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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

Hyderabad woman says she was denied US visa despite husband working there

The woman in the Reddit post claimed that her F2 visa was previously refused. Image for representation(Unsplash)

Published on Aug 30, 2025 08:29 am IST

US denies visas to Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly meeting

The Palestinians' ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour told reporters that they were checking what the US state department decision means.(REUTERS)

Published on Aug 29, 2025 11:00 pm IST

New fees imposed on foreigners seeking work authorization in US

All foreign nationals with a pending Form I-589 are required to pay an annual Asylum Fee (AAF) of $100, which can be paid online for every calendar year that their application is ongoing.(Bloomberg)

Published on Aug 28, 2025 02:51 pm IST

Fresh concerns over student visa as Donald Trump moves to limit US stays

Visa durations for international students, exchange visitors, and journalists are set for a limited time under the Trump proposal.(AFP File)

Updated on Aug 28, 2025 11:41 am IST

Indian student shares F-1 visa denial experience on Reddit; ‘I’ve lost…’

The applicant asked the Reddit community for opinions, feedback, and advice on how to increase their chances on the second try.(Representative Image)

Updated on Aug 26, 2025 12:40 am IST

Alert for Green Card, visa holders as US eyes to deport drink, drive offenders

Over 43,000 illegal aliens were detained by ICE for DUI charges between 2018 and 2023. (Unsplash)

Updated on Aug 25, 2025 05:40 pm IST

Indian man denied M-1 visa after interviewer's argument with previous candidate

Indian man says he may have been denied M-1 visa because ‘grumpy’ interviewer had argument with previous candidate (Unsplash - representational image)

Published on Aug 25, 2025 02:05 pm IST

US visa 221(g), 214(b) rejections: US Embassy in India explains visa refusal

In contrast to 221(g), petitioners are unable to reverse a 214(b) decision by submitting additional documentation. As an alternative, they have to reapply, pay the visa price, and go through another interview.

Published on Aug 24, 2025 11:45 pm IST

Bad news for Indian truckers as US halts worker visas for foreign drivers

Harjinder Singh is escorted onto an airplane by Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins and law enforcement on Thursday in Stockton.(AP)

Updated on Aug 22, 2025 01:14 pm IST

USCIS tightens focus on ‘good moral character’ for citizenship applicants

Titled Restoring a Rigorous, Holistic, and Comprehensive Good Moral Character Evaluation Standard for Aliens Applying for Naturalization, the memo seeks to change how USCIS officials treat GMC. Image for representation(Unsplash)

Published on Aug 19, 2025 04:06 am IST

Google engineer on H1B considers moving back to India amid visa worries

After years in the U.S. and plans to marry, a Google engineer questions staying abroad as family ties, cultural pull, and visa uncertainty weigh on her future.(Pexel)

Published on Aug 16, 2025 05:17 pm IST

New US visa rules could disrupt Indian students' education plans, details here

With almost 420,000 enrolling in 2024, Indian students make up the largest overseas population at US universities.

Published on Aug 13, 2025 04:56 pm IST

11 Indians arrested in Sri Lanka for visa overstay, illegal gambling

Those arrested included eight men and three women between the ages of 22 and 43.(Representative Image/iStockphoto)

Published on Aug 05, 2025 10:37 pm IST

Alert for US travelers: State Department to charge bond of up to $15,000

Consular officers will likely demand a $10,000 bond for adults and a $5,000 bond for children.(Unsplash)

Updated on Aug 05, 2025 02:12 am IST

Laid-off H-1B workers receiving deportation notices during 60-day grace period

Laid-off H-1B visa holders are receiving deportation notices during 60-day grace period.(Representational Image)

Updated on Jul 27, 2025 09:42 am IST

German freelance visa to allow stay for 3 years: Eligibility, how to apply

The visa is for a validity of up to 3 years with multiple entries.(Unsplash/Representational Image)

Published on Jul 25, 2025 04:29 pm IST

‘Another crisis’: Afghan refugees in Pak fear deportation amid visa restrictions

In addition to Pakistan's measures, Iran continues deporting Afghan migrants, adding further pressure on vulnerable populations.(AFP File)

Updated on Jul 25, 2025 09:00 am IST

What is US visa integrity fee? Here's who pays extra $250 and how to get refund

Trump administration introduces US Visa integrity fees(Representational Image)

Published on Jul 24, 2025 07:27 pm IST

Harvard under probe over participation in visa program for foreign tudents

FILE PHOTO: A view of the Business School campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Faith Ninivaggi/File Photo(REUTERS)

Published on Jul 23, 2025 10:49 pm IST

India makes a jump in the Henley Passport index 2025: Where does it stand?

As of July 2025, India has visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations worldwide. (Representative)

Updated on Jul 23, 2025 01:18 pm IST

Indians can travel to 59 countries without visa, passport ranking improves

Indian passport was 80th in 2024, now stands three steps up.(File Photo)

Published on Jul 23, 2025 11:21 am IST

World's most powerful passport grants visa-free access to 193 countries

The passports' ranking is done on the basis of exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). (AP)

Published on Jul 22, 2025 10:01 pm IST

End of H-1B visa lottery? DHS eyeing ‘weighted selection process’

H-1B visa lottery system might end(shutter stock)

Published on Jul 22, 2025 09:24 pm IST

‘Great’: Elon Musk on Trump's proposal to overhaul H1-B visa lottery system

The visa system has been a topic of debate between Trump and his supporters.(Bloomberg)

Published on Jul 22, 2025 06:26 pm IST

Crackdown on US student visas: A turning point for Indian aspirants

Students going abroad today are facing more than just financial concerns. Geopolitical tensions, rising campus violence, and racial attacks are affecting decisions.(ANI File/Representative image)

Updated on Jul 21, 2025 03:58 pm IST

Amid visa crisis, US universities could face 70% drop in Indian students: Expert

American universities are expected to witness a steep decline in the arrivals of Indian students due to ongoing visa crisis.(Unsplash)

Published on Jul 19, 2025 01:12 am IST

Ludhiana: Two booked for immigration fraud

Veena Malhotra and her brother Amit Malhotra were arrested by the Model Town police on September 6, 2024 for allegedly duping several people on the pretext of sending them abroad. (HT Photo)

Published on Jul 17, 2025 10:10 am IST

Bengaluru man in US fears job loss, worried about return to India with kids

A Bengaluru man working in US fears job loss, highlights challenges faced by H-1B visa holders on Reddit.(Pexels (Representational Image))

Published on Jul 16, 2025 07:36 pm IST

‘Now we're uncomfortable’: Russian woman rescued from Gokarna cave with 2 kids

Russian citizen Nina Kutina, 40, was found in the cave by a police team from Gokarna station during a routine safety patrol.(PTI/HT File)

Updated on Jul 15, 2025 09:57 pm IST

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