US employers rethink H-1B talent strategy as Trump policies tighten: Envoy GlobalUS employers are changing hiring and retention strategies for foreign professionals. This shift occurs as H-1B program changes make it more...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
$100K H-1B visa fee disrupts Telugu graduates' career plans, marriages, faithSome estimates suggest that 10–15% of all H-1B visas are filled by applicants from the twin Telugu states, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Wi...
13 Oct, 2025, 04.09 PM IST
Alternatives to the H-1B visa if you did not win the lotteryNavigating the complexities of the H-1B visa lottery requires HR professionals to explore alternative options for retaining international t...
30 Jun, 2025, 04.43 PM IST
F‑1 visa refused to student after ‘unexpected technical questions’ at US consulate in HyderabadAn aspiring student was denied a US F-1 visa at the Hyderabad consulate on May 30, 2025, despite planning to study at Indiana University Bl...
17 Jun, 2025, 01.45 PM IST
Comprehensive Guide: Responding to an RFE questioning STEM degree qualificationFor F-1 students applying for a STEM OPT extension and receiving an RFE questioning their degree's STEM qualification, a well-prepared resp...
02 Sep, 2024, 12.40 PM IST
Working in the US as a student: On-campus jobs, OPT, CPT, and visa rules explainedWorking in the United States as a student offers financial benefits and practical skill development, but requires careful navigation of vis...
19 Aug, 2024, 11.54 AM IST
Studying in the US: Understanding the difference between CPT vs OPTThe United States remains a top destination for international students, providing a dynamic academic environment and diverse cultural exper...
01 Jul, 2024, 04.50 PM IST
ICAI CA Foundation result 2022: Result to be out this week. Here's where to checkThe result of the ICAI CA Foundation exam held in December 2022 is likely to be out in the first week of February. Candidates are now waiti...
31 Jan, 2023, 04.33 PM IST
Silicon Valley veteran offers tips for laid-off H-1B holders to remain in the United StatesWhile thousands have already been left jobless with more cuts expected, those on H-1B visas have been put on a 60-day deadline to be able t...
19 Nov, 2022, 09.25 AM IST
Preparing for the FY23 H-1B filing season? Here's everything you need to knowThe H-1B cap registration window will be open March 1 through noon (ET) on March 18, 2022 and the USCIS will conduct a lottery if it receiv...
09 Mar, 2022, 03.12 PM IST
NRI Helpdesk: Traveling to the US? What Green Card holders, students, and visitors must knowFor our NRI readers, we have started an immigration helpdesk. Write to us at nri.economictimes@gmail.com and our team of experts will addre...
26 Jun, 2021, 04.07 PM IST
The US will continue with its 2020 student immigration policies. Here's what that means for youNew or Initial F and M students who were not previously enrolled in a program of study on March 9, 2020, will not be able to enter the Unit...
28 Apr, 2021, 09.58 AM IST
What is an F-1 visa? Here is everything you need to knowF-1 students may stay in the US for up to 60 days beyond the length of time it takes to complete their academic program unless they have ap...
18 Apr, 2021, 04.02 PM IST
Reluctant patients to active Covid warriors : These survivors want to donate blood for plasma therapyWhat makes it even more significant is that most of these patients from Vadodara's Nagarwada , who were largely asymptomatic, had initially...
24 Apr, 2020, 04.31 PM IST
Indian-Americans hail decision to let Sikh-American airman to keep turban, beard on active dutyIn 2017, the Army became the first military branch to allow Sikh Americans to receive career-long accommodations to wear articles of faith.
08 Jun, 2019, 01.16 PM IST
Many more Indian students fear being trapped, detainedThe feds had set up fake universities in the past as well to weed out visa frauds, arguing that “pay-to-stay” was a national security threa...
15 Feb, 2019, 11.54 PM IST
- ICFAI’s BCom course to help CA aspirants
The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts (ICFAI), Tripura, has developed the BCom (professional accounting track) programme.
10 Aug, 2007, 04.42 AM IST