H-1B filings surge 242% in Texas district as demand falls across US H-1B visa demand has dropped nationally but surged dramatically in several Republican-held Texas districts, highlighting a unique trend amid growing… August 13, 2026 20:05 IST
US launches crackdown on CPT for international students; Colleges face increased scrutiny SEVP has sent a Broadcast Message to all DSOs reminding them that CPT authorization must be tied to a student’s… August 13, 2026 18:06 IST
$100,000 for fake marriages in US? Trump admin charges 11 New Yorkers in Green Card fraud scheme The US DOJ charged 11 New Yorkers for orchestrating over 1,000 sham marriages in a decade-long immigration fraud scheme involving… August 13, 2026 13:14 IST
Trump admin launches ‘End Birth Tourism’ task force; Rubio says over 600 US visas revoked The US Department of State launches the Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force to combat birthright citizenship exploitation and revoke visas… August 13, 2026 10:41 IST
‘Illegal and cruel’: US court asked to block Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship The ACLU and immigrant rights groups seek to block President Trump’s latest executive orders aiming to limit birthright citizenship, challenging… August 12, 2026 10:43 IST
H-1B Crackdown Looms: Cap exemptions, employer compliance and third-party placements now in Trump’s crosshairs The rule proposes to revise eligibility for cap exemptions, increase scrutiny for employers that have violated program requirements, and boost… Updated: August 12, 2026 17:28 IST
New Zealand announces launch of new visitor visa online system Immigration New Zealand will only accept applications for most visitor visas through its enhanced Immigration Online system, as the old… August 11, 2026 16:36 IST
H-1B and other skilled workers may face tougher green card process – What is US PERM rule proposal? A new US labor rule could tighten the permanent residency process for skilled foreign workers by changing labor certification requirements,… August 11, 2026 10:19 IST
Green Card, US citizenship applicants brace for major process change over ‘national security’ woes The US Department of Homeland Security will mandate electronic filing for key immigration benefit forms, enhancing security, fraud detection, and… August 11, 2026 10:06 IST
US cancels more than 175,000 visas — 5 major reasons behind revocations The Trump administration has revoked over 175,000 US visas amid a crackdown targeting foreign nationals linked to crimes, fraud, and… August 11, 2026 05:43 IST
NRI Vs OCI Cardholder: Key differences in citizenship, voting rights, taxation and investments An OCI cardholder is legally a foreign national with special privileges in India, while an NRI remains an Indian citizen… Updated: August 11, 2026 12:28 IST
US announces final rule expanding H-1B, L-1 biometric fee to same-employer extensions Large employers who rely heavily on H-1B or L-1 workers will now have to pay this fee on almost every… August 10, 2026 17:36 IST
US to vet social media of foreign journalists— What it means for Indian nationals The US State Department plans to expand social media checks to foreign journalists applying for visas, extending a policy from… August 10, 2026 13:37 IST
81% of Indian students abroad plan to come back — Here’s what’s changing in the US 81% of Indian students plan to return home after studying abroad as US tightens immigration rules, making work and stay… August 10, 2026 09:27 IST
US may remove H-1B 60-day grace period: What Indian professionals can do if they lose their jobs The US may remove the H-1B 60-day grace period after job loss. An immigration expert explains what Indian professionals should… Updated: August 10, 2026 11:55 IST
New Zealand announces parent resident visa changes, applicants to get priority under new system New Zealand has changed the Parent Resident Visa selection process, with around 90% of Expressions of Interest to be selected… August 9, 2026 13:37 IST
Green Card Update: Married couples face key deadline in September The US has advanced the F2A category by 18 months, opening a rare window for spouses of green card holders… August 9, 2026 13:22 IST
H-1B, L-1 visa extensions to get costlier from September – What it means for Indians The US Department of Homeland Security will require businesses hiring foreign workers under H-1B and L-1 visas to pay new… Updated: August 9, 2026 09:59 IST
