Credit cards for NRIs and H-1B workers: Check features, fees, documents required and benefits
Non-resident Indians can now get credit cards in India. These cards offer benefits for spending both in India and abroad
A Tollywood actress and former Bigg Boss contestant faces charges for allegedly defrauding a London-based software profe
End H-1B abuse Bill now in US Congress
He said the End H-1B Visa Abuse Bill would provide greater access to employment, strengthen protocols in the visa proces
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
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
Proposed Bill in the U.S. Seeks to Suspend H-1B Visa for Three Years
Washington, April 25: A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced a bill proposing a three-year suspension of H-1B vi
New GOP Bill Seeks 3-Year Halt On H-1B Visas
A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced a sweeping bill to overhaul the H-1B visa program, proposing a temporary
2 Indian-Origin Men Charged With H-1B Fraud. They Hired For 'Ghost' Jobs
Between June 2020 and January 2023, the two submitted multiple fraudulent H-1B visa petitions using Rajidi's firm, claim
Indian-Origin Duo Plead Guilty In U.S. H-1B Visa Fraud Case
Two Indian-origin men based in Dublin have admitted to their roles in a U.S. visa fraud scheme that involved submitting
Vice President Vance Criticizes H-1B Visa Violations, Emphasizes American Identity
Washington, April 15: Vice President JD Vance has strongly criticized those who misuse the H-1B visa policy. He stated t
Think as Americans First: JD Vances message to H-1B visa holders, cites Indian-origin in-laws
Right-Wing Accounts Target Indians in US
The accounts spread videos of Indian workers in the United States, call their work scams and allege their work to be vio
Oracle India layoffs: US tech giant Oracle has been facing backlash online for filing thousands of foreign workers' peti
US YouTuber Accuses Telugu Man of Violating H-1B Visa Norms
In a video posted on YouTube, Sara claimed the case reflected a pattern where an H-1B visa holder operates a business in
H-1B wage reset: What it means for Indian students and early-career professionals
The US Department of Labor has proposed a major overhaul of H-1B and employment-based green card wage rules, aiming to a
USCIS Completes H-1B Visa Cap for 2027, Applications Open Today
Washington, April 1: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has received sufficient
USCIS completes H-1B cap selection process for FY 2027
The H-1B selection process is shifting to a wage-based model, where applicants with higher salaries and skills are given
US Tightens Visa Rules, Adds Social Media Checks For H-1B
The new process applies to a group of non-immigrant visas handled at US consulates abroad.
H-1B Visa Selections Begin Amid New $10,000 Fee and Wage-Based Rules
Several applicants, including many from India, have started receiving confirmation of their selection in the latest H-1B
U.S. Proposes Minimum Wage Increase for H-1B Visa Holders
Washington, March 27: The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed new rules aimed at increasing wages for foreign workers
US moves to raise H-1B wage floors
Washington: The US Department of Labor has proposed new rules to raise wages for foreign workers under H-1B and other vi
H-1B visa registrations for FY27 have plummeted by 30-50%, driven by higher fees and a new lottery prioritizing wages. T
Indian Employees in the US Anxiously Await H-1B Results Amid Wage Reforms
Indians, who have comprised over 70 per cent of H-1B approvals in previous years, fear non-disclosure of employee wage l
'I apologise': Trump aide Laura Loomer apologises for 'anti-India' posts on social media
Far-right activist Laura Loomer apologised for anti-India social media posts after facing backlash for racist remarks. W
400 Years in Prison Possible for Indian-Origin Brothers in US
Their offenses included filing numerous false H-1B visa applications, fraudulently billing health care benefit programs
What Is US' New 'WISA' Proposal That Can Help Indian H-1B Visa Holders
US lawmaker Bonnie Watson Coleman has introduced a new bill in the US House of Representatives aimed at reversing strict
Indian Techie Returns From US After Quitting Toxic Job, Says He Still Misses American Lifestyle
After moving to the US in 2022 on an H-1B visa, the techie joined a boutique startup where he faced regular humiliation
Hyderabad professionals return from US sparks debate on reverse migration
Hyderabad: A 32-year-old professional from Hyderabad has triggered an online discussion on reverse migration after shari
Attracting talent positioned abroad
The H-1B disruption could catalyse a wave of innovation if cities, universities, and firms strengthen social and researc
