Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate halt to new H-1B visa applications at all government agencies and public universities in the state. He says that this visa program is being misused and Americans, especially the people of Texas, should have the first right on American jobs. This ban will remain in effect till…
More than one lakh visas, including 8,000 student visas, were canceled in 2025 as part of a sweeping crackdown against immigrants in the US citing criminal activity. The US State Department said in a post on social media on Monday, ‘We will continue to extradite these thugs to make America safer.’ The post said, ‘Taking…
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an increase in premium processing fees for several visas, including the H-1B visa. The hike will apply only to applicants who opt for faster processing, while the standard visa filing fee remains unchanged. According to USCIS, the changes will take effect on March 1, 2026. It will…
Sergio Gor: After returning to power in America for the second time, President Donald Trump has appointed Sergio Gore as the new US Ambassador to India. Trump had announced this on August 22, 2025. With this appointment, Sergio Gore has also been made America’s Special Envoy to South and Central Asia. After getting approval from…
The US Embassy in India has issued a strict warning for people wishing to go to America. This warning is specifically for those traveling on B1/B2 visitor visas. The Embassy has clearly said that before going to America, it is very important to know what is allowed to be done on visitor visa and what…
The United States has added several new countries to the list of those subject to visa bonds, nearly tripling the number of nations whose citizens must post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for entry into the country. Just a week back, Washington added seven countries to the list of nations required to post…
The US Embassy in India has warned that breaking laws or arrest in the United States can lead to serious consequences for international students, including visa revocation, deportation, and ineligibility for future visas. It further asserted that a US visa is a privilege and not a right. In a post on the social media platform…
The effects of the decline in relations between India and America in the last few months are visible everywhere. The US Embassy in India on Wednesday (January 7, 2026) has given a strict warning to students regarding immigration. The US posted on Twitter that violating US laws could result in student visas being canceled and…
The difficulties of Indian citizens regarding America’s H-1B visa are increasing continuously. The Government of India has now formally registered its concern regarding the long delays in scheduling of interviews and consular appointments. The Ministry of External Affairs says that due to this situation a large number of Indian professionals, students and their families have…
As delays and cancellations in H-1B visa appointments continue, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, stated that the Government is concerned about these issues, which have caused inconvenience for citizens, including disruptions to education. The Ministry is engaged in discussions with US officials in both New Delhi and Washington, DC, to address these…
