Brown University urges DHS to withdraw proposed fixed visa rule for international studentsA proposed DHS regulation could end "duration of status" for F, J, and I visa holders, imposing fixed admission periods and stricter academ...
11 Oct, 2025, 08.51 AM IST
US to limit visa duration for international students, media professionals & cultural exchange visitorsThe Trump administration proposed new rules to limit the duration of visas for international students, cultural exchange visitors, and jour...
28 Aug, 2025, 12.29 PM IST
US introduces new visa integrity fee of $250 for non-immigrantsStarting in 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will implement a $250 Visa Integrity Fee for non-immigrant visa applicants, subj...
10 Jul, 2025, 11.08 AM IST
US delays H-1B visa system overhaul, F-1 student protection rulesThe United States has postponed the next phase of H-1B visa system changes to December 2024. The Department of Homeland Security is prepari...
11 Jul, 2024, 08.19 AM IST
H-1B visa, green card fee hike proposal under White House reviewThe final regulation is currently under review at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) connected to the White House. The proposed fee ...
15 Jan, 2024, 05.57 PM IST
US: Biden admin proposes changes in H-1B visa system, to reduce cases of misuse, fraud"The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), published a Notice of Proposed Rule...
21 Oct, 2023, 01.24 PM IST
US eyes making H-1B more flexible for startups, pacing up green card processIn a new addition to its regulatory agenda, DHS plans to issue a proposed rule to improve processing of Form I-485 (adjustment of status ap...
24 Jun, 2022, 02.18 PM IST
Biden admin’s spring agenda: Modernising H-1B visa program, revising wage methodologyThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in its spring agenda released on Friday, proposes to revise the regulations relating to ‘employe...
12 Jun, 2021, 11.26 PM IST
Biden admin delays implementation of Trump era H-1B rule, says lottery system to continue for nowThe H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical ...
08 Feb, 2021, 09.36 AM 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
Trump Spring Agenda proposes changes in H-1B, H4 EAD and OPT programsThe Department of Homeland Security proposes to revise the definition of specialty occupation to focus more on getting the best and the bri...
03 Jul, 2020, 06.19 PM IST
US lawmakers introduce legislation to protect H-4 visa workersH-4 visa holders had obtained work permits under a special order issued by the previous Obama administration. Indian-Americans were a major...
30 May, 2019, 03.39 PM IST
Will take public opinion on H-4 visa revocation proposal: Trump administrationH-4 visas are issued only to very close or immediate family members of the H-1B visa holders. It includes the employee's spouse and childre...
09 Nov, 2018, 03.41 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
Cash for green card route may get costlier by Rs 5.4 croreInvestors are permitted to invest a reduced sum of half a million for business operations in specified rural areas or those with higher une...
22 Jan, 2017, 11.32 AM IST
US starts accepting employment applications of H-4 visa holdersIssuing employment authorization card to spouses of H-1B visas is one of the legislative measures taken by President Barack Obama.
27 May, 2015, 01.01 PM IST