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No visa lottery, tougher Green Card rules: What is Americans First Act

New proposal seeks to cut family visas, end diversity lottery, and prioritise skilled workers under US immigration system overhaul

America’s new H-1B crackdown: Why this Bill could impact Indian tech workers | US Visa

A new Republican-backed bill in the US wants to dramatically rewrite the H-1B visa system: fewer visas, a $200,000 salary rule, no dependents, and even a pause on new approvals. If passed,

Foreign doctors in US see visa relief as Trump eases travel ban rules

Foreign doctors already in the US can resume visa processing after weeks of disruption linked to the Trump administration's travel ban policy

US student visa refusals rise: India among worst-hit at 61%, says report

New report shows rising US visa denials, with India and Global South facing far higher rejection rates than Europe and North America

US Visa Bulletin May 2026: EB-5 visa demand may hit limits soon for Indians

US Visa Bulletin: Rising demand from India in EB-5 category may lead to retrogression or unavailability, even as other employment-based categories remain unchanged

US visa fraud case: How 10 Indians staged robberies for U-visa fraud claims

A US indictment reveals a scheme where fake robberies were staged to claim victim status and secure U visa benefits, raising fresh concerns over misuse

H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half; US adds 46k extra visas quotas

USCIS confirms H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half. Extra visas announced, but strict deadlines apply for employers planning seasonal hiring

US visa wait times in India: Chennai quickest at 3 months, Mumbai slowest

Planning a US trip? Visa wait times vary sharply across cities, with Chennai offering faster appointments than Mumbai and Delhi

US visa rules from March 30: Social media checks expanded beyond H-1B visas

US asks visa applicants, including H-1B and student categories, to make social media profiles public as part of expanded screening from March 30

US hits H-2B visa cap for FY2026 second half, 46,226 extra slots open now

USCIS confirms cap reached for H-2B visas; additional allocations announced for seasonal jobs with filings starting March 25

US visa approvals fall 11% in 2025; India, China among hardest hit

US issued 0.25 million fewer visas in Jan-Aug 2025, with India among the hardest hit as policy changes reshaped immigration flows

India, China bear brunt of Trump admin's tougher visa policies: Report

India and China bore the maximum brunt of tougher immigration policy unveiled by the Trump administration which issued 2.5 lakh fewer visas in the first eight months of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to a media report. From January to August 2025, the State Department approved 11 per cent fewer permanent resident and temporary visas compared with the same period a year before, according to State Department data released in early March. These visas are generally issued for students, workers, and family members of citizens and legal residents. The 11 per cent drop doesn't include tourist visas, which also fell during the same period, the Washington Post reported on Sunday. According to the report, visas for Chinese and Indian nationals fell by about 84,000 compared with the same period in 2024, largely reflecting a drop-off in international students and workers from those countries. Business and tourism visas declined by about 3.4 per cent in the first eight

H-1B, H-4 visa delays: US visitor visa a risky alternative, warn attorneys

With H-1B and H-4 visa slots hard to get, some turn to B-1/B-2. Lawyers say intent rules make this a risky choice

US expands $15,000 visa bond rule to new countries: Here's who must pay

Starting April 2, more countries face US visa bond of up to $15,000. Here's who is affected, refund rules, and how the system works

US Visa Bulletin April 2026: India's EB-2 Green Card queue jumps 11 months

US Visa Bulletin April 2026: EB-2 India sees 11-month jump as USCIS opens filing window for Indian green card applicants

Green card, H-1B, US visa holders can now travel to Argentina visa-free

Indians with valid US visas including H-1B and B1/B2 can now enter Argentina without applying for a separate visa under new rules (154)

200,000 immigrant truck drivers to lose licences in US: What changes now

New US rule limits truck driving licences to select visa holders, tightening eligibility and documentation requirements

US visa, tax scam worth millions! 2 Indian-origin men face 420 years jail

Pennsylvania-based brothers Bhaskar and Arun Savani found guilty in a multi-state racketeering conspiracy involving visa fraud, Medicaid fraud, tax evasion and money laundering

US begins review of OPT programme that allows graduates to work after study

US government begins reassessing OPT programme that lets international graduates work after study, citing labour market, fraud and national security concerns

Iran war may disrupt H-1B travel, jobs: What US visa holders must know

Immigration attorneys warn war-linked travel disruption may strand foreign workers, delay visa stamping and create status risks for H-1B and L-1 professionals