US Visa

US begins review of OPT programme that allows graduates to work after study

US government begins reassessing OPT programme that lets international graduates work after study, citing labour market, fraud and national security concerns

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 7:20 PM IST

Iran war may disrupt H-1B travel, jobs: What US visa holders must know

Immigration attorneys warn war-linked travel disruption may strand foreign workers, delay visa stamping and create status risks for H-1B and L-1 professionals

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 2:00 PM IST

ICE unlawfully cancelled Indian student's F-1 visa: US judge rules

US Judge says agency acted arbitrarily after SEVIS termination over dismissed traffic case

Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 8:46 AM IST

US visa denied despite Fifa WC tickets: Indian businessman explains ordeal

US visa cancelled: An Indian managing director said his B1/B2 visa was denied under Section 214(b) even after securing Fifa World Cup 2026 tickets

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 4:41 PM IST

H-1B to visitor visa route now riskier in US: Expert explains why

Rising RFEs and denials are creating fresh uncertainty for laid-off H-1B workers trying to remain lawfully in the United States

Updated On: 24 Feb 2026 | 5:43 PM IST

Valid US visa but 42-day custody over husband's: UK tourist case explained

Karen Newton's six-week ICE detention draws attention as DHS says officers acted within the law over past visa issues

Updated On: 24 Feb 2026 | 11:16 AM IST

US revokes visas for Chilean minister, two officials over China cable plan

The rare move comes less than a month before the inauguration of right-wing President-elect Jose Antonio Kast, a close White House ally

Updated On: 21 Feb 2026 | 8:05 AM IST

US Visa Bulletin March: EB-2 India up 11 months for green card applicants

US Visa Bulletin March 2026: USCIS will accept employment-based adjustment filings in March as EB-1 and EB-2 India categories move forward

Updated On: 20 Feb 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

US visitor visa wait times: Mumbai slowest at 9.5 months, Chennai fastest

us visa wait times: Latest US State Department data shows wide gaps in B1/B2 interview queues across India. Here is what the "average wait time" actually means

Updated On: 19 Feb 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

US visa approved after 2 rejections: Don't give up, says Indian applicant

With US visa interviews pushed back and scrutiny tighter, one applicant shares how preparation helped him secure a 10-year B1/B2 visa after two refusals

Updated On: 16 Feb 2026 | 2:52 PM IST

US visa rejection: What is Section 214(b) and why does it matter?

Indian executives report US B1/B2 visa denials under Section 214(b). Here's what the rule means and what happens after a refusal

Updated On: 11 Feb 2026 | 5:30 PM IST

US visa denied over 'weak ties to India': Entrepreneur calls system flawed

A Knot Dating co-founder says business ownership and tax history were not enough to prove intent to return to India

Updated On: 11 Feb 2026 | 8:29 AM IST

$1,000 scholarship at UCSC Silicon Valley: How Indian students can apply

Planning to study in the US? UCSC Silicon Valley is offering a one-time $1,000 merit scholarship for new F-1 international students

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 12:28 PM IST

US visa rejection: Indian startup founder denied despite investor invite

US visa rejection: An Indian startup founder recounts how his US visitor visa was rejected despite an investor-backed business trip and past overseas experience

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

New US visa-bond list out: Who pays up to $15,000 from today and why

The US State Department has widened its visa-bond pilot for B1 and B2 visas. Here's who is affected, how much it costs, and how refunds work

Updated On: 21 Jan 2026 | 5:08 PM IST

India escaped US immigrant visa pause affecting 75 nations: Experts explain

The US has paused immigrant visas for 75 countries, but experts say India's low welfare use makes its inclusion unlikely

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 2:11 PM IST

US immigrant visa pause for 75 'high-risk' nations spares tourists, workers

The US has paused immigrant visas for 75 countries, but tourist and work visas remain unaffected, with the move targeting permanent residency applicants only

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 4:55 PM IST

US halts immigration visas for 75 countries: Full list and impact explained

The Trump administration cites tougher screening and public charge risks; India is not on the list

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

US visa bulletin February 2026: No relief for Indian green card hopefuls

US visa bulletin February 2026 update shows long waits continuing for Indians across employment-based and family-sponsored green card categories

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 3:27 PM IST

Indian professionals return home amid US visa uncertainty under Trump

Tightening US immigration policies and visa uncertainty are driving Indian professionals, including senior executives, to return home as job opportunities expand across India's fast-growing economy

Updated On: 10 Jan 2026 | 1:59 PM IST