Trump administration rule could pause work permits for asylum applicants for 'many years'The proposed rule, issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, seeks to reduce incentives for migrants to file asylum applications...
20 Feb, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Trump administration weighs new rule to restrict OPT program for international studentsA proposed US Department of Homeland Security rule could soon end or limit the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for international ...
12 Nov, 2025, 12.20 PM IST
New DHS rule could require DNA from every immigration applicant, regardless of ageThe Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new rule mandating biometric data collection, including DNA, for all immigration benefit...
02 Nov, 2025, 10.15 AM IST
DHS revisits wage-based selection for H-1B visas; proposal sent for White House reviewThe Department of Homeland Security is again proposing a rule to overhaul the H-1B visa selection process, moving away from the current lot...
19 Jul, 2025, 08.44 AM IST
US revives plan to use facial recognition to track all foreigners entering or leaving USThe US Customs and Border Protection will bring back biometric tracking. Facial recognition will be used for people entering and leaving th...
04 Jul, 2025, 05.15 PM IST
H-1B and L-1 visa workers may cost US employers thousands of dollars moreEmployers may soon have to pay additional fees to extend work visas for foreign employees under a new DHS proposal. The proposal includes a...
17 Jun, 2024, 11.08 AM IST
Proposed tightening of H-1B rules could narrow its scope: NasscomNasscom expressed concerns about the tightening of the definition and requirements for "specialty occupations," which could make it difficu...
26 Oct, 2023, 05.47 PM IST
US agency to roll draft wage rates for H-1B holders in SeptemberBi-annually, various government agencies indicate their immediate and long-term action plans. Immigration related action plans are typicall...
10 Jan, 2023, 10.34 AM IST
US withdraws proposed biometrics rule for immigrationAs per the proposed rule, which was notified in the Federal Register on September 11, 2020 during Donald Trump's term as president, any app...
07 May, 2021, 09.51 PM IST
Donald Trump’s administration makes final attempt to push through immigration changesIn its Fall Agenda 2020 published on Friday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) lists proposed changes to the H-1B and H-4 visa prog...
13 Dec, 2020, 06.42 PM IST
Trump may finally be close to fulfilling 2016 poll promise of an H-1B visa overhaulThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will propose to revise the definition of specialty occupation to increase focus on obtaining the ...
05 Sep, 2020, 12.03 PM IST
US Homeland may tweak H-1B & L-1The changes may see the introduction of additional requirements to ensure employers pay appropriate wages to H-1B visa holders.
23 Nov, 2019, 10.25 AM IST
Department of Homeland Security proposes $10 filing fee for new H-1B visa petitionsOn 31st January, 2019, the DHS had published a final rule bringing in changes in how the H-1B visa application process is conducted.
03 Sep, 2019, 10.23 PM IST
US proposes changes to H1B visas; to be given to most skilled, highest paid foreign workersThe proposed change is likely to increase workers with a master's or higher degree from a US institution.
01 Dec, 2018, 03.18 PM IST
Trump administration to propose major changes in H-1B visasUS seeks to change the very definition of employment under H-1B, which is popular among Indian companies.
18 Oct, 2018, 03.47 PM IST
Trump administration tells court decision to revoke work permits to H4 visa holders within 3 monthsH-4 visas, issued to immediate family members of H-1B holders, are most sought-after for Indian techies.
22 Sep, 2018, 03.56 PM IST
H1-B spouses get breather as US keeps proposed curbs on holdIt is estimated that more than a lakh employment authorisations have been given to eligible spouses since the program was introduced in May...
03 Mar, 2018, 10.32 AM IST