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Trump administration pauses all immigrant visa applications worldwide
The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa applications worldwide for consular officer training, delaying scheduled interviews as the US steps up checks on visa applicants
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Could hiring an H-1B worker cost $103,265? What the US is proposing | Trump | US Visa | Immigration
The US is considering a $103,265 fee for every cap-subject H-1B petition. What could this mean for Indian professionals, US employers and the future of skilled-worker hiring? Here’s what you need.
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US set for largest mass visa revocation ever, targets up to 200K foreigners
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history and would likely face legal challenges. Unless challenged or revised, the State Department is expected to announce in the coming weeks the revocation of so-called B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 whose holders have sought asylum or are now seeking asylum, according to State Department documents obtained by The Associated Press and two US officials. The action will be taken in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security. "We are coordinating with DHS to identify and revoke the nonimmigrant visas of foreigners who have come to the United States claiming to be short-term visitors, but then file for asylum to stay here permanently," said State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott. He declined
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Will your US-born child still be a citizen? Trump's new orders explained
Legal experts say the administration's latest approach is unlikely to avoid constitutional scrutiny.
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US plans biggest overhaul of J-1 visa rules in over 25 years. What it means
No late extensions, stricter status checks: US proposes major J-1 visa changes
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On an H-1B or F-1 visa? ICE's reported airport checks could affect travel
ICE ramps up airport checks across US: Why Indian travellers should carry immigration documents
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US student visas for Indians plunge 62% during peak admission season
Only 22,149 F-1 visas were issued to Indian students between May and August 2025, down from 58,694 a year earlier
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Indian national gets jail term for a day, deported in US U Visa fraud case
US court sentences Indian national to one day in prison, $1,000 fine and deportation in staged U Visa fraud case
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Trump's proposed $100,000 OPT fee and what it means for Indian students
Trump foreign student work fee: Everything you need to know
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Explained: Why a US court has put the brakes on the $100,000 H-1B payment
The appeals court ruling means that a lower court decision invalidating the $100,000 fee and prohibiting U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) from collecting it should now take effect.
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US tightens visa rules: How Indian students can avoid costly mistakes
Explained: New US student visa rules and what they mean for Indian students
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US warns EB-1 India may become unavailable as visa numbers run out
US Visa Bulletin offers little relief for Indians; EB-1 under pressure, EB-2 unavailable
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Why Indian diaspora groups want US to pause its 4-year student visa rule
The four-year cap doesn't just affect students-it could also hit US universities' finances.
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US caps foreign students stay at 4 years: What it means for Indian students | Trump | US visa
The US has ended the decades-old Duration of Status (D/S) policy for international students, replacing it with a fixed student visa period of up to four years.
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US ends automatic stay for F-1 students: What Indian applicants should know
The rule is scheduled for publication on July 17, 2026 and is expected to take effect 60 days after publication, subject to congressional review requirements.
Applying for US visa? AI promises to prepare petitions in under 30 minutes
Explained: The AI tool promising to prepare US immigration petitions in 30 minutes
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US Green Card applicants face year-long PERM wait as backlog persists
PERM, prevailing wage timelines updated: What US Green Card applicants should know
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Trump's new immigration roadmap and what it means for H-1Bs, students
Trump's new US immigration rulebook-What it could mean for H-1B workers, students, Green Card applicants and employers
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
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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