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H-1B workers get relief as US court scraps $100,000 fee; employers may accelerate filingsA US federal judge struck down the $100,000 fee for fresh H-1B petitions, deeming it an unlawful tax. This ruling could encourage more appl...10 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST- Trump calls court freeze on $100,000 H-1B fee ‘crazy’ and 'hurting our country'US President Donald Trump slammed federal judges for blocking his administration's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling the system "crazy". W...09 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- US lawmakers cheer as court blocks $100,000 H-1B fee in major blow to Trump visa curbsUS lawmakers welcomed a court ruling blocking a proposed USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, despite White House plans to appeal. The decision cruci...09 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
- Planning to move to Japan? Residency and PR applications may soon cost moreJapan is raising fees for foreign residents seeking to renew or change their status. New caps are set at 100,000 yen for standard permits a...31 May, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
- An Indian-American NC State commencement speaker just paid off every senior's final-year student loansAnil Kochhar surprised graduates at NC State Wilson College of Textiles by paying off all their student loans. This generous gift offers gr...25 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
- Welcome to Trump’s America, where the visa dream is getting harder to keep alivePresident Trump's second term is tightening legal immigration pathways, including student visas and green card applications. New policies r...25 May, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
- France says ‘Bonjour’ to more Indian students but with a higher price tagAs visa hurdles rise in traditional study destinations, Indian students are increasingly turning to France. While easier visas and English-...19 May, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
- Taxes and Trump leave UK in a worse state than Starmer found itBritain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a tough economic climate. Inflation is rising, and living standards are not improving. Economic...17 May, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
- Students rush to join Ivy League even in uncertain seasonIndian students are showing strong interest in Ivy League and top US universities. This trend persists even as overall applications to Amer...17 May, 2026, 05.30 AM 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 rolls out new immigration fees, asylum rules that could hit applicants harderNew US immigration fees are set to take effect soon, impacting asylum seekers and those applying for arrival/departure records. Asylum appl...01 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
- No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...29 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- Immigrant visa pause for individuals from 75 'high-risk' countries does not include tourist, temporary visasThe Trump administration has paused the issuance of immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh, citing...17 Jan, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
- Pakistan & Bangladesh among 75 countries hit by US immigrant visa pause. Check full listThe US has announced a temporary pause on issuing immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries, including Pakistan, as part of a policy rev...15 Jan, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
- Migrant sponsors face lawsuits, fines, and criminal charges under Trump rulesThe Trump administration is cracking down on American citizens who sponsor migrants, warning they could face fines, lawsuits, or criminal c...26 Sep, 2025, 02.30 PM IST
- Bengaluru-based Canadian tells Indians: Canada immigration dream not worth it, will drain your life savingsCaleb Friesen, a Canadian in Bengaluru, sparks debate. He advises Indians against moving to Canada. He alleges an exploitative immigration ...01 May, 2025, 11.29 AM IST
- UK adds one more hurdle in its immigration process. You may have to shell out more soonThe UK government has proposed significant increases in immigration fees, including a more than doubling of the Certificate of Sponsorship ...19 Jan, 2025, 12.37 PM IST
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