Which visa holders face the highest risk under US’ new Green Card rules?A new USCIS policy memo is increasing discretionary scrutiny for Adjustment of Status applications, particularly impacting non-immigrant vi...
27 May, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Green card rules change: An immigration lawyer answers all your key questionsA new USCIS policy memorandum, PM-602-0199, impacts Adjustment of Status applications. Immigration officers will now scrutinize application...
27 May, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Lenskart, Ola’s Q4 scorecards; Visa maze for laid-off techiesLenskart has posted a sharp jump in its March-quarter revenue even as profit dipped marginally. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
20 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Sacked H-1B staff asked to do more B-2 paperworkTech giants such as Amazon, Oracle, and Meta have laid off thousands of employees in the past few months, and a large number of the affecte...
20 May, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
The US is tightening H-1B visas. Its economy may pay the priceA wave of legislative proposals in Washington targets the H-1B visa program and the broader immigration pipeline for skilled workers. Bills...
11 May, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Paying thousands extra has become the only way forward for many US visa applicantsPremium processing has become a necessity for many US immigration applicants due to escalating delays in standard visa and employment autho...
08 May, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
US tightens visa interviews for non-immigrants, adds new asylum-related questionsAmerica has introduced new screening questions for visa applicants. These questions aim to identify individuals who might seek asylum after...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
This Indian city could help you secure a US visa interview fasterUS visa interview wait times vary significantly across Indian cities as of April 2026. Chennai offers the quickest access for visitor visas...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
TCS Q4 beats expectations; UP girl makes Y Combinator historyTCS reported strong Q4 results, driven by robust performance in North America and a weak rupee. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
09 Apr, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
Oracle job cuts hit H-1B workers: Six ways to stay in the US after losing your jobTech giant Oracle is implementing fresh layoffs, channeling funds into AI infrastructure. This move impacts H-1B workers, who typically rec...
03 Apr, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Applying for a US visa? This Indian city could get you an interview sooner than othersUS visa wait times in India show significant variation. Visitor visa appointments can take up to nine months in cities like Mumbai. New Del...
30 Mar, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Comprehensive guide to the L-2 visa for dependents of L-1 visa holdersThe L-2 visa allows spouses and unmarried children under 21 of L-1 visa holders to accompany them to the US, providing work and study benef...
24 Jun, 2024, 11.39 AM IST
US court grants relief for L2, H4 immigrant spouses seeking employment permitsWhile L-1 spouses or L-2 visa holders will get the extension without applying for it, H4 visa holders will still have to apply for the exte...
11 Nov, 2021, 03.05 PM IST
US lawsuit challenges employment rules for L1/ H-1B spousesThe suit was filed last week in the US District Court for the Western District of Washington by a group of 15 plaintiffs, of which 13 are I...
01 Oct, 2021, 10.27 AM IST
Lawsuit filed challenging delays in processing authorisation permits for H-1B dependentsA class-action lawsuit has been filed against the US Department of Homeland Security challenging the delays in processing employment author...
24 Mar, 2021, 03.36 PM IST
Who all will be hurt the most by Trump's visa banTrump’s new order bars thousands from getting employed or joining work-study programmes in the US. It restricts American companies from hir...
15 Jul, 2020, 01.24 AM IST
Making Chennai the single processing centre for the US' blanket L-1 visas may increase its costIndian companies have already been hit by a legislation last year which increased H-1B and L-1 visa fees by $2,000 per visa.
13 Nov, 2011, 07.34 AM IST