Page 2 - Latest Updates on H1B Visa
OPT to H-1B route gets tougher: Why US is rechecking student work status
From RFEs to Form I-983 checks, OPT compliance now plays a bigger role in protecting F-1 status and future H-1B filings
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100,000 US visas revoked in 2025, half linked to drunken driving arrests
Student and specialised work visas come under tougher scrutiny as revocations double in Trump's second term
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H-1B visa stamping delays: What 221(g) slip means for Indian workers in US
From administrative processing to colour-coded slips, here's what happens when an H-1B visa is placed under section 221(g)
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US immigration update: H-1B, OPT, green card premium processing fees hiked
The US immigration agency cited inflation while revising premium processing fees across key visa and green card filings used by Indian professionals and students
H-1B, H-4 visa holders: Planning an emergency trip to India? Think twice
With visa appointments pushed to mid-2026, an immigration lawyer urges caution for those needing fresh US visa stamping
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H-1B visa elimination Bill introduced in US Congress to end programme
A Bill to eliminate the H-1B visa was introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene on the day she resigned from Congress
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H-1B visa versus O-1: Why new wage-based selection could face legal test
Immigration attorney says Congress never intended the H-1B visa to favour higher-paid workers, raising questions over the new system's legality
H-1B visa delays causing hardships for families: India flags issue to US
From December 15, the United States expanded vetting requirements for H-1B visa applicants and their dependents, including H-4 visas
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US revokes visas over decade-old cases: Immigration attorneys explain why
Immigration lawyers say visas are being cancelled without new charges, even for applicants who disclosed old DUI cases years ago
Trump wins court backing for $100,000 H-1B fee: Why Indians lose out
A federal judge has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with a steep H-1B visa fee as challenges continue, raising costs for firms and Indian professionals
India flagged H-1B visa delays with US amid cancellations, holiday shutdown
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the matter remained under active discussion with US officials in New Delhi and Washington, DC
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US removes H-1B visa lottery selection: How will it impact Indian workers?
Under the new system, visas will be allocated based on skill levels and offered wages rather than through random selection
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H-1B, H-4 visa delays: How applicants can request expedited interviews
As the US expands social media vetting to H-1B and H-4 visas, many applicants are stuck in India. An expedited interview may still be possible
H-1B visa chaos: Google, Apple warn staff against travel, urge caution
Google, Apple, Microsoft and ServiceNow caution visa-holding staff after new social media screening slows US embassy processing
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US visa delays up to 10 months: Woes of stranded H-1B holders explained
Indian professionals returning home for visa renewals face months-long delays as expanded US social media checks disrupt consular processing
Google, Apple warn US visa staff against travel amid embassy delays
The administration of President Donald Trump this month announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social media accounts
H-1B visa delays: Losing your job could block US entry, trigger $100k fee
Expanded US social media checks have pushed H-1B interviews into 2026, leaving Indian professionals abroad facing job and travel risks
H-1B, H4 visa vetting begins today: What to do if your interview is delayed
New US rules requiring public social media profiles have led to cancelled December interviews, leaving many H-1B visa holders waiting until March 2026
19 US states sue Trump over $100,000 H-1B fee: Why immigrants matter
US states warn the steep fee could choke healthcare, education and other essential services that rely heavily on H-1B professionals
H-1B vetting: 'End of career', say applicants as hundreds of Indians stuck
New US social media vetting rule forces mass rescheduling, leaving H-1B workers stuck in India and employers scrambling for answers