Us Visa

New US visa-bond list out: Who pays up to $15,000 from today and why

The US State Department has widened its visa-bond pilot for B1 and B2 visas. Here's who is affected, how much it costs, and how refunds work

India escaped US immigrant visa pause affecting 75 nations: Experts explain

The US has paused immigrant visas for 75 countries, but experts say India's low welfare use makes its inclusion unlikely

US immigrant visa pause for 75 'high-risk' nations spares tourists, workers

The US has paused immigrant visas for 75 countries, but tourist and work visas remain unaffected, with the move targeting permanent residency applicants only

US halts immigration visas for 75 countries: Full list and impact explained

The Trump administration cites tougher screening and public charge risks; India is not on the list

US visa bulletin February 2026: No relief for Indian green card hopefuls

US visa bulletin February 2026 update shows long waits continuing for Indians across employment-based and family-sponsored green card categories

Indian professionals return home amid US visa uncertainty under Trump

Tightening US immigration policies and visa uncertainty are driving Indian professionals, including senior executives, to return home as job opportunities expand across India's fast-growing economy

Bangladesh suspends visa services in India, seeks US visa bond exemption

Bangladesh's interim government on Thursday said it has asked its key missions in India, including at New Delhi, to suspend visa services over security concerns. Foreign Affairs Adviser M Touhid Hossain told a media briefing at his office that Bangladesh has also sought reversal of a recently imposed visa bond requirement by the United States. What I have done is that I have asked our three missions (in India) to keep their visa sections closed for the time being. It's a security issue, Hossain said. The adviser's comments came after Bangladesh's Deputy High Commission in Kolkata overnight restricted visa services after identical moves in New Delhi and Agartala keeping business and work visas beyond the purview of the restriction. Bangladesh has diplomatic missions in Mumbai and Chennai as well, where the visa services remained operative. India had earlier imposed restrictions on visas for Bangladeshi nationals after August 5, 2024, citing security concerns. Bangladesh ties with

US adds Venezuela, 24 other countries to $15,000 visa bond requirement

Visitors from 25 newly added countries may need to post bonds of up to $15,000 for B1/B2 visas under a Trump-era pilot scheme

US O-1 visa: How digital creators qualify for America's 'genius visa'

From online reach to earnings data, immigration lawyers say the creator economy is reshaping how the O-1 visa is assessed

US visa: How an Indian applicant cleared a B1/B2 interview smoothly

A Delhi-based management consultant describes his US B1/B2 visa interview, covering language, travel history, work questions, and approval at the New Delhi consulate

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