H-1B workers get relief as US court scraps $100,000 fee; employers may accelerate filingsA US federal judge struck down the $100,000 fee for fresh H-1B petitions, deeming it an unlawful tax. This ruling could encourage more appl...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
'If America won't get Indian brains...': Former Meta executive and founder warns US on H1B visa, says jobs would go to Bangalore anywayA federal court struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Former Meta engineer Zach Wilson praised this, highlighting the talent pool in India....
09 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
H-1B filings rise at OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia as companies expand overseas recruitmentAI firms OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia are boosting H-1B visa applications. This comes as they compete for specialized talent. Other major ...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Trump administration to revoke citizenship of 17 people, including an Indian-origin businessmanThe US Department of Justice is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 naturalized Americans, including an Indian-origin businessman accus...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Trump's toughest immigration opponent isn't the Democrats. It's the courtsDonald Trump's push to reshape US immigration policy repeatedly ran into resistance not from Democrats, but from the courts. From DACA and ...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
UK to reimburse visa costs for firms bringing in overseas workersBritain is now reimbursing visa fees for fast-growing tech and innovation companies hiring international talent. This initiative, targeting...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling striking down $100,000 H-1B visa feeIndian diaspora groups in the US have lauded a federal court's decision to strike down the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it a fair move f...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
US to offer B1/B2 visa interview appointments within 10 days for additional $750 feeThe US State Department will launch a pilot programme from July 1 allowing certain consulates to offer B1/B2 visa applicants interview appo...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
UAE simplifies work permit system, expands categories to 13The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced new work permit reforms. These changes aim to accelerate hiring and ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
UK warns universities of international student recruitment ban over visa abuseThe UK government is implementing stricter rules for universities recruiting international students, threatening institutions with high vis...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Business pushback led to soft stance on green card policy: ReportAmerican business leaders successfully influenced US government policy on green cards. Following a new rule requiring foreign workers to re...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
US visa laws do not target India; H-1B rules part of global framework, clarifies State Dept officialA senior US State Department official stated that US visa laws are applied uniformly across all countries, including India, dispelling conc...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
US optimistic about progress in trade talks with India; deal a priority: State DeptThe US is optimistic about trade negotiations with India, with a bilateral trade deal remaining a priority for the Trump administration. St...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
South Korea expands talent visa to scientists, professorsSouth Korea is rolling out a revamped Top-Tier Visa, now welcoming professors and researchers in science and technology. This move aims to ...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Travel insurance versus overseas student health cover: What Indian students need to knowIndian students studying in Australia must secure Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for visa compliance and medical needs. While not man...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
UK sees significant fall in work visas due to stricter immigration reformsUK work visa issuances have halved since their 2023 peak, following a series of immigration reforms. Over 100 occupations are now restricte...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
How Indian students are navigating Australia's changing admissions landscapeIndian students are increasingly planning their Australian undergraduate studies up to two years in advance, focusing on academic readiness...
31 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST