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
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
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
Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling on H-1B visa fee
Washington: US-based Indian diaspora advocacy groups welcomed the Massachusetts federal courts decision to strike down t
US judge strikes down Trumps H-1B fee
Washington: A federal judge struck down President Donald Trumps controversial $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, r
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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
US judge strikes down Trumps $100,000 H-1B visa fee as unlawful tax
The courts decision overturns a policy that had sharply reduced H-1B applications.
Trumps $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful, U.S. judge rules
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston issued the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general
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 U.S. Congress seeks to end H-1B visa as route to green card
The legislation comes amid the Trump administration's crackdown on legal migration programmes through tightening restric
US lawmaker proposes major H-1B visa overhaul, seeks to end green card pathway
The proposed American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act would require H-1B holders to maintain a residence abroad, reverse th
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
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
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-
A Nepal-born tech professional, Pratik Karki, shared his arduous US immigration journey after securing his green card. F
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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 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
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
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
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
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
US Lawmakers Seek To Pause H-1B Visas for 3 Years
The proposal calls for a temporary halt on issuing new H-1B visas.
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
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 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
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
H-1B visa registrations for FY27 have plummeted by 30-50%, driven by higher fees and a new lottery prioritizing wages. T
'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
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
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