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‘Americans want an H-1B pause’: US Senator after setback to Trump's $100,000 fee

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 24:24 IST

Senator Mike Lee, a Republican from Utah and chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, during a hearing in Washington.

Indian with two master's degrees set to leave US after 11 yrs, sparks reactions

An Indian Redditor reflects on their 11 years in the US, two master's degrees, and career stagnation. They realized fear of judgment from others is largely unfounded, prompting a desire to live more freely upon returning to India.

Updated on Jun 9, 2026 18:10 IST

What to know about Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee and legal rebuke that followed

An H-1B allows employers to hire foreign workers who have specialized skills and a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent.

Updated on Jun 9, 2026 17:23 IST

Who is Neeraj Sharma? India-born CEO to lose US citizenship, here's why

A CEO from India, Neeraj Sharma, is among 17 naturalised citizens facing denaturalisation by the Trump administration for alleged fraud in acquiring US citizenship.

Updated on Jun 9, 2026 15:54 IST

Indian techie faces visa & job stress in US, weighs option to move back to India

An Indian tech professional on a STEM OPT extension considers returning to India due to a challenging US job market.

Published on Jun 9, 2026 10:59 IST

US court strikes down $100,000 fee for H-1B visa. What it means for Indians

Before Trump announced the hike, employers seeking to hire foreign employees for a job that required advanced degrees and skills would typically pay between $2,000 to $5,000 depending on several factors.

Updated on Jun 9, 2026 10:47 IST

Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling striking down $100,000 H-1B visa fee

India is the largest beneficiary of H-1B visas, accounting for over 70% of the approved beneficiaries.

Updated on Jun 9, 2026 24:06 IST

IT professional’s H-1B dream falls apart even after spending nearly ₹7 lakhs

After spending <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7 lakh on H-1B process, tech worker says US dream is still on hold (Pexel/Representative image)

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 14:40 IST

Indian man on H-1B visa shares ‘brutal’ experience after being laid off

Indian man on H-1B visa shares ‘brutal’ experience after being laid off, wife's H4 rejection: ‘Thinking of moving back’

Published on Jun 7, 2026 16:08 IST

Green Card alert: New H-1B visa proposal to overhaul visas for skilled workers

The American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act of 2026, proposed by Rep. Chip Roy, aims to reform the H-1B visa process by instituting a wage-based selection and abolishing the OPT program, potentially extending Green Card wait times for Indian professionals.

Published on Jun 6, 2026 12:39 IST

US visa laws: State Dept offers big clarification amid worries raised by Indians

US State Department clarifies whether visa laws are specifically targeting Indians are not.

Published on Jun 5, 2026 09:15 IST

H-1B visa holder gets no call after applying for over 1500 jobs, ‘Just go back’

A Reddit post from an H-1B visa holder seeking jobs in data engineering went viral, revealing his frustration after applying to over 1,500 positions with no replies.

Published on May 30, 2026 15:55 IST

US changes tune on 'return home' order for green cards; DHS issues clarification

The current policy allows immigrants to wait in the US for approval of their green cards.

Updated on May 30, 2026 07:54 IST

Green Card alert: New rules increase vulnerability of these US visa holders

USCIS's new policy, effective May 21, 2026, increases scrutiny for green card applicants, particularly affecting B-1 and B-2 visa holders. While H-1B and L-1 visa holders maintain protections, scrutiny is expected for employment-based and F-1 student visa applicants seeking residency.

Published on May 29, 2026 14:08 IST

Techie who quit $300K Google job after H-1B setbacks shares green card journey

Karki said that he quit Google despite earning close to $300,000 annually at the age of 27.

Published on May 28, 2026 11:23 IST

Indian man's decision to return home after layoff sparks buzz: ‘Mr. T’

A 33-year-old Indian man discusses his decision to return to India after losing his job in the US amid visa uncertainties.

Updated on May 29, 2026 09:52 IST

'Not targeted at India': Rubio clears the air on green card, visa policy changes

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a joint press conference with Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar in New Delhi

Updated on May 24, 2026 16:59 IST

US walks back on some aspects after ‘leave country’ rule to seek Green Cards

The new rule says most people must return to their home country before applying for a green card. (Representational image)

Updated on May 23, 2026 11:04 IST

‘Please gather any personal items and head home’: Meta tells laid-off employees

Mark Zuckerberg is the founder and CEO of Meta

Published on May 21, 2026 02:28 IST

Panic as F-1 Visa slots vanish within minutes amid new vetting process

The US has started releasing F-1 student visa slots, which are disappearing quickly, causing stress for students.

Published on May 18, 2026 18:33 IST

H1-B, Green Card alert: USCIS to reject or deny applications of these candidates

A new regulation effective July 10, 2026, allows USCIS to reject immigration applications for invalid signatures, resulting in lost filing fees.

Published on May 18, 2026 14:05 IST

New USCIS signature error rule has a warning for H-1B, Green Card applicants

Under the updated framework, USCIS may reject petitions missing valid signatures at intake.

Published on May 16, 2026 18:46 IST

‘Visa Temple’ in India dragged into US senator’s attack on H-1B programme

Senator Schmitt shared a picture of the Chilkur Balaji Temple in Telangana

Updated on May 14, 2026 02:43 IST

US plan 30% H-1B wage hike: What changes for employers and workers

The US plans to sharply raise minimum salaries for H-1B workers,

Published on May 13, 2026 02:29 IST

US proposes to hike minimum wages for hiring H1B workers

US proposes to hike minimum wages for hiring H1B workers

Published on May 9, 2026 13:50 IST

Indian-origin couple considering leaving US for Dubai, 'We're just exhausted'

An Indian techie and his cardiologist wife in the US are exploring a move to Dubai due to prolonged H-1B visa delays affecting family visits

Updated on May 6, 2026 13:39 IST

NRI wants to return to India after 8 years amid stress, toxic work culture in US

A 36-year-old NRI software engineer in the US faces stress and health issues due to a toxic work environment.

Updated on May 6, 2026 10:34 IST

Does Coinbase 'sell' H-1B visas? Viral claim fact-checked

A viral post claims Coinbase is selling H-1B visas and replacing American workers, following layoffs. However, evidence shows this is misleading. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Updated on May 6, 2026 03:45 IST

Indian-origin H-1B worker on missing mother’s last moments: ‘Forever pain’

Dey’s mother had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and was hospitalized for over two weeks.

Published on May 2, 2026 21:04 IST

H-1B fraud row: 30 US companies under probe over alleged visa abuse network

Investigators allege that some firms operated so-called “ghost offices."

Published on Apr 30, 2026 16:29 IST

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