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Who is Mora Namdar? Trump appoints attorney, beauty salon owner as new visa czar

Published on Dec 27, 2025 13:32 IST

Mora Namdar, an Iranian-American, has been appointed as Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs after Senate approval.

H-1B applicant stranded in India seeks urgent help amid baby woes: ‘I need to…’

H-1B workers are stranded in India due to new US State Department policies. Emergency interview requests are often unmet, causing delays in visa renewals

Updated on Dec 27, 2025 13:05 IST

US officials warn Indian applicants against guaranteed H-1B visa claims

The US Embassy has issued an alert to warn Indian applicants about an H-1B visa scam.

Published on Dec 27, 2025 04:16 IST

Green Card travel rules: New systems at airports, biometric checks take effect

Green Card holders will face additional security checks on airports

Updated on Dec 26, 2025 21:27 IST

Hope US will address delays, disruptions in H-1B visa application process: India

The National Foundation for American Policy recently said the number of first-time H-1B visa applications approved for Indian IT companies fell to 4,573 in 2025, the lowest figure in a decade. (REUTERS FILE)

Updated on Dec 27, 2025 01:04 IST

US-based NRI's plans to return to India sparks buzz, ‘Lower pay, no perks’

An NRI living in the US will return to India in mid-2026 after five years, prioritizing life quality over salary.

Updated on Dec 25, 2025 12:00 IST

H-1B visa row: Decision on $100,000 fee out; DHS reveals new rules for selection

A US flag and US H-1B visa application form are seen in this illustration taken on September 26, 2025.

Published on Dec 24, 2025 20:37 IST

Uproar in Europe after US visa bans for 5 European citizens | Here's why

Washington announced the bans on Tuesday, targeting five European citizens, including French former EU commissioner Thierry Breton

Published on Dec 24, 2025 17:15 IST

Indian-origin CEO's advise to stranded H-1B workers triggers online outrage

Indian-origin CEO Thirumalai discusses the impact of new US visa regulations on engineers stranded in India. He urges them to focus on securing green cards for future stability.

Published on Dec 24, 2025 12:26 IST

France condemns US visa ban imposed on ex-EU commissioner Thierry Breton

Breton is a former French finance minister and the European commissioner for the internal market from 2019-2024

Published on Dec 24, 2025 09:05 IST

Federal judge upholds Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa application fee

The H-1B visa is issued to foreign employees and is used by American companies to hire talent from outside the country.

Published on Dec 24, 2025 09:02 IST

H-1B visa lottery discarded: Why Trump's new rule will hit Indians the hardest

Indian nationals form the backbone of the H-1B programme, accounting for over 70% of all visas issued annually.

Updated on Dec 24, 2025 04:11 IST

Green Card alert: US opens rare window, experts issue key advise for applicants

Indian professionals get new chance for US Green Cards with expanded pathways amid long backlogs.

Published on Dec 23, 2025 15:28 IST

US visa row: Can H-1B and H-4 applicants request expedited interviews?

H-1B Visa row: US offers expedited interviews for urgent situations requiring immediate return to the US.

Updated on Dec 23, 2025 14:33 IST

H-1B visa applicants face tough road ahead as US moves closer to wage-based rule

The US has expanded online presence reviews for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants starting December 15, complicating the application process.

Published on Dec 23, 2025 12:19 IST

US steps up scrutiny of H-1B visa, family-based immigration under op Twin Shield

USCIS is adopting stricter measures on legal immigration, including increased scrutiny of H-1B visas and family applications due to fraud concerns

Updated on Dec 23, 2025 11:20 IST

Is FedEx's H-1B hiring really linked to American layoffs? Here's the truth

FedEx addressed claims of increased H-1B hiring amid layoffs, stating its visa holders make up a minimal portion of its workforce.

Updated on Dec 25, 2025 11:00 IST

Why the US is tightening vetting for H-1B visa applicants, embassy explains

The H-1B visa is extensively used by American technology firms, and Indian professionals make up one of the largest groups of recipients.

Updated on Dec 23, 2025 02:44 IST

Apple and Google issue stark warning to H-1B visa workers

A US flag, a passport and a H-1B Visa application form are seen in this illustration. The new “online presence reviews” have been put into place to screen H-1B applicants who may pose a national security risk to the United States. (REUTERS)

Published on Dec 22, 2025 19:08 IST

Indian H-1B visa workers alter travel plans amid vetting delay

The visa appointment date changes have been linked to the new social media vetting policy for H-1B and H-4 dependent visa application.

Updated on Dec 22, 2025 01:47 IST

H-1B visa row drastically impacts California schools, ‘A form of discrimination'

California files lawsuit against Trump administration over H-1B visa restrictions

Published on Dec 21, 2025 16:37 IST

Trump to suspend Green Card program? Ex-Immigration official warns

The Trump administration might abolish the Green Card program entirely, according to a former immigration official, following incidents linked to immigrants.

Published on Dec 21, 2025 11:14 IST

'Company ghosting me': Indian H-1B worker stranded after visa appointment delay

The employee wrote that his visa interview was pushed back indefinitely, throwing both his job and legal status into uncertainty.

Published on Dec 21, 2025 08:56 IST

H-1B workers stuck in India as consulates abruptly cancel US visa renewals

New Delhi, India - Dec. 20, 2025: Passengers seen at the arrival terminal 0f the T3 IGI Airport , as capital city engulf in morning severe fog resulting many flights delayed, in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, December 20, 2025. (Photo by Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Dec 21, 2025 24:43 IST

US visa update: Indians on H-1B remain ‘stranded’, Google warns employees

Hundreds of H-1B visa holders faced appointment cancellations and delays in visa processing, with some appointments rescheduled until June 2026 due to new vetting procedures.

Published on Dec 20, 2025 16:30 IST

Trump Gold Card update: How many visas have been sold yet? How much do they cost

U.S. President Donald Trump announces the Trump Gold Card sales revenue at the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 19, 2025. REUTES/Evelyn Hockstein

Updated on Dec 19, 2025 21:37 IST

What is Diversity visa? Why is it in focus after the Brown University shooting?

The Diversity Visa program was created by Congress to broaden immigration from countries that historically send fewer migrants to the US.

Published on Dec 19, 2025 18:54 IST

How US screening is causing stamping delays, distress for Indian H-1B applicants

Thousands of Indian H-1B and H-4 applicants saw their visa renewal interviews pushed to 2026.

Updated on Dec 19, 2025 23:43 IST

10-month waiting period for visa interview appointment at US embassy, Govt says

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said that the US Administration has recently announced that every visa adjudication is a national security decision.

Published on Dec 19, 2025 10:28 IST

What is DV1? Visa program suspended in Trump's latest move against immigration

File photo of US President Donald Trump .

Updated on Dec 19, 2025 11:31 IST

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