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US IMMIGRATION POLICY

US IMMIGRATION POLICY

Trump’s $103,265 H-1B fee: What it means for Indians

The proposed fee targets employers, but foreign workers could ultimately feel the impact

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The Trump administration has proposed charging US employers $103,265 for every new H-1B petition subject to the annual visa cap.

Trump visa freeze halted: Pakistan, Bangladesh among 75

Policy blocking visas by nationality deemed unlawful by federal judge

US judge overturns Trump-era visa suspension targeting 75 nations

H-1B visa grace period at risk: Rules may get tougher

Foreign workers, families face tighter deadlines if post-termination window ends

US H-1B rule shift alarms Indian tech workers, diaspora families

US pilots $750 fast-track visa interview option

Pilot programme offers B visa interviews within 10 business days at selected locations

The US will begin testing a new pilot programme from July 1 to help secure visa interview appointments within 10 business days.

New US visa rule: Will students be forced out sooner?

New US rule ends ‘duration of status’, bringing stricter checks on foreign students

Longer degrees, especially PhDs, face mid-course visa renewals under proposed policy

Court blocks $100K H-1B fee: Impact for foreign workers

US federal court strikes down steep H-1B fee, easing costs for employers and global talent

The US Chamber of Commerce argued in a new legal challenge that the $100,000 fee is unlawful because it overrides provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act that govern the H-1B programme.

US stops major visa category for Indian professionals

US says all FY2026 EB-2 visas for Indians are used; processing resumes October 1

The United States has paused the issuance of new EB-2 immigrant visas to Indian applicants after reaching its annual cap for fiscal year 2026. Photo for illustrative purposes.

Green Card rules update: US issues key clarification

US maintains case-by-case discretion, rejects sweeping change to residency rules

Clarification eases fears over mass ‘return home’ rule for green card seekers

UAE businessmen stand united amid regional development

Entrepreneurs reaffirm trust, gratitude, and confidence in the nation’s leadership

Mohamed Adib Hijazi, Ajay Rajendran, Shaheer Tabani, and Xu Ma

Who is Ellie Aghayeva? Student briefly detained in US

Federal agents detain Columbia student early Thursday; released hours later.

Mayor Mamdani raises case with Trump, prompting Columbia student’s immediate release.

Columbia student freed after Trump‑Mamdani talks

Mayor secures release in White House showdown

Mamdani urged Trump to drop cases against other students facing deportation.

US expands visa curbs: 39 countries hit under new rules

US introduces two-tier visa suspensions: 4 impacts on travel and immigration

US tightens visa rules with two-tier suspension system. The new restrictions under Proclamation 10998 affect nationals of 39 countries and holders of Palestinian Authority documents.

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