Us Visas
Here's how the top H-1B sponsor is turning to India as Trump tightens visa rules
The expansion plan comes amid tighter US immigration policies under Donald Trump. In January this year, Washington announced an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries.
2 min read4 Feb 2026What is ‘Einstein’ visa offered by US and who can get it? All you need to know about EB-1A
Interest in the EB-1A visa, or 'Einstein visa,' has surged as traditional US visa options became harder to secure. Here's everything you need to know about the visa and who is eligible to obtain it.
2 min read20 Jan 2026H-1B visa rules: How can you stay, work and extend status beyond standard six years
Can you stay and work in the US, and extend your H-1B status beyond the standard six years? The answer is yes. Here's how you can do it.
2 min read20 Jan 2026OnlyFans models, influencers pushing cultural shift, report says ‘scroll kings and queens’ grab high US artists visas
With clear and easy metrics to quantify impact, OnlyFans models and influencers are the major benefactors of the O-1B artists visas in the US, FT reported.
2 min read6 Jan 2026Are H-1B visa services affected by the US government shutdown? US embassy clarifies
During the US government shutdown, the US Embassy in India clarified that passport and visa services, including H-1B processing, will continue as circumstances allow. Past shutdowns, however, have resulted in delays and reduced processing of non-essential applications.
5 min read2 Oct 2025Small, mid-sized IT firms shrug off impact of US visa fee hike on business
The country’s top five tech majors—Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, Infosys Ltd, HCL Technologies Ltd, Wipro Ltd and Tech Mahindra Ltd—have so far not disclosed whether the order will impact their business.
2 min read23 Sep 2025How Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee threatens $35 billion in Indian remittances; Rupee braces for impact
Economists warn that Trump's H-1B visa fee increase could harm India's services sector, reduce remittances, and pressure the rupee.
3 min read22 Sep 2025Project Firewall: US visa crackdown puts Indian IT in the crosshairs
Launched by the US Department of Labour, Project Firewall stipulates investigations against employers to maximize H-1B programme compliance. Legal experts say the language in such provisions typically grants the US government wide discretion.
4 min read21 Sep 2025Why has Trump’s H-1B fee spooked GCCs in India?
There are 1,800 GCCs in India that employ about five million people. The IT industry lobby Nasscom has projected India's GCC sector to reach $110 billion by 2030. Will Trump stall this growth or are the fears exaggerated? Mint explains
4 min read21 Sep 2025H-1B setback threatens the American dream for Indian students
The recent changes in H-1B visa fees are sending shockwaves through the global education landscape, particularly affecting Indian students. As universities grapple with tighter regulations, many students are reconsidering their dreams of studying in the US.
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