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US immigration rules for 2026: New visa bans, tougher H-1B and higher costs

US immigration rules for 2026: From January visa suspensions to a reworked H-1B lottery, 2026 brings tighter US immigration rules for travellers, students and workers

US visitor visa to green card: What marriage does and doesn't allow

Marriage on a US visitor visa is legal, but lawyers warn that timing and intent can decide whether a green card follows or a case collapses

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

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

US imposes visa bans on ex-EU commissioner Thierry Breton, and 4 others

In a statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleged that the five Europeans had 'advanced censorship crackdowns' against 'American speakers and American companies'

Europe slams visa bans as US takes fresh swing at allies over 'censorship'

In Brussels, Paris and Berlin, senior officials condemned the US bans, and defended Europe's right to legislate on how foreign companies operate locally

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, 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

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 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

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

US embassy warns Indians: ‘Birth tourism’ could trigger tourist visa denial

The US Embassy in India has issued a fresh advisory warning that tourist visas will be denied if applicants intend to give birth in the US for citizenship benefits.

New US tourist visa rule: Share your social media history before you travel

The US has expanded its digital vetting rules, bringing visitor visas and visa-waiver travellers under mandatory social media disclosure requirements

US doubles student visa cancellations in 2025: What revocation really means

Student visas double in cancellations as the US extends continuous vetting and pauses other immigration channels

US may deny visas to fact-checkers and content-moderation workers

New US State Department instructions to reject applicants with trust and safety or fact-checking backgrounds raise concerns for Indian tech workers

From 5 years to 18 months: US work permit rollback jolts immigrants

This change will also result in an increase in the overall number of EAD renewal applications filed with USCIS, which is likely to increase EAD processing times.