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EB-1 visa explained: Who qualifies for the US 'Einstein green card'

US Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett reignites debate over the EB-1 'Einstein visa' by questioning how Melania Trump qualified for it as a model in 2000

US to levy 1% remittance tax: What it means for NRIs and students

From July 4, the US will levy a 1% tax on money transfers abroad by non-citizens, including H-1B holders and Green Card residents, impacting Indian remittances

US immigration now stricter than ever: What it means for Indians | US Visa | Trump

In recent months, the United States has significantly tightened its immigration processes—even for those following the legal route. Whether you're applying to a college in the US, taking up a new job,

Visa application must be assessed on merit: MEA on US social media scrutiny

The statement comes hours after the US Embassy in India said that the visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles in visa applications

Indian F-1 visa applicants: Reveal all social media usernames from 5 years

Indian F-1 visa applicants: US student visa applicants must list all social media handles from the past 5 years and submit the DS-160 form before booking appointments

Illegal US entry means jail, deportation, visa ban: Embassy warns Indians

US warns Indians against illegal entry, saying it could lead to jail, deportation, and future visa bans. Over 1,000 deported to India since January 2025

No US visa if your social media profile isn't public: Embassy warns Indians

Indian students applying for US F, M, or J visas must now make their social media profiles public for screening, the US embassy has said

F-1 visa applicants, set your social media profiles to public: US govt

The US will now scan the social media profiles of all F, M, and J visa applicants, asking them to set accounts to "public" for vetting. Indian experts warn this raises privacy concerns

US exempts Afghan SIV holders from travel ban, reaffirms visa support

The exemption has brought relief to thousands of Afghans awaiting relocation under the programme

US visas abuse won't be tolerated: US warns Indian students, tourists

US warns Indians against visa misuse after video of student in handcuffs at Newark goes viral, amid Trump's broader immigration crackdown and campus protest arrests

Indian Green Card wait time sees minor shift in July 2025 US Visa Bulletin

EB-3 green card dates for India advance slightly in July 2025 visa bulletin, while family-sponsored categories see more movement across multiple preference groups

Germany woos Indian students amid rising uncertainty in US visa policies

Applications to German universities have surged 30% in recent months, with Ambassador Philipp Ackermann citing Germany's appeal amid uncertainty over US student visa rules

Will not tolerate illegal entry: US after Indian student's video goes viral

The warning comes a day after a video of Indian student surfaced online where he was being handcuffed by the authorities at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey

US honoured to host foreign students: Trump softens F-1, J-1 visa stance

Trump calls it an "honour" to host foreign students, signalling a shift from past crackdowns that saw visa bans, entry blocks and falling Indian student numbers

Speed immigration records checks, find visa overstayers: US to USCIS, ICE

US orders USCIS and ICE to speed up visa checks and identify overstayers after an Egyptian national accused of a hate crime was found to have stayed illegally

Pay $1,000 to get a faster US visa interview? Details of Trump's plans

The Trump administration is considering a $1,000 fee for faster US visa interviews, allowing tourists and other applicants to skip months-long wait times

Chad announces suspension of US visas in response to Trump's travel ban

Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby on Thursday announced that his country will suspend the issuance of visas to U.S. citizens in response to the Trump administration's decision to ban Chadians from visiting the US. President Donald Trump on Wednesday resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term when he announced the visa ban on 12 countries including Chad, accusing them of having deficient screening and vetting, and historically refusing to take back their own citizens who overstay in the United States. The new ban targets Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. There will also be heightened restrictions on visitors from seven others in the new travel policy which takes effect Monday at 12:01 a.m. In a Facebook post, Chad's president said he is directing his government to suspend visas to U.S. citizens in accordance with the principles of reciprocity. Chad has no planes to offer, no billions

Get your 10-year US tourist visa in just 6 months: This hack works

Tired of waiting over a year for a US visa? Applicants from Kolkata and Hyderabad are now getting interview slots in just 6 to 7 months. Here's how it works

US visa officer surprises Hyderabad student with tough technical questions

A student, who completed undergraduate degree in April 2025, shared his experience on Reddit to seek feedback and better understand the possible reason for his visa rejection

Could social media silence cost you a US student visa? Experts weigh in

The US has begun scrutinising visa applicants' social media activity more closely. Lawyers say even having no posts or private accounts could raise suspicion