorities are seeking to

The Economic Times 10 Jun 2026 9:06 am

US Drops $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Plan: What It Means For International Students

A US federal court blocked the proposed $100000 H-1B visa fee, easing costs for employers sponsoring international worke

NDTV 10 Jun 2026 6:49 am

Indian-American CEO Facing US Citizenship Loss Over H-1B Visa Fraud

According to the Justice Department, Neeraj Sharma submitted 11 fake H-1B visa applications that falsely claimed foreign

NDTV 10 Jun 2026 12:06 am

Explained: Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee And Court Decision That Junked It

Many tech companies and universities rely on the H-1B program to fill openings for skilled jobs, and universities use it

NDTV 9 Jun 2026 11:10 pm

Watch: Judge Strikes Down Trumps H-1B Fee: Implications for India and the U.S. | Above the Fold | 09.06.2026

From a major U.S. court setback to Donald Trumps H-1B visa fee plan to escalating political turmoil in West Bengal and f

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 9:48 pm

'If America won't get Indian brains...': Former Meta executive and founder warns US on H1B visa, says jobs would go to Bangalore anyway

A federal court struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Former Meta engineer Zach Wilson praised this, highlighting the ta

The Economic Times 9 Jun 2026 7:43 pm

Trump's H1-B visa fee struck down by US court. What does it mean for Indians?

A US federal judge has struck down President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, dealing a significant blow t

Web Dunia 9 Jun 2026 6:02 pm

U.S. court cancels Trumps $100K H-1B fee

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 1:36 pm

Indian equity markets trade higher as Iran-Israel tensions ease

A U.S. federal judge striking down President Donald Trumps H-1B visa fee hike is also a mild positive for Indian IT stoc

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 9:56 am

Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling striking down $100,000 H-1B visa fee

A federal judge on Monday (June 8, 2026) struck down the $100,000 fee imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump for H-1B ap

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 9:01 am

U.S. lawmakers welcome court order scrapping $100,000 H-1B visa fee

Republican lawmakers focused on H-1B visas for healthcare workers and teachers who are in short supply particularly in r

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 8:36 am

Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee is Unlawful, US Judge Rules

The increase in fees has discouraged H-1B visa requests, according to court filings

Deccan Chronicle 8 Jun 2026 11:20 pm

How H-1B Curbs Are Affecting The Texas Real Estate Market

A wave of H-1B restrictions and AI-related tech layoffs is pushing Indian buyers out of the housing market.

NDTV 5 Jun 2026 3:18 pm

U.S. Lawmakers Seek Relief for Foreign Teachers on H-1B Visas

Washington, June 3: Concerns over the $100,000 H-1B visa fee have extended beyond healthcare to education. Lawmakers are

Morningstar 3 Jun 2026 9:01 am

Techie details journey from losing $300k Google job due to H-1B issues to building a startup helping him secure O-1 visa to stay in US

A Nepal-born tech professional, Pratik Karki, shared his arduous US immigration journey after securing his green card. F

The Economic Times 29 May 2026 10:51 am

US Immigration Expert Muzaffar Chishti Decodes Trumps Targeting of H-1B Workers

Chishti, an expert on US immigration policy, joins The Quint's Raghav Bahl on the latest episode of VIGILANT.

The Quint 26 May 2026 10:59 pm

Explained: Why USs Green Card Applicants Are Suddenly More Vulnerable

The H-1B holders are the largest group exposed by USCIS' new memo on green card applications.

The Quint 25 May 2026 12:43 pm

no-country-for-indians-move-out-from-us-to-apply-for-green-card-says-new-rules

For many in India, a US Green Card is a passport to their land of dreams and seemingly a life of comfort and bigger oppo

The Week 23 May 2026 5:45 pm

US Influencer Targets Telugu Bizman Over Visa Fraud

Gonzales has become a well-known social media influencer in recent months for posting videos in which she visits address

Deccan Chronicle 14 May 2026 11:25 pm

US Official Targets Indians, Hyderabad's Chilkur Balaji Temple Over H-1B Visas

In a series of posts on X, the Republican senator from Missouri attacked the US employment-based visa system, alleging i

NDTV 14 May 2026 9:14 pm

ICE Probes 10,000 Foreign Students, Including Indians, For OPT Fraud

OPT allows foreign nationals who enter the United States on a student visa to work in the US for 12, or in some cases 24

Deccan Chronicle 13 May 2026 12:07 pm

Texas Attorney General Sues Chinese Company Over H-1B Visa Fraud Allegations

Washington, May 13: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a company in North Texas and its Chine

Morningstar 13 May 2026 10:26 am

Texas Lawmakers Call for Federal Investigation into H-1B Visa Fraud

Washington, May 7: Republican lawmakers from Texas have appealed to the Trump administration to initiate a federal inves

Udaipur Kiran 7 May 2026 1:13 pm

Opinion: Opinion | A New Bill By 35 American Lawmakers Could Upend Indian Techies' Careers

A group of Republicans wants to break the traditional F-1-to-H-1B-to-green-card path. The biggest casualty will be India

NDTV 1 May 2026 3:17 pm

NRI With Rs 40 Lakh Loan Struggles With Indian Job Market After Losing H-1B Lottery: 'I'm Overwhelmed'

An NRI techie said they were struggling with the tough Indian job market and interviews after losing the H-1B visa lotte

NDTV 29 Apr 2026 7:40 pm

North Carolina labour official backs federal rule to hike H-1B wages

WASHINGTON, Apr 29: The top labour official of North Carolina has supported a federal proposal to increase the minimum w

Daily Excelsior 29 Apr 2026 12:42 pm

Bill for three-year pause on H-1B visas introduced in U.S. Congress

Congressman Eli Crane from Arizona introduced the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, which was co-sponsored by seven other

The Hindu 25 Apr 2026 9:45 am

Bill for 3-Year Pause on H-1B Visas Introduced in US Congress

The bill proposes reforms to the H-1B programme that include reducing the annual cap from 65,000 to 25,000 with a minimu

Deccan Chronicle 25 Apr 2026 9:43 am