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US senators submit bill seeking changes in H-1B visa system: What are they?

India is the largest beneficiary of H-1B visas, accounting for over 70% of the approved beneficiaries, while China is second at 12%.(Reuters)

Updated on Oct 01, 2025 05:00 pm IST

US Government shutdown looms: Will flights, trains and visas be affected?

If Congress fails to pass a conciliatory budget by September 30 midnight, the US would be looking at a government shutdown.(Bloomberg)

Published on Sept 30, 2025 11:09 pm IST

Landing in Delhi from abroad? Airport now has e-arrival system | Know details

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi gets another new e-facility.(Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Updated on Sept 30, 2025 03:14 pm IST

Trump aide hints significant changes to H-1B visa days after $100,000 fee move

Howard Lutnick, US commerce secretary, stands behind President Donald Trump at the Oval Office in the White House in Washington.(Photo: Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg)

Updated on Sept 30, 2025 01:47 pm IST

Delhi man applying for US tourist visa advised to ‘see his own country first’

In a video, a man claimed that his friend, born in Delhi, has never visited any other place within the country. (Unsplash, Instagram/@jaystreazy)

Updated on Sept 26, 2025 06:37 am IST

‘80% competition vanished’: Ex-Meta employee on H1B fee impact

Ex-Meta employee said over 80% of tech job competition vanished after the $100k H1B visa fee announcement.(Representational image/Pexels)

Published on Sept 23, 2025 01:07 pm IST

Trump's H-1B fee sparks panic, China announces K visa: Here’s what to know

Amid US H-1B fee concerns, China announces K visa to attract young science and tech professionals.(REUTERS File)

Published on Sept 22, 2025 11:46 am IST

Will student visa holders have to pay $100,000 to get H1-B visa? WH says…

Representational image.(Unsplash)

Published on Sept 21, 2025 07:52 am IST

Existing H1B visa holders to pay $100,000 fee after Trump's order? Fact check

Representational image.(Unsplash)

Updated on Sept 21, 2025 02:11 am IST

‘Only for new applications’: On H-1B, US official allays fears after fee shock

US has over 400,000 H-1B visa holders, a vast majority of them Indians working in the IT sector.(Representative Image)

Updated on Sept 20, 2025 10:07 pm IST

‘Indians on H-1B visas need not rush back’: US official's big clarification

A view of Terminal 3 (T3) at Indira Gandhi International Airport after the announcement of US's H-1B visa move(HT Photo)

Updated on Sept 20, 2025 11:06 pm IST

Employee on H-1B claims ‘fortune 500 company’ plans relocation to India

On Reddit, an H-1B employee of five years said his Fortune 500 company decided to relocate operations to India.(Representational image/Unsplash)

Published on Sept 20, 2025 03:31 pm IST

What is H-1B visa? All about the visa amid Trump's new immigration crackdown

The H-1B speciality occupation workers are generally admitted for a period of 3 years, which can be extended(AFP/Representational Image)

Published on Sept 20, 2025 11:31 am IST

Indian customs officer’s US tourist visa dream shattered in 3-minute interview

A man claimed his visa was rejected just after a few questions. (Representational image). (Unsplash)

Updated on Sept 20, 2025 09:48 am IST

Trump's $100K H-1B move: When will the visa bill go into effect? First details

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on his return from a state visit in Britain(REUTERS)

Published on Sept 20, 2025 01:17 am IST

Indian misjudges H-1B grace period as 'soft deadline', faces visa trouble

On Reddit, a user revealed how an Indian overstayed after misreading the H-1B 60-day grace period as flexible, creating lasting immigration trouble.(Representational image/Unsplash)

Published on Sept 18, 2025 09:11 am IST

US visa bulletin October 2025: Big relief for Indians waiting for green cards

US visa bulletin October 2025: Big relief for Indians waiting for green cards, good news for EB categories(Pexel)

Published on Sept 17, 2025 11:40 am IST

Packing 101: Everything you need to download before a vacay

Offline apps can help you save on roaming charges when holidaying. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Sept 12, 2025 04:58 pm IST

US tightens visa rules on interview appointments, likely to hurt Indians

It also clarified that those appointments which have already been scheduled “will generally not be cancelled.

Updated on Sept 08, 2025 08:20 pm IST

Indian Couple shares experience of US visa approval for FIFA World Cup 2026

During the B1/B2 visa interview, the applicant acknowledged that they have no family in the United States, with the exception of a younger brother who resides and works in Dubai.(Representational Image)

Published on Sept 07, 2025 08:28 pm IST

Visa-free travel to Russia for Chinese citizens: Putin's ‘reciprocal’ gesture

Vladimir Putin told his

Published on Sept 05, 2025 10:22 am IST

US imposes visa curbs on select Central American nationals over ‘China ties’

The statement from Rubio did not name any individuals or cite specific examples of actions over which they were being targeted.(Representational Image)

Updated on Sept 05, 2025 02:39 am IST

India-Germany agree on gratis visas for student exchanges

The EAM also conveyed India's appreciation for Berlin's solidarity and strong support in the fight against terrorism.(Unsplash/Representational)

Published on Sept 04, 2025 08:08 am IST

Indian H1-B visa holder defends foreign workers contributions to US

H1-B visa holder further stressed that they actively supports local companies, schools, and neighborhoods, adding that their crime rate is very low

Published on Sept 03, 2025 05:49 pm IST

US ends visa interview waivers, in-person checks to begin from today

The US State Department warned that the visa rule changes will likely increase wait times for appointments.(Representational Image)

Published on Sept 02, 2025 11:02 am IST

New Immigration & Foreigners Act comes into effect; severe punishment for forging passport, visa

New Immigration & Foreigners Act comes into effect; severe punishment for forging passport, visa

Updated on Oct 07, 2025 10:10 am IST

US embassy issues stricter passport collection rules for Indian visa applicants

Indian applicants will now get only two choices to obtain their passport or visa, as per revised instructions on the USTravelDocs website.(Unsplash/Representational)

Published on Sept 01, 2025 12:08 am IST

US mandates in-person interviews for H1-B and F-1 visa applicants from September

Those who currently possess an H-1B or F-1 student visa and whose previous visa ended less than 12 months prior to the current application will no longer be considered for the Interview Waiver advantage from September.

Updated on Aug 31, 2025 10:55 pm IST

Indian applicant's B1/B2 visa denial dashes his FIFA World Cup dream

President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup Winners Trophy during an announcement in the Oval Office (AP)

Updated on Aug 31, 2025 09:05 pm IST

US announces stringent rules for immigrant visa interview location from November

Immigrant visas: Candidates will have to be interviewed in their existing consular district starting on November 1, 2025.

Updated on Aug 31, 2025 08:16 pm IST

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