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US tightens visa rules for tourists, businesses - longer waits ahead

The US has rolled back a Covid-era relaxation that allowed travellers to renew their visas without an interview if their previous same-class visa had expired within the last 48 months

Fear of tighter US visa regulations keeps temples, consultancies busy

Footfalls at the Shree Siddhi Peeth Chamatkari Hanuman Mandir in New Delhi's Neb Sarai have increased, especially since January 20, when Donald Trump was sworn in as US president

US visa bulletin March 2025: Green card wait for Indians shortens by 6 wks

US visa bulletin March 2025: For Indian applicants, EB-2 has advanced to December 1, 2012, while EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers move to February 1, 2013

Indians receive 72.3% of all H1B visas issued by US for 2022-2023: Govt

The H1B visa programme allows US employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, primarily in fields such as technology, engineering, and healthcare

Indians top list of Asian illegal immigrants caught at US checkpoints

New Delhi is concerned that visas for its students and skilled workers remain protected

Visa appointments cancelled in Colombia after spat over deportation flights

Visa appointments at the US Embassy in Colombia were cancelled Monday following a dispute over deportation flights from the US that nearly turned into a costly trade war between the two countries. Dozens of Colombians showed up outside the US Embassy in Bogota and were handed letters by local staff that said their appointments had been cancelled due to the Colombian government's refusal to accept repatriation flights of Colombian nationals. Others with visa appointments for Monday received similar email messages. Obtaining an appointment can take up to two years. Tensions between Colombia and the United States escalated Sunday after President Gustavo Petro wrote an early morning message on X saying he would not allow two US air force planes carrying Colombian deportees to land in the country. He had previously authorized the flights. Petro also shared a video that showed another group of deportees reportedly arriving in Brazil with shackles on their legs. He said Colombia would onl

Trump visa crackdown: Why Indian students with part-time jobs are afraid

International students on F-1 visas are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week only on campus

Trump crackdown: India to repatriate 18,000 illegal immigrants from the US

In 2023-24, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deported over 1,100 Indian nationals

Donald Trump 2.0 presidency: What it means for stocks, H1-B visa, bitcoin

Here's how leading brokerages have interpreted Donald Trump's latest statements, and what his presidency could mean for trade tariffs, markets, crypto, H1-B immigration visa and other asset classes

New rule to improve requirements for H-1B, H-2 visas takes effect today

H-1B final rule modernizes the H-1B program by streamlining the approval process, increasing its flexibility to better allow employers to retain talent workers and improving the integrity of programme

Major H-1B visa revamp from Jan 17: Here's how Indian techies can benefit

With Indian professionals making up the majority of H-1B visa holders-72.3% of the 386,000 issued in 2023 - the reforms are likely to have a broad impact

5 million Indians hold US visas as issuance rises over 60%; wait-time drops

Eric Garcetti revealed this against the backdrop of concerns in India regarding potential shifts in US immigration policies under the incoming administration of President Donald Trump

US visa bulletin Feb 2025: EB-2, EB-3 advance for Indian green card seekers

The US Visa Bulletin is a key resource for green card applicants

US Visa Bulletin January 2025: Changes for Indians in EB-2, EB-3 categories

The US bulletin shows mixed movement across employment-based categories, with some progress in the Final Action Dates for applicants from India and China

US consulates in India to shut on January 9: What it means for your visa

Applicants with scheduled appointments for US citizen services or visa interviews on that day are advised to check their email for rescheduling instructions

US releases new form for H-1B filing for foreign workers

Starting January 17, 2025, the USCIS will reject any petitions submitted using the previous version of the form

New H-1B visa rule: Entrepreneurs can get visa sponsored by their own firm

"This change is promising for the growing number of Indian startups and innovators looking to access the US market," said Varun Singh, Managing Director at XIPHIAS Immigration

New US consulate set to open in Bengaluru by Jan 2025 amid high visa demand

Currently, the US operates consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi

US visa wait time to get shorter for Indians with new rescheduling rules

Starting January 1, 2025, you can still schedule your first nonimmigrant visa appointment at the location of your choice

US eases immigration routes for J-1 visa holders from India, China

For Indian professionals, researchers, and students, the changes open new opportunities