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Proposed regulation aims to impose fixed durations on student, exchange, and media visas, impacting millions of international visitors

New US visa rule targets foreign students and journalists

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Tighter visa restrictions proposed for students and media The Trump administration has introduced a new proposal to shorten the permitted duration of stay for international...
The proposal is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to increase scrutiny of visa applicants

US State Department proposes visa bond of up to $15,000 for high-risk travelers

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Pilot program targets applicants from countries with high overstay rates and weak document controls The US State Department is proposing a pilot program that would...
Indian applicants planning to visit the US for tourism, study, or work will face significantly higher visa costs starting 2026

‘Visa integrity fee’ may impact US-bound students, tourists: Immigration service consultants

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New US visa fee for Indian tourists, students Indian students, tourists, business travellers, and those working in tech firms planning to head to the United...
The US State Department has issued guidance to its consular offices, instructing them to refrain from accepting new student or exchange visitor visa appointments until further notice

US halts new student visa interviews amid expanded social media checks, impacting Indian aspirants

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US freezes F-1, M, J visa interviews In a recent move, the Trump administration has instructed US embassies globally to stop scheduling new interviews for...
India's ministerial-level outreach to the Taliban reflects a strategic diplomatic move to stabilize relations, counter misinformation, and ensure continued support for Afghan citizens

India holds first ministerial-level talks with Taliban, focus on terror attack condemnation

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Historic India-Taliban ministerial call India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, had an official conversation with Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi. This call marks...
Applicants have been paying hefty fees to secure earlier slots through unofficial means

US Embassy cancels 2,000 visa appointments in India over fraud, cracks cown on bots...

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Zero-tolerance policy enforced as embassy targets scheduling system abuse The US Embassy in India announced the cancellation of over 2,000 visa appointments after detecting fraudulent...
The US F-1 visa rejection rate hit 41% in 2023-24, the highest in 10 years

US student visa denials reach decade-high; Indian applicants see sharp drop

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Highest rejection rate for F-1 visas in 10 Years In the 2023-24 fiscal year, the United States rejected 41% of all F-1 student visa applications,...
Over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to lose legal status on April 24

US Department of Homeland Security to end legal protection for over 500,000 migrants from...

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Legal status to expire for migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Friday its plan to...
Trump’s Gold Card Visa aims to attract wealthy investors, replace the EB-5 program, and reduce the national deficit

Donald Trump announces ‘Gold Card’ Visa for wealthy investors, offering fast-track to US citizenship

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Trump announces ‘Gold Card’ US visas to replace EB-5 visa US President Donald Trump has introduced a new investor visa program that will grant permanent...
The H1B visa programme allows US employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, primarily in fields such as technology, engineering, and healthcare

Indian nationals received over 72% of all H-1B visas issued from Oct 2022-Sept 2023

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Indian nationals comprise over 72% of H-1B visas issued from 2022 to 2023 Indian nationals received 72.3 percent of all H-1B visas issued by the...

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