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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

'US workers being replaced with lower-paid foreign labour': White House defends H-1B visa move

The White House mentioned that American companies are replacing US workers with H-1B workers

Trump shapes gilded age of US immigration with $100,000 H-1B fee

The president also unveiled a “Trump Gold Card” visa program — where for the price of $1 million, individuals could get US residency.

This Indian entrepreneur gets the rare US O-1 Visa reserved for ‘extraordinary talent’

Indian entrepreneur Piyush Varanjani secures rare U.S. O-1 visa for extraordinary talent, opening doors to his AI dreams in the United States.

US man with Indian neighbours wants H1B cancelled: 'Want my kids to grow up in America. Not India.'

The Dallas resident shared a video, filmed from inside a car, that shows people of Indian origin celebrating on the streets with drums and music.

Indian travel to US drop 8% in June 2025, first fall since 2001: US tourism office

According to data from the US commerce department’s National Travel and Tourism Office, 2.1 lakh Indians travelled to America in June, an 8% fall from 2.3 lakh in June 2024.

Four years for students, 240 days for journalists: Trump’s push to restrict F and I visas explained

The new proposal would replace that with fixed visa terms. Students and exchange visitors would be given visas lasting up to four years, while foreign journalists (I visas) would be capped at 240 days.

Not just goods, Indian tourists are also finding it difficult to reach the US

Approvals have been slipping since March; neighbours see sharper declines, China bucks the trend

Want to be an American citizen? Trump says you must prove ‘good moral character’; here’s what that means

In a new memo, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) asked officers to conduct a more “holistic” review of applicants.

September 2025 US Visa Bulletin: US may halt most work visas, keep family visas for Green Card holders open

The monthly visa bulletin remains a critical guide for immigrants, outlining when priority dates become current and determining when applicants can move forward in their Green Card process.

US Updates Visa Process in India: Collect your passport in-person or get it delivered for Rs 1,200

Starting August 1, 2025, the US Embassy in India requires visa applicants to collect passports in person or opt for home delivery. Third-party pickups are no longer allowed.