H-1B visa extensions could soon come with a hefty new price tag under new Trump planThe Trump administration is preparing to expand an existing fee on H-1B and L-1 visas by applying it to extension petitions, not just new a...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
India's next billion dollars from abroad may depend on easier visasIndia's record remittance boom faces a new long-term challenge as tighter immigration policies in developed economies threaten the pipeline...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
US proposes tougher J-1 visa compliance, likely affecting Indian scholarsThe US Department of State proposes stricter J-1 visa rules and compliance. New regulations will expand termination powers and sponsor obli...
31 Jul, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
Trump's visa strategy: Keep announcing sky-high fees until one sticksThe Trump administration is weighing a proposal to charge international students $100,000 to work in the US after graduation under the OPT ...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
US OPT programme explained: How Trump's $100,000 fee could hit international studentsA proposed $100,000 fee for international students' work authorization is under consideration. This potential charge could significantly in...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Trump weighs $100,000 fee for foreign students to work after graduationThe Trump administration is considering a plan to charge international students $100,000 to remain in the US and work after graduation unde...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
AI jobs not safe? Indian engineer on H-1B visa loses job after working for 6 years at Fortune 500 company; seeks career advice from netizensAn Indian AI engineer lost his job and faces visa uncertainty in the United States. He is seeking advice on returning to India or pursuing ...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Trump's new student visa rule could cost US economy up to $400 billion a yearA new report by the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) warns that the Trump administration's new student visa rule could...
28 Jul, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Study abroad is getting harder & India is getting smarter about itNew US immigration rules, rising costs and tighter visa pathways are reshaping the study-abroad equation for Indian students. As global uni...
27 Jul, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Bill introduced in US Senate seeks 3-year pause on H-1B visas, codify $100,000 feeA US Republican senator has introduced a bill seeking to pause new H-1B visa issuances for three years and restore a $100,000 fee on H-1B p...
25 Jul, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Appeals court rejects Trump bid to halt $100,000 H-1B visa fee rulingA US appeals court refused to pause a ruling blocking the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, saying it likely exceeded ...
25 Jul, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
White House report says US relies too heavily on foreign STEM talent, calls for stronger domestic pipelineA recent US report advocates for minimizing dependence on international STEM graduates for national security purposes. It highlights how Am...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
DHS finalises rule ending open-ended stay for international students in USThe US Department of Homeland Security has finalised a rule replacing the long-standing "Duration of Status" system for F-1 students with f...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
US universities urge international students to return before September 15 as DHS replaces ‘duration of status’ ruleUS universities urge international students to return before mid-September. A new Department of Homeland Security rule replaces the duratio...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
US student visa rule brings major changes to OPT process for Indian studentsNew F-1 visa rules will affect Indian students on OPT after September 2026. Students will need to apply for employment authorization and an...
22 Jul, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Indian students cool on 'American Dream' as EU opens its doorsIndian students are increasingly considering Europe over the US for higher education, attracted by lower tuition fees, clearer post-study w...
20 Jul, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Your US study visa doesn't decide how long you can stay in America. This does.The US student visa does not determine how long an international student can legally stay in America. That depends on their immigration sta...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.05 PM IST