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Trump H-1B visa fee increase
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Trump imposes tougher rules after $100k fee on H-1B visas; what it means for Indians

Following the introduction of $100k annual fee on H-1B visa applications, the US government is preparing further reforms. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) aims to tighten cap exemptions, increase oversight, and redefine key employment categories.

Japan education for Indians
Asia

Japan makes strides to bring in Indian students after US visa fee hike

Japan had just 1600 Indian students in May 2024, which is a fraction compared to the number of students studying in North America.

Srini Gopalan named T-Mobile CEO as telecom faces H-1B visa challenges
Business

Srini Gopalan named T-Mobile CEO as telecom faces H-1B visa challenges

Indian-origin IIM Ahmedabad alumnus Srini Gopalan will succeed Mike Sievert as T-Mobile CEO on November 1, bringing decades of global telecom and tech leadership at a time when the U.S. industry grapples with visa and regulatory hurdles.

Delhi man visa story
News

Delhi man claims US visa officer told his friend to ‘see India first’ before visiting America

Social media reacts as man alleges his friend’s US tourist visa was denied with unusual advice from embassy officer, sparking debate on travel priorities and immigration rules.

Sikh grandmother US deportation
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73-year-old Sikh grandmother deported from US after 30 years, denied final goodbye to family

Harjit Kaur, who migrated to the US in 1992 as a single mother, was abruptly detained and deported despite decades of compliance with immigration rules. Her case has sparked protests and renewed debate on US deportation policies.

Indian travel to US August
Travel

$340 million loss as Indian tourist arrivals to US fall 15 per cent in August

The drop, linked to diplomatic friction and trade disputes

China K visa
News

Trump’s $100K H-1B fee pushes global talent toward China’s new ‘K visa’ program

While Trump has hiked up the fees for the H-1B visa, China has introduced a new visa with another 12 regular types of visa. K visa holders can take part in education programs, cultural exchanges, tech research, entrepreneurship, and business projects. They can also bring their spouse and children, although it is unclear if this visa leads to permanent residency.

H-1B visa fee
News

Trump imposes $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas to prioritize ‘highly skilled’ workers

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation raising the annual H-1B visa fee to $100,000, a move aimed at protecting American jobs and ensuring only “extraordinary” talent enters the U.S., potentially impacting thousands of Indian tech professionals.

Indian applicants
News

US ends faster third-country visa appointments for Indians

The United States has tightened rules for Indian visa applicants, ending the option of booking faster interview slots in third countries. All non-immigrant visas must now be scheduled only in the applicant’s home country or legal residence.