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US Bill threatens to cut work options for Indian students - What this means

If the bill passes, OPT could end abruptly, leaving students without a work permit or an option to transition to a different work visa.

US revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, says Rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that the United States was revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, accusing the African nation's government of "taking advantage of the United States". "Every country must accept the return of its citizens in a timely manner when another country, including the United States, seeks to remove them," Rubio said in a statement, adding that "South Sudan's transitional government has failed to fully respect this principle". Besides revoking visas, Rubio said the US would "prevent further issuance to prevent entry into the United States by South Sudanese passport holders". South Sudan's political landscape is fragile and recent violence between government troops and armed opposition groups has escalated tensions. Last week, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged regional and international leaders to prevent South Sudan from falling over the abyss into another civil war. Guterres warned that the world's newe

Manish Tewari files motion on visa revocation of Indian students by US

In his notice, Tewari said that a significant number of Indian students in the United States have had their visas revoked, affecting not only students but also their families

US cancels 2,000 Indian visa appointments, warns of zero fraud tolerance

The move is part of a broader effort to tackle fraud in the visa application process

US tourism on the decline: Is Trump to blame? | Donald Trump | US Visa

A destination once known as the American Dream, topping travel bucket lists around the world, is now facing a troubling shift. Is Donald Trump to blame for the tourism slump?

US visa checks don't end at approval: What Indian travellers must know

Visa holders are continuously monitored to ensure they comply with all US laws and immigration rules

US Green Card holders face stricter checks at American ports of entry

Green Card holders can return to US after travel, but CBP officers may inspect them to ensure they still meet permanent residency requirements

Indian student at Columbia self-deports as Trump admin cancels visa

Indian student Ranjani Srinivasan self-deports after Trump admin revokes visa over pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University amid federal crackdown

US visa bulletin April 2025: EB-5 green card wait for Indians up by 2 years

The EB-5 visa category for Indian green card applicants has retrogressed by over two years, now set at November 1, 2019

Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ visa to replace Green Card?

US President Donald Trump has announced a new ‘Gold Card’ visa offering wealthy immigrants a pathway to US citizenship for $5 million. The new visa will replace the EB-5 investor program.

Trump's Gold Card visa, Telangana tunnel rescue & Teen held for anti-India slogans

US President Donald Trump announced a new ‘Gold Card’ visa, offering wealthy immigrants US citizenship for $5 million, replacing the EB-5 program that grants Green Cards to foreign investors in US.

US 'Gold Card' visa: Pay $5 million and get US citizenship; EB-5 to be axed

Trump's new Gold Card visa introduces a new avenue for legal immigration

US revises interview waiver policies for visa applicants: What this means

Unfortunately, this in-person appointment may delay visa issuance by several weeks, as appointments might not be readily available

Married for Canada PR, US green card? You can land into serious trouble

For some people, marriage is a scam to jump the immigration line

US visa interview waiver cut from 48 months to 12 - impact decoded

Visa applicants now qualify for the dropbox process only if their visa expired within the past 12 months

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