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
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
An Indian-origin businessman, Neeraj Sharma, is at the center of a US immigration fraud case. Authorities are seeking to
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
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
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
A federal court struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Former Meta engineer Zach Wilson praised this, highlighting the ta
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
US judge kills Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee: What happens next for Indian professionals?
A Massachusetts federal judge has struck down President Trump's $100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa petitions, deeming it
'They're hurting our country': Trump slams court for blocking $100,000 H-1B visa fee
US President Donald Trump has criticized federal judges. A court struck down a proposed $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applic
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
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
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
US moves to strip 17 persons, including Indian immigrant, of citizenship
WASHINGTON: The US on Monday said it had initiated proceedings to revoke citizenship of 17 persons, including an Indian
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U.S. Judge Blocks Trumps $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A U.S. federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to impose a $100,000 fee on employers s
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee collapses in court | Judge delivers big blow to immigration agenda
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
Bill in US Congress seeks to end H-1B visa as route to green card
WASHINGTON:A hardline Republican lawmaker has introduced a draft legislation in the US Congress seeking an overhaul of t
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.
More than 200,000 H-1B applicants paid premium fee for faster processing
US DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin told lawmakers that over 200,000 applicants paid USD 100,000 for expedited H-1B visa p
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-
U.S. Senators Push DHS To Ease $100,000 H-1B Fee For Rural Hospitals
Concerns over healthcare staffing shortages in rural America took center stage during a Senate hearing on Tuesday, June
A Nepal-born tech professional, Pratik Karki, shared his arduous US immigration journey after securing his green card. F
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.
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.
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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
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
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
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
Indian H-1B Numbers For 2025 Remain Cons
The H-1B visa programme allows US companies to hire foreign professionals in specialised fields such as information tech
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
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
An NRI techie said they were struggling with the tough Indian job market and interviews after losing the H-1B visa lotte
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
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
US Lawmakers Seek To Pause H-1B Visas for 3 Years
The proposal calls for a temporary halt on issuing new H-1B visas.
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
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
Intense Debate at U.S. Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship Raises Concerns for H-1B Visa Holders
Washington, April 2: The U.S. Supreme Court held a hearing on Wednesday regarding a petition challenging President Donal
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
Debate Intensifies in U.S. Congress Over H-1B Visa Program
Washington, March 20: The H-1B visa program in the United States, which allows numerous Indian professionals to work the
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
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
How The H-1B Visa Debate Is Fuelling Racism And Hate Speech In US
A regular City Council meeting in Texas turned heated this month as residents clashed over the federal H-1B visa program