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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

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

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

US visa appointment delays travel plans for many Indian tech workers
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

OPT to H-1B route gets tougher: Why US is rechecking student work status
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

100,000 US visas revoked in 2025, half linked to drunken driving arrests
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)

H-1B visa stamping delays: What 221(g) slip means for Indian workers in US
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

US immigration update: H-1B, OPT, green card premium processing fees hiked
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

H-1B, H-4 visa holders: Planning an emergency trip to India? Think twice
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

H-1B visa elimination Bill introduced in US Congress to end programme
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

H-1B visa versus O-1: Why new wage-based selection could face legal test
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

H-1B visa delays causing hardships for families: India flags issue to US
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

US revokes visas over decade-old cases: Immigration attorneys explain why
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

Trump wins court backing for $100,000 H-1B fee: Why Indians lose out
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.

Icon YoutubeIndia flagged H 1B visa delays with US amid cancellations, holiday shutdown
Updated On : 26 Dec 2025 | 7:50 PM IST

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

India flagged H-1B visa delays with US amid cancellations, holiday shutdown
Updated On : 26 Dec 2025 | 7:24 PM IST

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

US removes H-1B visa lottery selection: How will it impact Indian workers?
Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 9:22 AM IST

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, H-4 visa delays: How applicants can request expedited interviews
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 5:18 PM IST

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

H-1B visa chaos: Google, Apple warn staff against travel, urge caution
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 5:30 PM IST

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

US visa delays up to 10 months: Woes of stranded H-1B holders explained
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 2:31 PM IST

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

Google, Apple warn US visa staff against travel amid embassy delays
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 11:47 PM IST