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OFSS shares tumble 7%; Wipro, Coforge, Infosys shares down up to 2%. Why are IT stocks under pressure today?

Shares of OFSS fell over 7% while top IT stocks including Infosys, Wipro, and Coforge dropped up to 2% on Monday. The dr

The Economic Times 21 Sep 2026 11:52 am

FIIDS backs tighter H-1B scrutiny, cautions against hurting US innovation

The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) has welcomed tighter scrutiny of H-1B visa applications, bu

Business Standard 20 Sep 2026 7:37 am

Trump extends $100,000 H-1B payment rule for another year

US President Donald Trump has extended by another year a controversial $100,000 payment requirement The post Trump exten

Khalsa Vox 20 Sep 2026 6:00 am

Trump signs Russia-Iran sanctions as H-1B fee stays for another year

Trump signs Russia-Iran sanctions as H-1B fee stays for another year

India Today 19 Sep 2026 8:16 pm

Trump got appeasement, India suffered humiliation: Congress on H-1B visa-fee renewal

The Congress accused the Narendra Modi government of appeasing US President Donald Trump after the White House extended

The Economic Times 19 Sep 2026 7:41 pm

Trump Extends $100,000 H-1B Fee Through September 2027: What It Means for Indian Engineers and IT Workers

The extended restriction applies to certain H-1B workers outside the United States and gives the Department of Homeland

informalnewz 19 Sep 2026 5:37 pm

Welcome tighter H-1B scrutiny, but not at the cost of American innovation: FIIDS

FIIDS, an advocacy group, issued a statement shortly after President Trump tightened oversight of the H-1B visa program,

The Hindu Businessline 19 Sep 2026 4:43 pm

Pawan Khera flags H-1B fee extension, warns of impact on Indian IT talent

The US administration has renewed a USD 100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa petitions. This move could significantly affec

The Economic Times 19 Sep 2026 2:09 pm

H1-B visa price hike extension: How this will impact Indian engineers, technicians

President Donald Trump has decided to maintain H-1B visa restrictions for an additional twelve months, extending their d

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 1:46 pm

Trump targets H-1B employers laying off Americans. What it means for Indians

Trump targets H-1B employers laying off Americans. What it means for Indians

India Today 19 Sep 2026 1:10 pm

Trump renews $100,000 H-1B fee for another year, targets layoffs

US President Donald Trump has extended the $100,000 H-1B visa fee requirement for another year, with the restriction now

IBTimes 19 Sep 2026 11:15 am

Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee for another year

US President Donald Trump has extended the USD 100,000 fee on employers for H-1B foreign workers for another year, citin

Rediff 19 Sep 2026 11:08 am

Trump renews USD 1,00,000 fee on H-1B visas, tightens scrutiny

Washington: US President Donald Trump has extended by a year the USD 1,00,000 fee on employers for bringing in foreign w

The Siasat Daily 19 Sep 2026 11:04 am

H-1B visa: Indian diaspora group backs Trumps scrutiny, warns against hurting US innovation

The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies supports H-1B visa program scrutiny. They caution that this should

The Economic Times 19 Sep 2026 10:51 am

FIIDS backs tighter H-1B scrutiny, warns against hurting US innovation

FIIDS backs tighter H-1B scrutiny, warns against hurting US innovation

India Today 19 Sep 2026 10:50 am

Trump Extends $100,000 H-1B Fee For Another Year Amid Legal Battle, Orders Layoff Checks

US President Donald Trump has extended the $100,000 payment requirement for certain H-1B visa applicants for another 12

Pragativadi 19 Sep 2026 10:27 am

Trump Extends USD 1,00,000 H-1B Visa Fee For Another Year, Cites 92 Percent Drop In Registrations

According to White House, US President Donald has extended the USD 1,00,000 fee imposed on employers sponsoring foreign

Oneindia 19 Sep 2026 10:13 am

Trump renews USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee amid move targeting layoffs

The measures combine the fee renewal with new checks on sponsoring employers employment practices. Agencies must conside

Mid Day 19 Sep 2026 10:02 am

Trump admin flags H-1B abuse, employers on notice for US worker layoffs; $100,000 visa fee renewed

WASHINGTON DC: The Trump administration has moved to tighten oversight of the H-1B visa programme, directing the US Depa

indiapost 19 Sep 2026 9:46 am

US Tightens H-1B Visa Rules, Extends $100,000 Fee for One Year

Trump signed an Executive Order and a Proclamation on Friday to strengthen programme integrity, improve interagency coor

