H1B Visa

Texas halts H-1B hiring at public universities, Florida plans similar move

Order bars new H-1B sponsorships at state agencies and public colleges till May 2027, citing jobs for Texans first

Updated On: 28 Jan 2026 | 11:22 AM IST

No H-1B visa slots for Indians in 2026 as US 'not in a hurry to give visas'

With no new interview dates showing up, Indian professionals are being warned against travelling home for visa stamping

Updated On: 26 Jan 2026 | 10:29 AM IST

H-1B visa checks: Social media fuels fears of USCIS site visits in Houston

Social media alerts warn of possible unannounced H-1B inspections in Houston. What USCIS-FDNS visits involve, and how employers are advised to prepare

Updated On: 23 Jan 2026 | 1:53 PM IST

Florida may freeze new H-1B hiring at public universities for a year

The proposed pause would bar Florida's public universities from hiring new H-1B workers until early 2027, while leaving existing visa holders unaffected

Updated On: 23 Jan 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Indian-origin FedEx CEO speaks out amid H-1B hiring row and job-cut claims

FedEx denies favouring foreign hires after criticism over US job cuts and rising H-1B approvals

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

H-1B visa alternative: Why O-1 visa is gaining popularity among immigrants

O-1 visa approvals touched 39,000 in 2025, even as H-1B filings from large IT firms declined

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 5:43 PM IST

Indian employee deported by US? Infosys debunks claims, clarifies case

IT major says one employee was denied entry at the US border and sent back to India, rejecting viral claims of arrest or detention

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 10:18 AM IST

US visa appointment delays travel plans for many Indian tech workers

Heightened security vetting and administrative backlogs at consulates leave hundreds of Indian tech professionals stranded, with some renewal appointments pushed back by over a year

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

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

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 12:35 PM IST

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

Updated On: 13 Jan 2026 | 10:14 AM IST

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)

Updated On: 12 Jan 2026 | 3:06 PM IST

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

Updated On: 12 Jan 2026 | 10:31 AM IST

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

Updated On: 09 Jan 2026 | 11:47 AM IST

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

Updated On: 06 Jan 2026 | 3:12 PM IST

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

Updated On: 29 Dec 2025 | 2:52 PM IST

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

Updated On: 29 Dec 2025 | 2:05 PM IST

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

Updated On: 29 Dec 2025 | 12:20 PM IST

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

Updated On: 29 Dec 2025 | 10:34 AM IST

India flagged H 1B visa delays with US amid cancellations, holiday shutdown

The government of India on Friday expressed concern over delays and cancellations of H-1B and other US visa appointments and said that the disruption affected Indian citizens’ education.

Updated On: 26 Dec 2025 | 7:50 PM IST
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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

Updated On: 26 Dec 2025 | 7:24 PM IST