US to limit visa duration for international students, media professionals & cultural exchange visitorsThe Trump administration proposed new rules to limit the duration of visas for international students, cultural exchange visitors, and jour...
28 Aug, 2025, 12.29 PM IST
US set to impose fixed-term limits on foreign student visas as White House clears proposalThe US Department of Homeland Security is planning new rules for international students. These rules will set time limits on their visas. C...
09 Aug, 2025, 11.07 AM IST
DHS revisits wage-based selection for H-1B visas; proposal sent for White House reviewThe Department of Homeland Security is again proposing a rule to overhaul the H-1B visa selection process, moving away from the current lot...
19 Jul, 2025, 08.44 AM IST
US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accountsThe United States is resuming student visa applications. Applicants must now share their social media accounts. Officials will check for po...
19 Jun, 2025, 10.31 AM IST
US revokes Mexican band Los Alegres del Barranco’s visa over cartel-themed concert featuring images of El Chapo, El MenchoMexican group Los Alegres del Barranco have seen their US visas cancelled after displaying images of cartel chiefs Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmá...
02 Apr, 2025, 06.57 PM IST
H-1B spouses rejoice! US will now extend your work permits automatically by up to 540 daysThe Department of Homeland Security is extending the automatic work permit renewal period for H-1B and L-1 visa holders' spouses from 180 t...
12 Dec, 2024, 07.31 AM IST
India apprises US of its concerns on activities of pro-Khalistani elements in CanadaThe American delegation at the '2+2' ministerial dialogue talks was led by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defence Secretary Ll...
10 Nov, 2023, 08.04 PM IST
India apprises its concern to US on activities of pro-Khalistani elements in CanadaThe American delegation at the '2+2' ministerial dialogue talks was led by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defence Secretary Ll...
10 Nov, 2023, 04.55 PM IST
US withdraws proposal to change H-1B visa selection criteriaThe decision by the Department of Homeland Security comes after the US District Court for the Northern District of California vacated the r...
23 Dec, 2021, 04.36 PM IST
US court seeks joint status report on H4 visasAn H-4 visa is issued by the USCIS to immediate family members (spouse and children under 21 years of age) of the H-1B visa holders, most o...
09 Feb, 2021, 02.48 PM IST
Biden administration begins reversing Trump's damage on H-1B and immigrationPolitically, this is a good time for immigration laws to be revamped and modernized. Concluding from various polls conducted over the last ...
25 Jan, 2021, 09.42 AM IST
Privileges for US diplomats in India not restored: GovernmentThe American Embassy has also not been allowed to carry out any commercial activity from its premises, the Ministry of External Affairs sai...
01 Feb, 2015, 10.46 AM IST
US lawmaker withdraws from anti-Modi Congressional resolutionIn a statement, Hindu American Foundation, which has launched a major campaign against the H-Res 417 welcomed such a decision by Perry.
19 Feb, 2014, 02.41 PM IST
CPI(M), Congress hold protest-marches over diplomat arrestDevyani Khobragade's arrest and strip-search in New York evoked protest by the CPI-M and the Congress which organised marches to the Americ...
19 Dec, 2013, 06.43 PM IST
Infosys settles whistleblower lawsuit in the U.S.A former Infosys employee has withdrawn his lawsuit that alleged visa fraud, marking the second victory on this front in a few months for t...
15 Dec, 2012, 12.09 AM IST
Former Infosys employee withdraws lawsuit that alleged visa fraudA former Infosys employee has withdrawn his lawsuit that alleged visa fraud, marking the second victory on this front in a few months for t...
14 Dec, 2012, 07.39 PM IST
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Commerce Minister Anand Sharma to meet US representatives on VISA issueIndia will ask the Barack Obama administration to end its restrictive trade practices that have made exports to the US more expensive.
19 Sep, 2011, 02.27 PM IST