Deccan Chronicle 19 Sep 2026 9:34 am

US Tightens H-1B Visa Rules, Probes Layoffs and Extends $100,000 Employer Fee

US Tightens H-1B Visa Rules, Probes Layoffs and Extends $100,000 Employer Fee

India Today 19 Sep 2026 9:23 am

Trump renews $1,00,000 fee on H-1B visas, tightens scrutiny

The order sets a 30-day deadline for the Secretary of Labour, acting through the Wage and Hour Division, to begin review

The Hindu Businessline 19 Sep 2026 9:15 am

President Trump Extends $100,000 H-1B Fee, Orders Closer Scrutiny Of Employers

President Donald Trump has extended the $100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa applications and ordered U.S. agencies to take

indicanews 19 Sep 2026 9:10 am

Trump Resumes $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas, Targets Layoff Practices

President Trump reinstates a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas and intensifies scrutiny of employers laying off U.S. workers.

Daily Kiran 19 Sep 2026 9:03 am

Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee requirement for another year

The payment requirement for employers seeking certain H-1B workers will remain until September 21, 2027, as the Trump ad

Business Standard 19 Sep 2026 9:02 am

Trump extends USD 1,00,000 H-1B fee by a year, tightens employer scrutiny

Trump extends USD 1,00,000 H-1B fee by a year, tightens employer scrutiny

India Today 19 Sep 2026 8:56 am

H-1B visa costs rise while America needs over 157,000 engineers and technicians

The United States faces a significant semiconductor talent deficit by 2030. Immigration policy changes are creating furt

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 8:04 am

Trump renews $100,000 H-1B fee, targets layoffs

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) President Donald Trump has renewed a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa applica

bhaskarlive 19 Sep 2026 8:02 am

Indian Diaspora Raises Visa Concerns at San Francisco Consul General

Members of the Indian diaspora raised concerns over visa appointment backlogs, H-1B and H-4 visa processing, family sepa

indicanews 18 Sep 2026 11:13 am

'H-1B should not exist to replace US workers': JD Vance backs $100,000 fee

US Vice-President says the country is reviewing employer practices and visa costs, as Indian professionals closely watch

Business Standard 16 Sep 2026 4:27 pm

H-1B should not exist to replace American workers with low-wage foreigners: US VP JD Vance

WASHINGTON: United States Vice President JD Vance has addressed administrative efforts to reform the H-1B visa programme

indiapost 16 Sep 2026 10:55 am

UPI Charges: Congress Accuses Govt Of US Appeasement

The Congress party has accused the Modi government of succumbing to US pressure by introducing a 0.4% Merchant Discount

Rediff 16 Sep 2026 10:25 am

H-1B should not exist to replace American workers with low-wage foreigners: JD Vance

US Vice President JD Vance defended changes to the H-1B visa program. He stated the administration seeks highly skilled

The Economic Times 16 Sep 2026 8:12 am

US POLITICIAN BO FRENCH DOUBLES DOWN ON RACIST FOREIGNERS REMARK | Beyond Borders

A Republican politician in Texas called a photo of South Asian students proof that Americans were being displaced.Two st

The Times of India 15 Sep 2026 6:26 pm

H-1B shortage, rising costs and delays: 7 US immigration challenges in 2026

Policy uncertainty, rising visa costs, tougher scrutiny and H-1B shortages are forcing US employers to rethink how they

Business Standard 14 Sep 2026 11:46 am

Indian Tourists Face Intense Scrutiny At US Airports

The US state department has expanded online presence reviews for several non-immigrant visa categories. These include H-

Deccan Chronicle 12 Sep 2026 10:27 pm

US May Scrap 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B Visa Holders After Job Loss

H-1B holders will be the most adversely affected category.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Sep 2026 9:03 pm

US proposes ending H-1B 60-day grace period after job loss: What changes

Government department says move will restore a direct link between immigration status and the employment on which admiss

Business Standard 11 Sep 2026 11:34 am

US proposes scrapping 60-day H-1B grace period after job loss

Washington: The US on Thursday, September 10, proposed a new rule to scrap the 60-day grace period available to certain

The Siasat Daily 11 Sep 2026 10:25 am

US Proposes Ending 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B and Other Work Visa Holders

A proposed DHS rule could require foreign workers to leave the United States immediately after their employment ends, si

informalnewz 11 Sep 2026 10:14 am

US proposes to scrap H-1B grace period

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new rule to eliminate the 60-day grace period for certain non-immi

