H-1B Visa

H-1B fee legal: Court backs Trump’s $100,000 visa charge

A federal judge has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications.

Updated: December 24, 2025 08:50 IST

H-1B lottery officially scrapped, DHS releases document on wage based selection

The US has finalised new H-1B rules that prioritise higher-paid and higher-skilled foreign workers, reshaping visa selection while keeping overall…

Updated: December 24, 2025 06:43 IST

Trump administration replaces H-1B lottery with salary-based selection effective from February 27

US to roll out new H-1B visa rules from February 27, replacing the lottery system with wage-based selection that favours…

December 23, 2025 22:44 IST

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Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act introduced to terminate ‘dangerously unauthorized’ OPT program

The lawmakers have urged them to identify OPT as a program that is dangerously unauthorized, abused, and costly to the…

December 23, 2025 12:14 IST

US Tightens H-1B and Immigration Rules Under ‘America First’ Policy

US tightens H-1B visa rules under Op Twin Shield – stricter marriage and visa checks expected

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced tighter checks on H-1B visas, student visas, family-based applications, and other…

December 23, 2025 10:44 IST

FedEx hires surge in H-1B workers as American layoffs continue

FedEx hires hundreds of H-1B workers, fires US staff; Indian-origin CEO questioned

FedEx faces backlash for firing American workers while sharply increasing H-1B hiring after winning a $2.24B federal delivery contract

Updated: December 23, 2025 08:21 IST

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H-1B Under Scanner: Senator Gallego poses tough questions on fraud investigations

Senator Ruben Gallego has questioned the top authorities of Trump Administration directly on H-1B investigations.

Updated: December 24, 2025 05:12 IST

US issues ‘worldwide alert’ for H-1B, H-4 visa days after social media curbs: ‘We encourage applicants to…’

The Donald Trump administration had introduced new social media screening rules in mid-December — sparking massive delays and leaving some…

Updated: December 23, 2025 08:27 IST

The Great Indian Ghar Wapsi: Why NRIs are packing their bags and coming home

In this story, we explore why NRIs are returning to India, driven by anxiety, deportation fears, racism abroad, family bonds,…

December 22, 2025 18:35 IST

‘For employees stuck abroad…’: Microsoft’s advice to H-1B workers revealed amid visa stamping delays

Microsoft has issued a preliminary guidance for H-1B workers both inside and outside the US. Warning messages were detailed in…

December 22, 2025 11:31 IST

DHS moves ahead with H-1B lottery shake-up: Wage-based selection proposal under final review

A US immigration attorney reported that DHS’ proposal to change the H-1B issuance system to a wage-based selection instead of…

December 22, 2025 06:39 IST

Don’t get visa stamped and post anything religious-political: Indian-American immigration attorney

A top Indian-American immigration attorney doesn’t recommend travelling outside the US right now, as that would require non-immigrants to get…

December 21, 2025 20:01 IST

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H-1B holders face return roadblock as US cancels visa appointments in India

The H-1B visa holder stranded in India may have to wait several months before returning to their US jobs with…

December 21, 2025 18:47 IST

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H-1B visa row hits California schools: How this is leading to shortage of teachers

California, which employs more teachers on H-1B visas than any state except Texas and North Carolina, according to a National…

December 21, 2025 18:25 IST

‘Avoid international travel’: Apple’s big warning to employees without H-1B visa stamp

Apple reportedly issued a major warning to some of its visa-holding employees. Similar warnings have been swirling around ever since…

December 21, 2025 07:58 IST

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H-1B pay hike proposed to push out foreign workers, favoring American workforce

Proposed wage increases for H-1B visa workers aim to prioritize American workers by making it less financially viable for employers…

December 20, 2025 16:37 IST

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Indians on H-1B ‘stranded’ after coming home to renew US visa amid wave of appointment cancellations

The H-1B ‌visa program — widely used by the US technology sector to hire skilled workers ‌from India ‍and China…

December 20, 2025 16:07 IST

US lawmaker proposes complete ban of H-1B visa program

Several US lawmakers have also raised their voices against the foreign worker H-1B Visa program.

December 19, 2025 16:52 IST

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IndiGo flight status today: Mumbai is the worst hit, with five flights to different destinations cancelled. This is followed by Delhi, Kolkata and Pune, each with two cancellations. Watch this space for all the IndiGo flight cancellations today, December 24.

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Kajaria Ceramics: 5 reasons Motilal Oswal sees 19% upside despite governance noise

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Kajaria Ceramics’ shares dropped by 3.9% after the company revealed a financial fraud by its CFO at a subsidiary. Despite this, Motilal Oswal Financial Services maintained a ‘Buy’ rating and a target price of Rs 1,252, expecting a 19% upside in the next 12 months. The company will set aside Rs 20 crore for exceptional expenses, but 50% is recoverable. Soft demand and competition pose challenges.

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