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H-1B and L-1 visas face tougher rules as US senators push reform Bill
US senators push Bill to tighten H-1B and L-1 visas, raising wages, job posting rules and enforcement amid tech layoffs and $100,000 fee
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High-skilled visas have problems, Trump's $100,000 fee won't fix them
Some are strategising how to work with the new rules. Others are making plans to litigate
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Is studying in the US too risky now? | H-1B Visa fee hike | Trump | US immigration | Indian students
US President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of a one-time $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa application has made Indian students jittery.
 "Is studying in the US too risky now? | H-1B Visa fee hike | Trump | US immigration | Indian students")
Green card after 14 years! Indian professor's journey shows visa struggles
An Indian professor became a US permanent resident after 14 years, reflecting the long and uncertain green card journey faced by over one million Indians stuck in backlogs
 "Green card after 14 years! Indian professor's journey shows visa struggles")
Higher H-1B visa fee to cut IT cos' margins by just 10-20 bps: Crisil
The IT companies, which had operating margins of around 22 per cent last financial year, are likely to share the incremental cost with clients
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Green card travel rules explained: Re-entry permits, documents and limits
Green card holders can travel abroad, but long stays outside the US may risk their residency. Here's what to know about rules, permits and documents
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H-1B visa 2026: Lottery may end with preference for high pay, high skills
Trump unveils plan to reshape H-1B lottery by prioritising higher wages, alongside a $100,000 visa fee and a Bill seeking to scrap OPT for foreign graduates
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Does $100,000 H-1B fee apply to renewals and who pays: 10 FAQs answered
Trump's order raises the H-1B visa fee to $100,000. These FAQs explain who pays, when it applies, and its impact
 "Does $100,000 H-1B fee apply to renewals and who pays: 10 FAQs answered")
H-1B visa: Doctors, nurses, care workers may be spared from $100,000 fee
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee sparks panic among Indian doctors, nurses and IT firms, though exemptions for healthcare may soften the blow
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Trump 'Gold Card' visa: America's image at risk as elitism overtakes talent
Trump has launched a new $1-5 million "Gold Card" visa scheme, but immigration experts warn it may face court challenges and restrict US residency to only the ultra-wealthy
Trump govt hates Indian H-1Bs, but we're lucky to have them, say US experts
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee stirs anger in US and India, with doctors, tech firms and policy experts warning of devastating fallout
 "Trump govt hates Indian H-1Bs, but we're lucky to have them, say US experts")
H-1B visa holders: Don't leave US, warn Amazon, Microsoft, JPMorgan
US Firm on H1-B Visa Fee Hike: Microsoft, JPMorgan and Amazon warn H-1B staff to stay in the US after Trump's order makes visas cost $100,000 each. Legal challenge underway
$1 million for 10 H-1B visa workers: What Trump's order means for US firms
Trump raised the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 citing US job losses, but experts say mass displacement is a myth, with 96% of US software developers employed
Indians hold 71% of H-1B visas - Trump's Rs 90 lakh fee hits them hardest
Trump orders $100,000 H-1B visa fee, hitting Indian techies hardest. Lawyers warn of lawsuits, Microsoft issues travel guidance
US revokes visas of Indian corporate leaders over drug links: Embassy
The US embassy in New Delhi confirmed it has revoked and denied visas of Indian executives accused of trafficking fentanyl precursors
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Indian H-1B holder overstays 60-day grace rule, faces ban: What to know
An Indian H-1B visa holder overstayed after misjudging US rules, sparking warnings for professionals about the strict 60-day grace period and entry checks
H-1B visa changes: US bill seeks $150,000 wage floor, end of OPT & lottery
H-1B reform is back in the US spotlight as Senator Jim Banks proposes scrapping OPT, raising wages to $150,000 and ending the visa lottery
 "H-1B visa changes: US bill seeks $150,000 wage floor, end of OPT & lottery")
EB-5 visas exhausted for FY2025, issuances to restart on October 1: USCIS
All EB-5 unreserved visas for FY2025 have been exhausted, with new issuances to resume from October 1
No visas for foreigners celebrating Charlie Kirk's killing, warns US govt
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said visas are being denied to foreigners accused of "celebrating" the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
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US green card: Why Indians on H-1B and F-1 visas are choosing EB-5 route
Growing numbers of Indian students and professionals in STEM are using capital investment to secure American green cards through the EB-5 programme