Rediff 11 Sep 2026 8:45 am

Trump Administration Proposes Ending H-1B Grace Period After Job Losstel

It is the latest step by U.S. President Donald Trump to limit legal immigration since returning to office in January 202

Deccan Chronicle 11 Sep 2026 6:45 am

U.S. proposes new rule to scrap 60-day grace period for H-1B workers after job loss

If the rule is finalised, foreign workers facing job loss before the expiry of their visas would need to leave the Unite

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 6:36 am

Trump administration mulls ending 60-day grace period for H-1B holders

The 60-day grace period, allows foreign workers time to find another U.S. job or get their affairs in order - whether se

Business Standard 10 Sep 2026 11:19 pm

US proposes end to H-1B job-loss grace

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) The Trump administration has proposed ending the up-to-60-day grace period that

bhaskarlive 10 Sep 2026 10:35 pm

US govt proposes scrapping 60-day grace period for foreign workers after job loss

The US Department of Homeland Security is considering the elimination of a 60-day grace period for specific visa holders

The Times of India 10 Sep 2026 9:31 pm

Nifty IT index plunges 3.2%, posts biggest single-day fall in 3 months

The Nifty IT index experienced its largest single-day drop in three months on Wednesday. Several IT stocks saw significa

The Economic Times 10 Sep 2026 5:53 am

Cognizant green card filings suspended in US: What it means for workers

The move could delay green card sponsorship for IT firm's employees as Washington steps up scrutiny of H-1B and employme

Business Standard 9 Sep 2026 11:32 am

US suspends Cognizant green card filings

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 9 (IANS) The US Department of Labour has suspended permanent labour certification filings

bhaskarlive 9 Sep 2026 12:11 am

Trump backs new H-1B fee to prioritise US workers

Washington: US President Donald Trump used his Labour Day proclamation to promote a proposed new fee on H-1B visa petiti

The Siasat Daily 8 Sep 2026 9:56 am

Donald Trump promotes proposed H-1B fee in Labour Day message on US jobs

Trump presented the H-1B proposal as part of a broader economic strategy aimed at giving preference to American workers

Mid Day 8 Sep 2026 9:46 am

Trump Advocates New Fees on H-1B Visa Applications in Labor Day Manifesto

President Trump proposes new fees on H-1B visa applications to prioritize American workers in his Labor Day manifesto. T

Daily Kiran 8 Sep 2026 9:08 am

President Trump Backs Proposed $103,265 H-1B Fee In Labor Day Message

President Donald Trump has used his Labor Day message to reinforce his administrations push for a steep new fee on H-1B

indicanews 8 Sep 2026 8:20 am

28-year-old secured H-1B, then quit US job and returned home: Here's why

After securing the visa she had worked towards for years, Disha Lamba left her six-figure US job within two months

Business Standard 2 Sep 2026 3:43 pm

Trump Administration Targets H-4 Work Permits, Raising Fresh Concerns for Indian Women

A proposed move by the Donald Trump administration to end employment eligibility for certain H-4 dependent spouses could

TFIPOST 1 Sep 2026 1:53 pm

28-year-old secured H-1B visa after 2 years, but left US just 2 months later; explains the reason behind quitting a six figure job and returning home without another offer

A 28-year-old Indian data scientist left her six-figure US job just two months after her employer-sponsored H-1B was sel

The Economic Times 1 Sep 2026 11:14 am

Dont come to USA it is dead now: Student abroad adviser says he cant recommend US anymore, cites H-1B visa fee, CPT changes and growing job market concerns

Anush Kinusa strongly advises international students to reconsider their plans to study in the United States. With the s

The Economic Times 1 Sep 2026 10:57 am

US proposes 60-day H-1B grace cut, move likely to hurt Indians

Certain proposals by the US Department of Homeland Security could spell massive challenges for Indian professionals on H

The Siasat Daily 31 Aug 2026 11:48 pm

US Plans To Strip H-1B Spouses Of Their Jobs. Indians To Be Hit Hardest

Data on H-4 Employment Authorisation Document (EAD) applications from 2014 to 2017 show that 93 per cent of approvals we

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 9:18 pm

H-1B shock? US may end 60-day job-loss grace period for foreign workers

H-1B Workers Could Lose 60-Day Safety Net Under New US Proposal

Business Standard 31 Aug 2026 4:40 pm

Review of Proposal to End H-1B Grace Period Completed, Impact on Indian Families Possible

Washington, August 29: The Trump administration has completed its review of the proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace p

