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H1-B curbs temporary setback, cost advantage will bring US around: AP CM

Indian tech professionals continue to be in high demand across geographies as they offer a strong mix of advanced skills and cost advantages, said AP CM Naidu

India's top tech schools see opportunity in Trump's H-1B visa curbs

Country's brightest engineers no longer see US jobs as essential for success; rising growth prospects at home are reshaping career ambitions

People with obesity, diabetes may not get US visas approved: Here's why

The officers have also been asked to keep a track of the health conditions of the visa applicant's dependents

US colleges see drop in foreign applications as India records sharp decline

India, the biggest source of international students in the US, recorded a 14 per cent drop; this is the first time since 2020 that applications from India have fallen

US lawmaker to introduce bill to completely eliminate H-1B visa programme

Trump administration has launched a massive crackdown to check abuse in the H-1B visa programme which is used by companies, particularly technology companies

California revokes 17,000 immigrant trucking licences under Trump pressure

California plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver's licenses given to immigrants after discovering the expiration dates went past when the drivers were legally allowed to be in the US

Saudi's free 96-hour stopover visa lets Indians perform Umrah in transit

The visa, available to passengers flying on Saudia and Flynas, lets travellers turn a simple layover into a 4-day spiritual visit to Makkah and Madinah without applying for the traditional Umrah visa.

Trump wants skilled foreign workers to train Americans, then 'return home'

With the US pushing to rebuild its industrial base, the message from Washington is unmistakable: America still needs foreign talent - but only temporarily, and under the strictest oversight ever.

US to keep H-1B visas, tighten vetting: Homeland Security's dual strategy

For Indian high-skilled migrants - especially tech workers, engineers and researchers - H-1B remains open, but with higher expectations of compliance and substantially increased regulatory oversight.

Trump on H-1B visa: US doesn't have enough talent, needs foreign workers

In a Fox News interview, President Donald Trump defended the need for skilled foreign workers, arguing the US lacks specific talents, even as his own policies and allies attack the H-1B visa programm

Canada Express Entry: 714 foreigners invited for permanent residency

Canada held its first Express Entry draw of November 2025, inviting 714 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program with a CRS cutoff of 738, marking the largest such draw since April

Trump's new rule may end OPT for foreign students: What US govt papers show

A forthcoming Trump administration rule could end or severely restrict the OPT, impacting thousands of international students and raising concerns among educators and economists

Stop legal immigration, young Americans are losing jobs: Nikki Haley's son

Nalin Haley, son of former US ambassador Nikki Haley, told UnHerd that America should end both illegal and legal immigration, saying young Americans are losing jobs to foreigners

China K visa vs H-1B: Can Beijing lure foreign tech talent from US, Europe?

China K Visa: As the US raises barriers for foreign professionals, Beijing unveils a new K visa offering longer stays, easier entry, and freedom to work or study in science and technology sectors

US visa rejection leaves Indian medical student puzzled: What went wrong?

An Indian medical student's B1/B2 visa was refused at the US Consulate in Kolkata despite being chosen for a four-week observership

UAE freelance visa gets stricter rules: Why it's suddenly in the spotlight

UAE has introduced stricter auditing measures for its freelance "Green Residency" visas to prevent misuse, but officials insist the programme remains active

US green card for siblings: Who can sponsor, timelines and rules explained

Only US citizens aged 21 or older can sponsor siblings under the family fourth preference (F4) category. Here's what eligibility, documentation, and wait times look like

I don't want foreign students in US, but they're good business: Trump

US President Donald Trump defended foreign student enrolments, saying cutting them by half would financially destroy the higher education system

Canada visa update: Indians face 99-day wait for visitor, 10-week work visa

Indians applying for Canadian visitor visas face an average 99-day wait, the longest among major source countries, while super visa applications now take 169 days, according to the latest IRCC update

'People reported me to ICE': Indian creator leaves US after threats

Anti-India sentiment appears to be growing across right-wing circles in the United States, with conservative influencers and Trump supporters targeting Indian immigrants, workers, and students