More red, white & blues for green card applicantsNew United States immigration rules will create more procedural hurdles for Indian professionals and students seeking permanent residency. ...
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.
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...
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...
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...
From UP to Y Combinator: The rise & rise of Harshita AroraHarshita Arora has become the youngest general partner at Y Combinator. From a self-taught coder, she built a cryptocurrency app and cofoun...
Fintechs clash in cross-border payments; TCS closes FY26 strongHappy Friday! Large companies are fighting early-stage startups in the cross-border payments battleground. This and more in today's ETtech ...
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.
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...
AI founders taking O-1 visa route to get to US and buildThe US O-1 visa, for individuals with exceptional skills, is increasingly becoming popular among Indian AI founders moving to the US. Unlik...
US raises checks for P-1 and O-1 visa applications, targeting artists & athletes ahead of FIFA World CupUS immigration authorities are intensifying scrutiny of P-1 and O-1 visa petitions, demanding signed venue contracts for all listed tour da...
From Google to layoff in 6 months: Woman on O-1 visa faces 60-day deadline to stay in USAQisheng Li, a Quantitative UX Researcher, was laid off from Google after six months. She joined Google Cloud in March 2025. Li now has 60 d...
Bengaluru techie, who failed to get H-1B visa 3 times, shares how he landed the rare ‘Einstein visa’Tanush Sharanarthi, an engineer, obtained the O-1 visa after facing repeated H-1B lottery rejections. He focused on building expertise in a...
Steep H-1B fees may steer techies to cheaper L1, O1 visasImmigration lawyers expect a rise in L1 and O1 visa applications as new H-1B fees make these options cheaper. Although strict, these visas ...
O-1 for the books! Elite talent finds new route to USThe O-1A visa, designed for individuals with extraordinary abilities, is gaining traction among Indian professionals seeking opportunities ...
Indians eye other visa routes amid H-1B uncertainty, layoffsThe new Donald Trump administration has tightened scrutiny of H-1B visas since taking office early this year. According to the data from th...
Your complete guide to the O-1 visa offered by the United StatesThe O-1 is valid for up to three years. In some cases, the visa is granted to cover only a specific event, production, or activity and may ...