Daily Kiran 29 Aug 2026 9:19 am

US clears plan to scrap H-1B job-loss window

Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) The Trump administration has completed its review of a proposal to eliminate the discretionary

bhaskarlive 29 Aug 2026 8:34 am

White House clears review of plan to end 60-day H-1B grace period

White House clears review of plan to end day HB grace period

India Today 28 Aug 2026 9:56 pm

H-1B Visa Rules: Trump government

US H-1B Visa Rules: H-1B visa is the most popular for jobs in America. Through this visa, workers are hired in America i

informalnewz 27 Aug 2026 9:59 am

'Trumps $100K Visa Fee Hits NYC?': Mamdani Caught Off-Guard; Big H-1B Hit To Indian-Americans

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani was put on the spot over the Trump administrations controversial $100,000 fee on H-1B visa

The Times of India 26 Aug 2026 9:25 pm

US visa appointments paused: What latest H-1B, student visa changes mean for Indians

US visa appointments paused What latest HB student visa changes mean for Indians

India Today 26 Aug 2026 3:48 pm

US halts all visa appointments globally amid Trump's immigration crackdown: report

Washington, Aug 26: The Trump administration has paused all immigrant visa applications across the world as the State De

Greater Kashmir 26 Aug 2026 12:06 pm

Major Changes Ahead for H-1B Visa Program Under Trump Administration

Washington, August 26: The Trump administration is moving forward with significant changes to the H-1B visa program. Thi

Daily Kiran 26 Aug 2026 10:40 am

H-1B visa fee hike: Nasscom says Indian IT firms have cut reliance on visas

Indian technology firms have strengthened their US workforce and STEM initiatives as policymakers reassess the role of s

The Hindu Businessline 26 Aug 2026 8:02 am

Proposed additional H-1B fee could push high-value jobs overseas: FIIDS

An Indian-American advocacy group has voiced concern over the proposed USD 103,265 additional fees for H1-B work visas,

Business Standard 26 Aug 2026 7:56 am

H-1B visa fee explained: What the $103,265 fee proposal means for US employers and foreign workers

The proposed changes could have significant implications for companies facing worker shortages and professionals seeking

The Hindu Businessline 26 Aug 2026 7:51 am

DC Edit | Trumps Fresh H1-B Play

Unlike the previous proposal for the $100,000 fee, the current one makes the H-1B visa difficult for the foreigners who

Deccan Chronicle 25 Aug 2026 11:32 pm

US Proposes $103,265 Fee for H-1B Cap Petitions; Small Firms Hit Hardest

Immigration experts warn small firms could struggle to absorb the steep new cost

Deccan Chronicle 25 Aug 2026 9:39 pm

India IT body urges US to weigh H-1B benefits as Trump proposes hefty fee

India's tech industry body Nasscom urged the U.S. to weigh the H-1B programme's role in addressing skill shortages after

Business Standard 25 Aug 2026 9:03 pm

Indian IT firms have reduced dependence on H-1B visas over decade: Nasscom

Industry body says Indian IT firms have stepped up local hiring and invested over $1.1 billion in strengthening the US S

Business Standard 25 Aug 2026 7:22 pm

15% INDIAN STUDENT DROP, $103K H-1B SHOCK | THE INDIAN-AMERICAN DREAM CRACKS?

Indian student applications to US colleges are down 15%. And Washington has proposed a $103,265 fee on new H-1B applicat

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 6:25 pm

H-1B Visa Fee Hike: Nasscom Says Reliance on Indian Tech Visas Has Reduced

In a statement, it noted that Indian companies have steadily expanded local hiring in the US over the past five years.

Deccan Chronicle 25 Aug 2026 5:57 pm

US Proposes Over $100,000 H-1B Fee: Why Employers and Indian Professionals Could Be Affected

DHS proposes a six-figure H-1B fee that could reshape US hiring of foreign professionals.

The LogicaI Indian 25 Aug 2026 5:43 pm

Trumpplansto imposeover$100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas: How will itimpactIndians

The proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, posted in the Federal Register on August 24, would make a

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 12:46 pm

H-1B visa fee could get costlier by $103,000

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed an additional fee of USD 103,265 for all H-1B visa cap-subject appli

Rediff 25 Aug 2026 12:23 pm

US dream takes a hit as Indian applications fall 15% amid visa, H-1B uncertainty

US dream takes a hit as Indian applications fall amid visa HB uncertainty

India Today 25 Aug 2026 12:03 pm

What Trumps new $103,265 H-1B visa fee proposal means for Indian aspirants

The H-1B programme enables US employers to hire foreign workers trained in specialised fields. It provides for 65,000 vi

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 11:46 am

US proposes higher H-1B visa filing fees: What companies may pay

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a proposal for a new fee of $103,265 for H-1B visa petitions, aimed at

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 11:19 am

$103,265 fee for H-1B? US moves to make Indian talent far more expensive

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 filing fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions.

