Unveiling the high-powered ETSA 2026 jury; Zepto's profitability pushThe Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) is back for a 12th edition. Today, we announce the high-powered jury and nominations for two categ...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Moving back to India? What NRIs need to know about US tax obligationsFrom RSUs to retirement accounts, what returning Indians must settle before—and after—they land. The first thing to understand is that immi...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
H-1B visa extension fee unlikely to outweigh cost of losing skilled talentA new US rule will extend a $4,000 H-1B fee to certain visa extensions from September 9, increasing recurring costs for employers heavily d...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- Indian techies hit hardest as US green card approvals drop 35%
According to data from the US immigration platform Boundless Immigration, based on the USCIS data, in FY25, Indians had filed 14,250 petiti...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
US visa for children: Minors of all ages must attend interview, US Embassy tells Indian parentsIndian parents must bring all minor children to US visa interviews. This rule applies to every child, regardless of their age. Consular off...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
US to change key immigration forms from September 15, no grace period for older versions: What Indian applicants need to knowNew United States Citizenship and Immigration Services forms will be introduced soon. Form I-539 and Form I-765 will have updated versions ...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
US Congress advances penny phaseout bill: What it means for you, the rounding rules, and how cash transactions could changeCongress is moving to end the production of one-cent coins for general circulation. The proposed Common Cents Act allows retailers to round...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
Canada citizenship certificate wait jumps to 25 months; backlog crosses 121,000Canadian citizenship certificate wait times have significantly increased to twenty-five months. The number of applications awaiting a decis...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
US moves immigration filings online: What it means for green card, citizenship and asylum applicantsThe US is transitioning towards mandatory online filing for immigration applications. This new rule allows USCIS to require electronic subm...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
US set to make online filing of immigration applications mandatoryThe US will make online applications mandatory for a range of immigration benefits, including green cards, citizenship and asylum, under a ...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
H-1B visa rule changes: US expands $4,000 fee as Indian workers raise Green Card backlog concernsThe US Department of Homeland Security has expanded the $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 biometric fee to cover same-employer extensions filed by...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
H-1B, L-1 biometric fee hike: Who has to pay the extra $4,000 and $4,500 under new US rule?The US Department of Homeland Security has expanded the $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 biometric fee to same-employer visa extensions from Sept...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
EB-5 Visa: Why timing matters before September 2026To secure legal protection under the EB-5 program, potential investors need to submit their applications by September 30, 2026. This crucia...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
US moves to scrap 60-day H-1B grace period: What it could mean for IndiansThe US may end the H-1B 60-day grace period after job loss. Here's what the proposed 2026 H-1B change could mean for Indian workers, H-4 fa...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
American dream turns more distant for Indians as US tightens immigration rulesChanges in US immigration regulations are increasingly complicating matters for Indian nationals. New directives now allow for the swift de...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement rules get tougher: Could one missing document cost you?USCIS now rejects incomplete visa and green card applications immediately. Applicants must submit all required documents from the outset. T...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
USCIS empowers officers to deny incomplete immigration benefit requestsUSCIS officers now have discretion to deny incomplete immigration applications. Applicants must provide all required documents to establish...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST