The move comes at a time of heated political debate over immigration and jobs. The Trump team has repeatedly argued that American workers should not be displaced by cheaper foreign labour.
This signals a stronger focus on enforcement and tighter controls, with the aim of making sure OPT serves its original purpose rather than becoming a backdoor work visa route.
US Visa Bulletin December 2025: These changes mean that a larger number of Indian professionals and investors now fall within the updated cutoff dates and can take the next step toward obtaining a green card.
For thousands of Indian tech workers in the US on H-1B visas, the Canadian offer could become more than just an option: it could be a lifeline.
The report recommends auctioning EB-5 green cards and allocating H-1B visas based on the salaries employers offer, adjusted for local cost of living and the applicant's age.
The combination of higher fees, stricter eligibility criteria, and increased oversight is likely to make the process significantly harder for both applicants and employers.
Raghu’s wife, Alhley Mays, described the ordeal as emotionally and financially crushing. The couple married in April and have since exhausted their savings, which were meant for a new home.
For Indian professionals, students, and travelers, the message is clear: expect delays, particularly in H-1B and employment-based processes, until Washington finds a way out of its funding deadlock.
Lawmakers argue that H-1B and L-1 schemes, meant to fill shortages, are being used to replace Americans with cheaper foreign labour.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says the goal is to “restore integrity” to the system, but critics argue the rhetoric around these changes unfairly casts doubt on immigrants’ intentions.
The executive order, signed by Trump last week, marks a dramatic increase from the previous H-1B application fees that ranged between $215 and $5,000 depending on company size.
Indians are by far the largest users of the H-1B route, and the steep fee is casting a shadow over thousands of professionals and graduates planning to work in America.
For years, critics in the US who oppose immigration have attacked the H-1B system, arguing that it takes away American jobs. Now, the Trump administration is signalling that it is ready to follow through.
The Trump administration has argued that the change is needed to prevent student visa overstays, a concern that has often been cited in Republican immigration debates.
The Bill is the centerpiece of Trump's domestic policy agenda that could define his second term in the White House.
In the United States, the unemployment rate among those aged 20 to 24 is near a four-year high at more than twice the national average.
Donald Trump plans to end birthright citizenship as he takes office on January 20. In this video, join @payal1303 as we break down birthright citizenship, the constitutional challenges involved, and how this controversial move could impact Indians living in the US. Experts weigh in on the legal hurdles, historical context, and broader implications for immigration policy. Will this proposal reshape America’s immigration system? Watch the full video to find out and share your thoughts in the comments!
Arur is the first MD Anderson faculty member to be appointed to this prestigious group since its creation in 2016.
The minister said that the Indian Consulate in San Francisco is helping the family of 26-year-old Vikram Jaryal, who was shot dead allegedly by two masked armed robbers.
The Telangana NRI Parents Association has appealed to the state and central government to intervene and safeguard the interests of their children.