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
America’s formula for attracting Indian tech talent is hard to copy, but nations are still tryingDespite growing global competition, United States continues to be the top choice for Indian tech professionals. This enduring appeal stems ...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Arunachal govt sets up 4 panels on infiltration, indigenous rights issuesArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced four high-powered committees. These panels will examine infiltration issues and stre...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
US optimistic about progress in trade talks with India; deal a priority: State DeptThe US is optimistic about trade negotiations with India, with a bilateral trade deal remaining a priority for the Trump administration. St...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
The great $100-billion tech shift: GCCs tighten grip on India’s talent marketIndia's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) jobs: India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are rapidly outpacing traditional IT services, driv...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Cuteathetic new party wannabesBeware the cute-pathetic displays of losing party workers making desperate attempts to join the winning side
30 May, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
Make hay while H-1B stuttersRecent changes to US immigration policy now mandate that H-1B visa holders must return to their home countries when applying for green card...
27 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
US lawmakers, immigration advocates slam new green card policy, seek reversalA new policy by the Trump administration mandates green card applicants to apply from their home countries. This move faces strong criticis...
23 May, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
H-1B selections for FY27 show higher share of US master’s degree holdersUSCIS H-1B visa selections reveal a shift towards applicants with advanced degrees and higher salaries. This follows recent policy changes ...
22 May, 2026, 10.45 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
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
Balle balle & bullied ballot? Record number of voters is cause for cheer, but concerns over why many of them voted lingerIn a remarkable turn of events, the latest elections in multiple Indian states and a Union Territory showcased an unprecedented voter turno...
01 May, 2026, 12.12 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
What to know about the fight over whether New York should lose $74M for not revoking immigrant commercial driving licensesNew York is suing the federal government. The state is challenging the withholding of nearly $74 million in highway funds. This action foll...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Spain's immigration workers cancel strike after deal to ease workloadSpanish immigration workers have called off a planned strike after securing a pay rise of 10% to 18% and the filling of 700 vacant position...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Find a job or return to home country? An H-1B visa holder's guide if they lose their job in the USLayoffs at tech firms raise worries among foreign workers like H-1B visa holders about status in the U.S. Most non-immigrant workers get a ...
15 May, 2024, 02.57 PM IST
United States lays out options for laid-off non-immigrant workers to remain in the countryRegulations permit a discretionary grace period that allows workers in E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1, or TN classifications (and the...
23 Dec, 2022, 11.06 AM IST