• US Immigration

    US Tightens Screws on Student Work Permits
    US immigration authorities have tightened scrutiny of Curricular Practical Training (CPT), a work-authorisation option widely used by F-1 international students, including Indians.
    Horrible USA Visa Story Of Indian Couple
    A Telugu couple in Hyderabad recently faced a heartbreaking experience surrounding their only daughter’s wedding.
    US prepares wider overhaul of H-1B visas
    The Trump administration has begun White House review of a new proposal to overhaul the H-1B visa programme, signalling another potentially significant change to the employment route used by thousands of Indian…
    Visa Panic Erupts as US Cancels Interviews Across Countries
    Thousands of U.S. visa applicants across the world have received emails informing them that their upcoming visa appointments have been cancelled and will be rescheduled only after September 1, 2026.
    H-1B fee may push US jobs overseas: FIIDS
    An Indian-American policy group has urged the US government to reconsider a proposed additional fee of $103,265 for cap-subject H-1B petitions, warning that the measure could hurt startups, weaken America's…
    US proposes $103,265 fee for H-1B visas
    The Trump administration has proposed imposing an additional $103,265 fee on employers filing cap-subject H-1B petitions, a sweeping increase that could sharply raise the cost of recruiting skilled foreign workers,…
    H-1B Shock: New Fee Could Cross $100,000
    The Trump administration is moving ahead with proposals that could sharply increase the cost of the H-1B and F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) programmes.
    US Dream Turns Tragic: Hyderabad Student Dies by Suicide
    A young man from Hyderabad died by suicide in the United States after reportedly struggling to find a job following the completion of his master’s degree.
    Green Card Shock: Even Minor Traffic Violations Under Scanner
    Visa and green card applicants in the US are facing closer scrutiny over their past records, including minor traffic violations that many may assume no longer matter.
    End H-1B Now, Says Indian-American Investor Vivek Wadhwa
    Indian-American investor and entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa has called for the H-1B visa program to be abolished, arguing that the system is now doing more harm than good to both the United States and India.
    Trump's New H-1B Fee Plan Clears White House Hurdle
    A new Trump administration proposal that could change fees linked to H-1B visa petitions has cleared an important White House review, moving it a step closer to public release.
    US Dream Losing Shine? Indian Couple Warns Youngsters
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    New Trump Rule Could Hurt Indian Green Card Applicants
    Immigrants applying for green cards or permanent residency in the United States could face fresh hurdles after the Trump administration expanded the definition of “public charge”, allowing immigration officers to…
    US Visa Alert: Even Babies Must Attend Interviews
    Parents applying for U.S. visas for their children must ensure that the child is physically present for the consular interview, even if the applicant is an infant, according to guidance highlighted by the U.S. Embassy…
    Green Card for 13 Years, Still Detained by ICE
    A long-time Indian-origin US resident and Green Card holder has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), triggering concern among her family and supporters.