US Visa

Investment threshold may rise to $1.4 million for some projects as US plans tighter EB-5 oversight and compliance rules

Alexandra Lozano case explained: How alleged visa fraud could affect thousands of US immigrants

A new H-2A route may help US dairy farms find workers as the policy triggers debate among immigration groups

Indian students planning to study, work or pursue research in the US may soon face tighter immigration rules.

Embassies and consulates cannot issue new EB-5 unreserved visas to Indian applicants until next financial year

The US State Department will offer a "premium" expedited service for foreigners seeking business or tourist visas to come to the United States that will set applicants back USD 750 -- on top of the initial fee of USD 185. In a notice to be published in the Federal Register this week, the department will unveil a pilot programme that will allow visa applicants to pay the USD 750 to schedule an appointment for an interview within 10 days of the payment at select US embassies and consulates. The pilot programme will run from July 1 to December 31, according to internal documents obtained by The Associated Press and a State Department official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the programme has not yet been announced. The move is a potential effort to ease conditions caused by the Trump administration's push to make entering the US more difficult. The administration has cracked down on most forms of migration for foreigners -- demanding that bonds of up to USD 15,000 be paid

US Visa Applicants Face Global Disruptions as Scheduling Systems Experience Technical Issues

The Fentanyl crisis and the India link: Why the US has issued visa restrictions

And Homeland Security has indefinitely paused the processing of visa applications for people from 39 countries

US Commerce Secretary says firms setting up locally can use L-1 visas to bring staff and launch operations while training American workers

US lawmaker Pramila Jayapal uses her own immigration journey to argue for expanding citizenship pathways and defending TPS holders amid policy shifts

A US immigration lawyer says many students miss OPT options, including self-employment, leading to avoidable loss of work opportunities

New proposal seeks to cut family visas, end diversity lottery, and prioritise skilled workers under US immigration system overhaul

A new Republican-backed bill in the US wants to dramatically rewrite the H-1B visa system: fewer visas, a $200,000 salary rule, no dependents, and even a pause on new approvals. If passed,

Foreign doctors already in the US can resume visa processing after weeks of disruption linked to the Trump administration's travel ban policy

New report shows rising US visa denials, with India and Global South facing far higher rejection rates than Europe and North America

US Visa Bulletin: Rising demand from India in EB-5 category may lead to retrogression or unavailability, even as other employment-based categories remain unchanged

A US indictment reveals a scheme where fake robberies were staged to claim victim status and secure U visa benefits, raising fresh concerns over misuse

USCIS confirms H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half. Extra visas announced, but strict deadlines apply for employers planning seasonal hiring

Planning a US trip? Visa wait times vary sharply across cities, with Chennai offering faster appointments than Mumbai and Delhi