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- World
US launches FIFA PASS for World Cup visa rush
Washington: The United States is preparing to welcome visitors from across the world for what it says will be the “largest and greatest FIFA World Cup in history,” with the Trump Administration…
- World
Bill proposed to tighten US student visa rules
Washington: A Republican congressman introduced legislation this week to tighten oversight of the US student visa program, saying weaknesses in the system have allowed fraud, visa overstays and national security risks to…
- India
US visa curbs, AI surge shape cautious outlook for Indian IT in 2026
New Delhi: India’s USD 280-billion IT industry heads into 2026, balancing visa-related headwinds and global trade uncertainty against its biggest-ever push into artificial intelligence and the rapid expansion of global capability centres…
- India
Visas will be refused if purpose is childbirth for citizenship: US Embassy in India
The US embassy in India announced on Thursday, December 11, that tourist visas would not be granted if officials believe the primary objective of travel is to give birth for citizenship purposes.…
- World
Trump unveils Gold Card to retain top foreign talent in US
Washington: US President Donald Trump announced a new “Trump Gold Card” programme that he said would allow companies to retain top graduates from American universities — including thousands from India — ending…
- News
Upset over denial of US visa, woman dies by suicide in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Upset over the denial of J-1 visa by the US authorities, a young woman doctor died by suicide in Hyderabad on Sunday, police officials said. Dr. Rohini, hailing from Guntur district…
- Hyderabad
Young doctor dies by suicide in Hyderabad after US visa refusal
Hyderabad: A young doctor allegedly died by suicide in Hyderabad after her J1 visa was rejected. Dr Rohini hailed from Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. She completed her medical studies in Russia…
- World
US to deny more visas based on health, finances under new rule
Washington: A new directive by President Donald Trump’s administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the United States if they have certain medical conditions such as…
- News
Indian student who lost US visa status charged with stabbing 2 teens
New York: An Indian student who lost his visa status allegedly went berserk on a flight to Germany and has been charged with stabbing two teenagers and slapping a woman, according to…
- Telangana
Telangana CM flags concerns over US tariff hikes, H-1B visa fee rise
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday, October 9, expressed concerns over the United States’ recent decision to increase tariffs on Indian goods and raise the H-1B visa fee. Speaking…
- World
Arrivals of international students to US dropped almost fifth in August
Washington: The number of international student arrivals in the US dropped by nearly a fifth in August as American universities started the new academic year, according to federal data. The dip is…
- Telangana
Devotees turn to ‘Visa Balaji Temple’ in Chilkur amid H1B visa fee hike
Hyderabad: Amid concerns over US President Donald Trump’s proclamation imposing a USD 1,00,000 fee on H1B visas, a famous Balaji temple on the outskirts of Hyderabad is in focus. Known as ‘Visa…
- India
Indian Embassy in US issues emergency helpline amid H-1B visa fee
Washington: In a move that has set off alarm bells among Indian professionals, United States President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing an annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visa applications.…
- India
US tightens rules for nonimmigrant visa applications
Hyderabad: Starting now, if you want a US nonimmigrant visa (NIV), you must apply either from your home country or the country where you live legally. The new law will be effective…
- World
US to impose USD 250 ‘visa integrity fee’: India on affected list
Washington: The United States (US) has announced a new USD 250 “visa integrity fee” for non-immigrant visa applicants, under a provision in the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act, spearheaded by…