Business Standard 25 Aug 2026 10:30 am

15 pc decline in Indian students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in US: Report

Washington, Aug 25: 15 pc decline in Indian students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in US: Report A report,

Greater Kashmir 25 Aug 2026 9:51 am

Trump Admin's H-1B Visa Shake-Up: $103K Filing Fee Proposal Sparks Alarm

The Trump administration is proposing a major overhaul of the H-1B visa system, including a reported filing fee of up to

NDTV 25 Aug 2026 8:23 am

Proposed $103,265 Fee for H-1B Visa Applications Raises Concerns

Washington, August 25: The Trump administration has proposed an additional fee of $103,265 for H-1B visa petitions. This

Daily Kiran 25 Aug 2026 8:09 am

US proposes USD 103,265 fee for H-1B visas

Washington: The Trump administration has proposed imposing an additional USD 103,265 fee on employers filing cap-subject

The Siasat Daily 25 Aug 2026 7:38 am

US proposes to hike H1-B Visa by over USD 100,000, may make it permanent; how the move could affect Indians

The Trump administration has proposed making a fee of more than USD 100,000 for new H-1B visas permanent, a move that co

India TV 25 Aug 2026 7:09 am

H-1B Shock!: Trump Moves To Lock In Massive Fee Hike; Indian Tech Workers Hit Hard | Watch

The Trump administration is moving to make its controversial $103,265 H-1B visa fee permanent, dramatically raising the

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 12:25 am

Trump Pushes $103,265 H-1B Fee; 71% Indian Professionals Brace For Major Immigration Blow

The Trump administration has proposed a massive $103,265 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. The U

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 11:46 pm

Trump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas

The lawsuits claim that Mr. Trumps power to restrict entry does not allow him to override the law that created the H-1B

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 7:53 pm

Trump Administration Moves To Impose Over $100,000 Fee For H-1B Visas

The proposed $103,265 fee by DHS, posted online in the Federal Register on Monday to be formally published on Tuesday, k

Deccan Chronicle 24 Aug 2026 7:51 pm

Trump administration moves to impose over $100K fee on H-1B worker visas

A federal judge in June ruled that the fee was illegal and blocked the Trump administration from collecting it.

Business Standard 24 Aug 2026 7:15 pm

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

New hurdle for H-1B workers as Texas Governor wants total ban in public schools

New hurdle for HB workers as Texas Governor wants total ban in public schools

India Today 20 Aug 2026 7:43 pm

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

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 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

US Reviews Ending 60-Day Grace Period for Foreign Workers to Find New Jobs

The rule applies to E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1 and TN categories of non-immigrant visa holders and their depen

Deccan Chronicle 8 Aug 2026 11:07 pm

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

$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

Daily Kiran 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

US Court Rejects Trump's Bid to Revive $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

The US issues 65,000 H-1B visas annually, along with an additional 20,000 visas for foreign workers holding advanced edu

Deccan Chronicle 25 Jul 2026 10:14 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

Supreme Court Ruling on H-1B Visa Provides Relief to Indian Families in the U.S.

New York, June 30: The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a significant ruling that offers relief to approximately 300,000

Daily Kiran 30 Jun 2026 11:37 pm

'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

Daily Kiran 10 Jun 2026 2:50 pm

Neeraj Sharma case: How fake job offers triggered major H-1B visa fraud probe in the US

US H1-B visa fraud: A major US immigration fraud probe targets 17 naturalised citizens. Neeraj Sharma, an Indian-origin

The Economic Times 10 Jun 2026 2:06 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

US Lawmakers Welcome Court Order Scrapping $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

A White House spokesperson indicated that the order will be challenged in an appellate court

Deccan Chronicle 9 Jun 2026 10:05 am

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

Daily Kiran 3 Jun 2026 9:01 am

Over 2 Lakh Applicants Paid $1 Lakh for H-1B Visas: DHS Secretary Mullin

Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Tuesday, Mullin said the DHS had received about 2.86 lakh H-

Deccan Chronicle 3 Jun 2026 8:50 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

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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

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