Telugu Techies Death Sparks Spotlight on US Visa Stress After Multiple H-1B Rejections
A GoFundMe initiative was launched to support his middle-class parents in covering the costs of repatriating his remains
Even $200,000 H-1B visa fee won't deter hiring: New study explains why
Even a $150,000-$200,000 visa fee may not significantly reduce H-1B hiring, economist George Borjas finds
US Lawmaker Introduces Bill To End H-1B Visa Program
A US lawmaker has introduced a bill to end the H-1B visa program, saying corporations have repeatedly abused this system
U.S. lawmaker introduces bill to end H1B visa program
From December 15 last year, the State Department has also begun an enhanced screening and vetting of H-1B and its depend
US bill seeks to end H-1B visa program
Washington: A Republican lawmaker introduced legislation to end the H-1B visa program, arguing that it disadvantages Ame
Those Days Are Gone: Piyush Goyal Plays Down H-1B Visa Dependence At NDTV Profit Conclave
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India no longer relies on H-1B visas for IT growth, thanks to a shift towards remote
H-1B Row Fuels Indian Takeover Claims At Texas Council Meeting
Social media users called for scrutinising immigration systems without stoking fear of newcomers who are, for many citie
H-1B Registration Fee Set at $215; Startups Wary of Rising Costs for Sponsorship
This move is seen as a major shift from the earlier fully random selection process.
Why Indian Students Are Turning to the Philippines for a Safer Medical Education Pathway
In an era of changing global immigration rules, stability in medical education has become more valuable than ever. The r
Texas halts new H-1B visa petitions at state agencies and universities
Governor Greg Abbott said the freeze will give lawmakers time to establish statutory guardrails for employment under the
Texas Halts New H-1B Visa Petitions At State Agencies, Universities
Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions, which are
No H-1B Visa Appointments For 2026, Many NRIs In Distress
Many H-1B visa holders had travelled to India for visa stamping, family visits or official work, expecting to return to
Texas Governor questions H-1B visas in State schools
Washington: Texas Governor Greg Abbott said his administration is examining the use of H-1B visas in the states public s
Why US Consulates In India Have No H-1B Visa Interview Dates Until 2027?
Visa offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata currently have no regular interview slots available.
How the loss incurred from the US is compensated by the market forces itself
By Er. Rajesh Pathak Much speculated days of an H-1B visa crackdown to backfire have come around, if the current trends
New H-1B rule promises big gains, faces legal clock: US watchdog
Washington: A new US rule, which changes how H-1B work visas are chosen, could bring strong economic gains over the next
'7 Lakh Brought In 2025': Ex-Trump Ally Flags Serious H-1B Visa Fraud In Texas
Marjorie Taylor Greene, who had a public falling out with Donald Trump this year, is known for her strong America first
US Companies Face Anti-Indian Backlash After Trump's H-1B Visa Overhaul
A rise in hostility toward Indian professionals and businesses in the United States has followed recent changes to the c
Amazon allows Indian employees to work but with THESE conditions amid H-1B visa
Amazon has offered an alternative to them but with various restrictions. The big tech firm has offered its employees, wh
US hikes H-1B visa premium processing fees; how will Indians be impacted?
US Hikes H-1B Visa Premium Processing Fee From March. Check New Rates
US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced an increase in fees for premium processing of several immigration bene
OPT and H-1B in flux: 2025 U.S. policy moves are shaping student decisions for 2026
Amazon allows remote work with strict rules for H-1B holders stuck in India
Amid the setbacks from the H-1B visa appointment delays, Amazon is now allowing its employees stranded in India to work
While this breaks from the company's mandatory five-day-in-office rule, it includes substantial restrictions.
Nikki Haley's Son Calls For Complete H-1B Visa Ban Amid Stamping Delays
Hundreds of H-1B visa holders recently travelled to India to complete visa stamping. When they reached India for their a
Tariffs, Russia, conflict with Pakistan, H-1B: When 2025 tested India-US ties
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 28: The US and India ties in 2025 have been a rollercoaster ride as punitive and reciprocal tar
Tariffs, H-1B and Pakistan tensions make 2025 a turbulent year for India-US ties
Bilateral ties between India and the United States saw sharp swings in 2025, as trade disputes, immigration curbs and ge