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US Moves to Scrap ‘Intent to Leave’ Rule for F-1 Visas
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Trump administration expands H-2B guest worker program with 65,000 additional visas for 2026

The Trump administration will release 65,000 additional H-2B seasonal worker visas through September 2026, aiming to ease labor shortages in industries like hospitality, construction, and landscaping while reigniting debate over immigration and wages.

Mumbai B1/B2 visa rejection
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“You are not eligible for a visa at this time” Reddit user’s Mumbai experience highlights B1/B2 visa scrutiny

The US Consulate General in Mumbai has reiterated strict rules around B1/B2 visitor visas, warning against unauthorized work, as applicants in India report rising rejections and unpredictable interview experiences at consulates.

Delhi Consultants Visa Interview Gets US Consulate Approval
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'You sound like a dream couple': Delhi Consultant’s visa interview ends with approval at US Consulate

A Delhi-based management consultant recounts an unusually candid B1/B2 visa interview at the New Delhi US Consulate, where questions about language, travel history, and intent led to a surprisingly warm conclusion.

Newlywed Indian Techie Laid Off After Wedding
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Newlywed Indian techie says she was laid off days after wedding, sparking debate on corporate layoffs

A tech professional’s emotional account of being laid off days after her wedding, and her husband losing his job soon after, has gone viral, highlighting the personal toll of corporate workforce reductions and contrasting management responses.

US Visa Bulletin January 2026 Green Card Progress on Indians
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US Visa Bulletin January 2026 shows green card progress for Indian applicants

The January 2026 US visa bulletin brings encouraging news for Indian professionals, with several employment-based green card categories moving forward, while most categories for other countries remain current.

US stricter visa rules: ‘It is a privilege, not a right’
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US implements stricter visa rules, 'it is a privilege, not a right'

The US State Department is enforcing stricter visa-vetting rules, requiring all H-1B, H-4, and student visa applicants to undergo mandatory social media screening. Applicants must make their accounts public and disclose all online identifiers from the past five years.

Trump Administration Orders US Visa Review
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Trump administration orders sweeping review of 55 million US visas, tightens immigration rules

In a major escalation of immigration enforcement, the Trump administration announced continuous vetting of all active US visas, targeting violations ranging from overstays to terrorism links, with stricter entry requirements and potential visa bond deposits.

US Revokes 6,000 International Student Visas
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US revokes 6,000 international student visas amid tougher scrutiny

In a sweeping enforcement move, the US State Department has cancelled over 6,000 student visas citing criminal offenses, overstays, and terrorism links. The Trump administration’s enhanced vetting, including mandatory social media checks, has sparked heated political debate and global education concerns.

New $250 ‘visa integrity fee’ to hit US travelers in 2025 under Trump’s immigration law
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New $250 ‘visa integrity fee’ to hit US travelers in 2025 under Trump’s immigration law

Introduced via the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the nonrefundable fee targets most nonimmigrant visa applicants to boost compliance and fund border security—raising concerns amid unclear refund rules and travel promotion budget cuts.

Indian Student’s US Visa Denied Over Reddit Account Glitch
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Indian student denied US visa over Reddit account visibility glitch

Despite keeping their Reddit account public, an Indian F-1 visa applicant was handed a 221(g) slip after failing to disclose the handle, raising concerns over tech glitches and intensified US social media scrutiny post new State Department directive.