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If finalised, this would represent one of the most restrictive shifts in US immigration policy in recent years, extending the impact of Trump’s 2025 travel ban to people who are already inside the United States.

December 2025 US Visa Bulletin: Indians in EB-1 to EB-5 see progress, family cases remain stuck | What you should know

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.

Indian techie sues US employer over forced labour, caste bias; calls H-1B visa exploitation a ‘Squid Game’

Vallabhaneni claims that his earnings were so inconsistent that he could not afford rent or basic medical care. The lapse in health insurance left him and his wife without treatment, even when he suffered a severe leg injury.

Nikki Haley’s son Nalin says end H-1B visas, stop immigration: ‘Americans deserve jobs first’

Nalin’s stance sharply contrasts with that of his mother, Nikki Haley, who has repeatedly defended legal and merit-based immigration as essential to the American story.

US revoked 80,000 visas this year: What it means for Indian students and workers | Explained

The move reflects a sweeping effort by the Trump administration to crack down on foreigners who flout US laws or are deemed a risk to national security.

Raghuram Rajan warns US HIRE Act poses bigger risk to India than H-1B visa fee hike

Rajan said the HIRE Act could extend tariffs beyond goods to include outsourced services, directly hitting India’s information technology and services exports.

US CEO rants against H-1B, urges businesses to ‘stop importing Indians’

James Fishback claimed that companies routinely avoid hiring Americans by manipulating job postings and interview processes. 'Companies that fire American workers and hire H-1Bs must be deprived of capital,' he said.

'Many may simply stop coming': How H-1B visa fee hike has sparked alarm among Indian doctors in US

Last month, the Donald Trump administration announced plans to raise the H-1B visa fee for new skilled-worker applicants to $100,000, sending shockwaves through the medical community.

US Consulate Chennai reopens, resumes visa processing and American citizen services from Oct 23

The resumption of services followed the US June 23 announcement to strengthen visa screening procedures

US $100,000 H-1B visa fee: Who needs to pay and who doesn’t | Understanding rules and exemptions

This clarification on H-1B visa fee brings much-needed clarity to workers and employers, distinguishing between new hires subject to the fee and existing visa holders who remain unaffected.

Wrongful arrest, visa revoked, family in crisis: Inside Kapil Raghu’s US ordeal over 'Opium' perfume bottle

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.

Amid H-1B backlash, Vivek Ramaswamy says 75% of Class 8 students in US can’t do math

'If you can’t read by the end of 3rd grade, then you shouldn’t go to 4th grade until you can (subject to only very few exceptions),' the Indian-origin Republican leader said.

US visa no longer a passport to love for Indians after Trump H-1B squeeze

Since returning to office in January, Trump has launched a broad immigration crackdown, including efforts to limit legal pathways to residency

Indian student secures Rs 89 lakh scholarship for US study, visa gets rejected: ‘Will apply to UK’

The student received a rejection letter from the US Embassy in New Delhi which stated that he had insufficient ties to India that would 'compel' him to return after his studies. For the 27-year-old, who was born and raised in India and whose entire family lives in the country, called the reasoning 'absurd'.

US govt shutdown: What Indians need to know about visa processing and travel delays | Explained

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.

US moves to scrap H-1B lottery system: Why Indian workers and Big Tech should worry | Explained

Lawmakers argue that H-1B and L-1 schemes, meant to fill shortages, are being used to replace Americans with cheaper foreign labour.

Returning to India: A financial checklist for NRIs

NRIs returning to India should consider key financial aspects like job security, settling credit card dues, managing bank accounts, health insurance and estate planning for a smooth transition

From H-1B to EB-5: Decoding the alphabet soup of US visas; eligibility, fee and how they work

For many Indians hoping to study, work or settle there, knowing what each visa means has never been more important. This explainer deep-dives into how America’s visa system works and what options exist for workers, students and families.

‘None look American’: Trump’s physics Olympiad photo fuels H1B debate over foreign faces

The five-member US team, including an Indian-origin student, delivered what officials described as the 'greatest performance in team history'. But, online users noted that almost none of the team members appeared to be of visibly American origin—a detail that struck a nerve amid Trump’s recent crackdown on skilled immigration.

Navigating Trump’s H-1B visa order: Expert advice for students and professionals

The new H-1B visa proclamation introduced a $100,000 fee for new petitions, affecting Indian professionals and students. Existing H-1B holders and renewals are exempt, but new entries face significant financial hurdles.

Ex-Meta employee says 88% of his team were on H1B: 'If you’re an American, now is your time'

'I went to a tier three school in US and still got in. If Meta gave me a chance, I’m sure they would give more MIT and Stanford grads a chance too if there wasn’t any other option,' Zach Wilson said.

Indian flyers scramble off Emirates US flight after Trump's $100K H1B fees order. Watch

The flight was delayed for over three hours as ground staff tried to manage the sudden exits, according to eyewitness accounts and viral videos circulating on social media.

Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee: Couple's Roman holiday cut short, boyfriend rushes to US

In her viral video, the Indian-origin woman also reflected on the broader impact of the sudden policy shift. 'It does make me wonder about people who can’t just buy a ticket back... Who just had their entire world flipped upside down overnight,' she said.

H 1B shock and trade tariffs will force investors to reassess India’s growth story

Visa fee hikes and looming tariffs spark market jitters, putting India’s growth premium and IT exports under the spotlight

IT stocks stare at fresh margin squeeze and de-rating on H-1B fee hike sparks

Tech stocks weightages in mutual fund portfolio which started to inch up may last month may start to reverse again