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US proposes stricter EB-5 investor visa rules: What applicants should know

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

US proposes stricter EB-5 investor visa rules: What applicants should know
Updated On : 03 Jul 2026 | 4:31 PM IST

US lawyer accused of faking abuse claims to secure visas: What happened?

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

US lawyer accused of faking abuse claims to secure visas: What happened?
Updated On : 30 Jun 2026 | 10:29 AM IST

Trump opens US dairy farms to migrant workers through H-2A visa route

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

Trump opens US dairy farms to migrant workers through H-2A visa route
Updated On : 29 Jun 2026 | 1:44 PM IST

Studying in the US? New visa rule could change how long you can stay

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

Studying in the US? New visa rule could change how long you can stay
Updated On : 19 Jun 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

US hits annual EB-5 visa cap for Indians, new issuances paused till Oct

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

US hits annual EB-5 visa cap for Indians, new issuances paused till Oct
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

Trump admin to offer expedited visa interviews at select embassies for $750

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

Trump admin to offer expedited visa interviews at select embassies for $750
Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 7:12 AM IST

Applying for a US Visa? Website outages are causing delays worldwide

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

Applying for a US Visa? Website outages are causing delays worldwide
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 11:13 AM IST

How an India-based online pharmacy landed under America's Fentanyl scanner

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

How an India-based online pharmacy landed under America's Fentanyl scanner
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 3:17 PM IST

As US visa policies tighten, international students find job market tougher

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

As US visa policies tighten, international students find job market tougher
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

L-1 visa: How firms can transfer foreign staff to launch projects in US

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

L-1 visa: How firms can transfer foreign staff to launch projects in US
Updated On : 05 May 2026 | 10:22 AM IST

My visa-to-citizenship journey took 17 yrs: US leader on immigration debate

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

My visa-to-citizenship journey took 17 yrs: US leader on immigration debate
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 4:58 PM IST

US OPT visa rules: Don't miss self-employment option, says attorney

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

US OPT visa rules: Don't miss self-employment option, says attorney
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 12:22 PM IST

No visa lottery, tougher Green Card rules: What is Americans First Act

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

No visa lottery, tougher Green Card rules: What is Americans First Act
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 12:12 PM IST

America’s new H-1B crackdown: Why this Bill could impact Indian tech workers | US Visa

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,

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Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

Foreign doctors in US see visa relief as Trump eases travel ban rules

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

Foreign doctors in US see visa relief as Trump eases travel ban rules
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 9:27 AM IST

US student visa refusals rise: India among worst-hit at 61%, says report

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

US student visa refusals rise: India among worst-hit at 61%, says report
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 5:24 PM IST

US Visa Bulletin May 2026: EB-5 visa demand may hit limits soon for Indians

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

US Visa Bulletin May 2026: EB-5 visa demand may hit limits soon for Indians
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

US visa fraud case: How 10 Indians staged robberies for U-visa fraud claims

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

US visa fraud case: How 10 Indians staged robberies for U-visa fraud claims
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 11:14 AM IST

H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half; US adds 46k extra visas quotas

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

H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half; US adds 46k extra visas quotas
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

US visa wait times in India: Chennai quickest at 3 months, Mumbai slowest

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

US visa wait times in India: Chennai quickest at 3 months, Mumbai slowest
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:59 PM IST