Following the recent policy change by the Trump administration of mandatory social-media screening (from Dec 15) of all applicants for H-1B and H-4 visas (spouse and dependent children of the H-1B visa holder) – these individuals are facing a fresh disruption.


US authorities to carry out social media background checks before granting a visa

As India faces a moment of reckoning amid H-1B fee visa fee hike, it is time to look at how China reversed its brain drain. It combined incentives and disincentives to repatriate high-skilled tech talent. Two decades later, China is an innovation hub full of booming startups



H-1B visa fee hike and call for Indians to return: What India can learn from China's efforts to repatriate its high-skilled talent

In theory at least, it is possible for India to approach the WTO over the arbitrary $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike by the US. Such a case has never happened, but would fall under GATS Mode 4 that deals with transnational movement of people. But will India make such a move?



H1-B visa fee hike is a trade barrier: Legal argument for India to sue the US at the WTO in a world-first under Mode 4 of GATS

The $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike by the US is a pivotal moment for Indian skilled professionals. The choice is between staying in US under humiliation, or return home with pride, fueling India’s innovation, startups, and economy through a historic reverse brain drain.



Indians on H-1B visas, COME BACK HOME, as a mark of protest, and a matter of pride. Time to Make India Greater

Last year in December, before Trump was elected as the president, the billionaire said that the H-1B system needs to be overhauled. However, hours later, he said that H-1B system a role in the success of his companies, Tesla and SpaceX.

From ‘America strong because of H1B’ to ‘broken program’: Musk’s flip-flop on US visas resurfaces

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Sep 19) signed a proclamation hiking the annual fee for H-1B visas to $100,000. The ruling is likely to impact Indians at large, as the majority of them are H-1B visa holders.

Do you have H-1B visa? US official says Indians DON’T NEED to rush. Here’s why

Indian tech workers in the US never get paid billions in Social Security contributions. This is  due to the absence of a totalisation agreement between India and the US. There is no refunds or benefits when these workers return. Where's the money gone?

US keeps BILLIONS OF DOLLARS of Indian techies and skilled workers because of this reason. What is totalisation pact?

If you are an Indian residing in the U.S., or planning to move there, chances are that you are constantly refreshing your browser on U.S. immigration policies—especially as they continue to evolve. Recent changes are raising major concerns, particularly for H-1B, F-1, and Green Card holders. Although India isn't officially on any U.S. travel ban list, those with U.S. visas are now facing significant delays, stricter screenings, and even random detentions at airports.

Indian nationals face increased visa delays and detentions

World | India News | Trending: Trump, in an interview with the New York Post in December, praised the use of H-1B visas for bringing skilled foreign workers to the US, stating, “I have always liked the visas.” 

VIDEO: US man asks Indians to sign petition to 'stop spread of H1B virus'

The Biden administration is "doing everything" it can to improve the H-1B visa process, the White House said on Wednesday (Feb 29) amid worries over delays in the visas issued in large numbers by IT firms, mainly from India.

Biden doing everything to improve H-1B visa process, says White House amid delay worries

The United States has announced a steep hike in the fee for various categories of non-immigrant visas, including the H-1B, L-1 and EB-5. These visas, which are most popular among Indians, will affect thousands who apply every year.

US announces massive hike in H-1B and other visa fees. Here's all you need to know

Immigration officials in the US have discovered a massive fraud behind the gigantic rise in H-1B visa applications for the financial year 2024 starting October. According to media reports, some companies are colluding to submit multiple applications for the same person to increase their chances of getting the temporary work visa.

US officials unearth massive fraud in H-1B lottery system after huge surge in visa applications

We all know that United States has a special visa programme called H-1B, under the program foreign nationals are given a temporary work permit to work in the United States. It has been in place for over 30 years now but it's been found that the H-1B program is now being abused.

H-1B visa fraud: Tech companies accused of gaming H-1B lottery system | World News | WION

The federal agency for immigration services said it is wrong to assume that sacked workers holding the H-1B visas have to leave the US within 60 days. The remarks came amid mass layoffs in the tech sector and the agency also asserted that they have multiple options to stay in the US.

Wrong to assume sacked H-1B staffers have to leave America within 60 days: USCIS director

In response to rising concerns about COVID-19 instances, the US has stated that for the entire year of 2022, it will exempt the in-person interview requirement for a variety of visa applicants, including H-1B employees and students, many of whom are from India.

Amid COVID-19 surge, US drops personal interviews for H-1B, L-1 Visas for now

The Joe Biden administration on Thursday reversed former President Donald Trump's order on work permit for H4 workers who are spouses of those possessing H-1B work visas.

President Biden withdraws plans to shelve H4 work permit allowing spouses of H1-B holders to work in US

The State Department has proposed not to issue temporary business visas for H-1B speciality occupations which allowed companies to send their technology professionals for a short stay to complete jobs on-site in the US, a move which could affect hundreds of Indians.

US proposal on H-1B for speciality jobs may affect hundreds of Indians

A federal judge has blocked the enforcement of the H-1B visa ban issued by US President Donald Trump in June this year. The ruling places an immediate hold on a series of visa restrictions that prevent manufacturers from filling crucial, hard-to-fill jobs to support economic recovery, growth and innovation when most needed.

US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban; legislation introduced to overhaul system

US President Donald Trump has extended a pause on some green cards and suspended visas for other foreign workers until the end of 2020. Watch report.

Trump targets foreign workers: New curbs on H-1B, H-2B & L-1 visas

US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order that suspends work visas for all H-1B and H-4 till the end of the current calendar year. Also read: US President Trump likely to sign executive order restricting H-1B visas by Monday However, those already in the US with these visas will not be affected by the executive order.

President Donald Trump signs executive order to suspend H-1B visas

A bipartisan group of lawmakers have for the first time introduced a legislation in both the chambers of the US Congress proposing major reforms in the H-1B work visas by giving priority to the best and brightest US-educated foreign youth, a move that could benefit Indian students already in the country.

Lawmakers introduce H-1B legislation in Congress to give priority to US-educated foreign youth

The United States is mulling to temporarily ban the issuance of work-based visas including H-1B, popular among highly-skilled Indian IT professionals, amidst the high level of unemployment due to the coronavirus-enforced lockdown.

Trump administration working to temporarily ban work-based visas, like H-1B: Report

The United States have announced relaxations for H-1B visa holders and Green Card applicants. Watch this video to know more.

US announces relaxations for H-1B visa holders

US announces relaxations for H-1B visa holders and Green Card applicants

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