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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

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

Google warns staff with US visa to avoid int'l travel amid embassy delays

Some US embassies and consulates face visa appointment delays of up to 12 months, the memo said, warning that international travel will 'risk an extended stay outside the US'

US visa delays persist: Tourist, business visa wait up to 10 months

Parliament data shows long queues for US tourist visas, while student visa applicants face much shorter waiting periods

US citizenship at risk? Trump plans review of 200 immigrant cases monthly

Internal USCIS guidance on denaturalisation targets sparks Democratic backlash and legal concerns

Trump's year-end speech: US invaded by 25 mn immigrants, Biden made a mess

From border control claims to visa curbs and travel bans, Trump laid out his immigration record and agenda in a televised address

Green card lottery suspended as Trump orders USCIS to pause DV scheme

The US diversity visa lottery has been paused after Homeland Security cited security concerns and ordered USCIS to stop processing applications

Trump Gold Card: $1 million won't speed up green cards for Indians

Trump's $1 million Gold Card promises fast US residency, but lawyers say Indians still face EB-1 and EB-2 backlogs, with no real advantage

US Visa Bulletin January: Green card queue shortens for Indian EB-1, EB-5

Family-sponsored green cards remain largely unchanged, while employment-based categories see modest forward movement for Indians

Immigration officers, not visa, decide legal US stay for Indian visitors

The US Embassy in India says the length of stay is fixed by a border officer on arrival and recorded on the I-94 form

H-1B visa delays: Losing your job could block US entry, trigger $100k fee

Expanded US social media checks have pushed H-1B interviews into 2026, leaving Indian professionals abroad facing job and travel risks

US visa interviews: Why applicants get 221(g) slips and what they mean

Reddit users share consulate experiences as expanded US visa checks trigger administrative processing for H-1B and H-4 applicants in India

US B1/B2 visa approved in 3 minutes after rejection: Reddit user shares how

A Reddit user recounts how changes in profile and preparation helped him secure a US tourist visa in Delhi after an earlier rejection.

US warns Indians on birth tourism: Will pregnant women be denied visa?

US Embassy says travel to give birth for citizenship will lead to visa refusal, but lawyers say pregnancy alone is not a bar

Your YouTube comment or blog can lead to US visa rejection: What to know

US visa rejection: From YouTube comments to LinkedIn profiles, consular officers will now scrutinise applicants' online presence before approving US visas

Green card holders alert: USCIS ends reuse of old, self-submitted photos

The updated guidance by USCIS tightens timelines for reusing biometric photos and ends acceptance of self-submitted images for immigration identity documents

H-1B, H4 visa vetting begins today: What to do if your interview is delayed

New US rules requiring public social media profiles have led to cancelled December interviews, leaving many H-1B visa holders waiting until March 2026

19 US states sue Trump over $100,000 H-1B fee: Why immigrants matter

US states warn the steep fee could choke healthcare, education and other essential services that rely heavily on H-1B professionals

US immigration crackdown leaves migrant teens caring for siblings

Federal raids across Louisiana are detaining migrant parents, forcing teenage children to step into adult roles as families scramble to cope with sudden separations

Shame Indian students have to return after graduating from US: Trump

As he launches a million-dollar Gold Card visa, Donald Trump criticises rules forcing foreign graduates, including Indians, to leave the US after study