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US visa approvals fall 11% in 2025; India, China among hardest hit
US issued 0.25 million fewer visas in Jan-Aug 2025, with India among the hardest hit as policy changes reshaped immigration flows
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India, China bear brunt of Trump admin's tougher visa policies: Report
India and China bore the maximum brunt of tougher immigration policy unveiled by the Trump administration which issued 2.5 lakh fewer visas in the first eight months of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to a media report. From January to August 2025, the State Department approved 11 per cent fewer permanent resident and temporary visas compared with the same period a year before, according to State Department data released in early March. These visas are generally issued for students, workers, and family members of citizens and legal residents. The 11 per cent drop doesn't include tourist visas, which also fell during the same period, the Washington Post reported on Sunday. According to the report, visas for Chinese and Indian nationals fell by about 84,000 compared with the same period in 2024, largely reflecting a drop-off in international students and workers from those countries. Business and tourism visas declined by about 3.4 per cent in the first eight
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H-1B, H-4 visa delays: US visitor visa a risky alternative, warn attorneys
With H-1B and H-4 visa slots hard to get, some turn to B-1/B-2. Lawyers say intent rules make this a risky choice
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US expands $15,000 visa bond rule to new countries: Here's who must pay
Starting April 2, more countries face US visa bond of up to $15,000. Here's who is affected, refund rules, and how the system works
US Visa Bulletin April 2026: India's EB-2 Green Card queue jumps 11 months
US Visa Bulletin April 2026: EB-2 India sees 11-month jump as USCIS opens filing window for Indian green card applicants
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Green card, H-1B, US visa holders can now travel to Argentina visa-free
Indians with valid US visas including H-1B and B1/B2 can now enter Argentina without applying for a separate visa under new rules (154)
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200,000 immigrant truck drivers to lose licences in US: What changes now
New US rule limits truck driving licences to select visa holders, tightening eligibility and documentation requirements
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US visa, tax scam worth millions! 2 Indian-origin men face 420 years jail
Pennsylvania-based brothers Bhaskar and Arun Savani found guilty in a multi-state racketeering conspiracy involving visa fraud, Medicaid fraud, tax evasion and money laundering
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US begins review of OPT programme that allows graduates to work after study
US government begins reassessing OPT programme that lets international graduates work after study, citing labour market, fraud and national security concerns
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Iran war may disrupt H-1B travel, jobs: What US visa holders must know
Immigration attorneys warn war-linked travel disruption may strand foreign workers, delay visa stamping and create status risks for H-1B and L-1 professionals
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ICE unlawfully cancelled Indian student's F-1 visa: US judge rules
US Judge says agency acted arbitrarily after SEVIS termination over dismissed traffic case
US visa denied despite Fifa WC tickets: Indian businessman explains ordeal
US visa cancelled: An Indian managing director said his B1/B2 visa was denied under Section 214(b) even after securing Fifa World Cup 2026 tickets
H-1B to visitor visa route now riskier in US: Expert explains why
Rising RFEs and denials are creating fresh uncertainty for laid-off H-1B workers trying to remain lawfully in the United States
Valid US visa but 42-day custody over husband's: UK tourist case explained
Karen Newton's six-week ICE detention draws attention as DHS says officers acted within the law over past visa issues
US revokes visas for Chilean minister, two officials over China cable plan
The rare move comes less than a month before the inauguration of right-wing President-elect Jose Antonio Kast, a close White House ally
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US Visa Bulletin March: EB-2 India up 11 months for green card applicants
US Visa Bulletin March 2026: USCIS will accept employment-based adjustment filings in March as EB-1 and EB-2 India categories move forward
US visitor visa wait times: Mumbai slowest at 9.5 months, Chennai fastest
us visa wait times: Latest US State Department data shows wide gaps in B1/B2 interview queues across India. Here is what the "average wait time" actually means
US visa approved after 2 rejections: Don't give up, says Indian applicant
With US visa interviews pushed back and scrutiny tighter, one applicant shares how preparation helped him secure a 10-year B1/B2 visa after two refusals
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US visa rejection: What is Section 214(b) and why does it matter?
Indian executives report US B1/B2 visa denials under Section 214(b). Here's what the rule means and what happens after a refusal
US visa denied over 'weak ties to India': Entrepreneur calls system flawed
A Knot Dating co-founder says business ownership and tax history were not enough to prove intent to return to India