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US scraps H-1B lottery system: Who benefits from the new wage-based visa rules

The United States has announced a major overhaul of its H-1B visa programme, scrapping the long-running lottery-based selection system in favour of a wage-weighted model that prioritises higher-paid and higher-skilled foreign workers. The new rule, issued by the Department of Homeland Security, will come into effect on February 27, 2026, and will apply to the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration cycle, with registrations expected to open in March 2026 for jobs beginning on October 1. While

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24 Dec 2025 02:16 AM 441 views

US scraps H-1B lottery system: Who benefits from the new wage-based visa rules

The United States has announced a major overhaul of its H-1B visa programme, scrapping the long-running lottery-based selection system in favour of a wage-weighted model that prioritises higher-paid and higher-skilled foreign workers. The new rule, issued by the Department of Homeland Security, will come into effect on February 27, 2026, and will apply to the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration cycle, with registrations expected to open in March 2026 for jobs beginning on October 1. While

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Indian H-1B visa holders stranded as US consulate interviews face mass cancellations

Thousands of Indian H-1B visa holders who traveled to India in December for routine visa renewals are facing serious uncertainty after US consulates unexpectedly canceled or postponed their interview appointments. What was planned as a short visit during the holiday season has turned into a prolonged ordeal for many professionals, with several applicants now being told that their next available interview dates could be as late as October 2026. The sudden changes have left thousands stranded in I

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22 Dec 2025 11:30 AM 325 views

Indian H-1B visa holders stranded as US consulate interviews face mass cancellations

Thousands of Indian H-1B visa holders who traveled to India in December for routine visa renewals are facing serious uncertainty after US consulates unexpectedly canceled or postponed their interview appointments. What was planned as a short visit during the holiday season has turned into a prolonged ordeal for many professionals, with several applicants now being told that their next available interview dates could be as late as October 2026. The sudden changes have left thousands stranded in I

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Extended US visa checks disrupt H-1B holders, threaten jobs and re-entry prospects

Fresh delays in H-1B visa interviews following expanded social media screening by the United States government have left hundreds of Indian professionals stranded outside the country, creating serious uncertainty around their employment and legal status. Immigration attorneys say the extended checks have slowed consular operations significantly, pushing interview appointments months into the future and placing workers at risk of losing their jobs while waiting abroad. The US Department of St

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19 Dec 2025 00:07 AM 192 views

Extended US visa checks disrupt H-1B holders, threaten jobs and re-entry prospects

Fresh delays in H-1B visa interviews following expanded social media screening by the United States government have left hundreds of Indian professionals stranded outside the country, creating serious uncertainty around their employment and legal status. Immigration attorneys say the extended checks have slowed consular operations significantly, pushing interview appointments months into the future and placing workers at risk of losing their jobs while waiting abroad. The US Department of St

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Stranded Indian h-1b workers seek help as visa interview delays spark debate

Hundreds of Indian professionals holding H-1B work visas have found themselves unexpectedly stranded in India after US authorities postponed visa interviews that were originally scheduled for December, pushing them to March, April, or even later next year. The abrupt decision has disrupted travel plans, employment continuity and family stability for many skilled workers who were visiting India temporarily and expected to return to their jobs in the United States within weeks. The sudden uncertai

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15 Dec 2025 03:23 AM 377 views

Stranded Indian h-1b workers seek help as visa interview delays spark debate

Hundreds of Indian professionals holding H-1B work visas have found themselves unexpectedly stranded in India after US authorities postponed visa interviews that were originally scheduled for December, pushing them to March, April, or even later next year. The abrupt decision has disrupted travel plans, employment continuity and family stability for many skilled workers who were visiting India temporarily and expected to return to their jobs in the United States within weeks. The sudden uncertai

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US scraps H-1B lottery system: Who benefits from the new wage-based visa rules

US scraps H-1B lottery system: Who benefits from the new wage-based visa rules

Indian H-1B visa holders stranded as US consulate interviews face mass cancellations

Indian H-1B visa holders stranded as US consulate interviews face mass cancellations

Extended US visa checks disrupt H-1B holders, threaten jobs and re-entry prospects

Extended US visa checks disrupt H-1B holders, threaten jobs and re-entry prospects

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US scraps H-1B lottery system: Who benefits from the new wage-based visa rules

US scraps H-1B lottery system: Who benefits from the new wage-based visa rules

Indian H-1B visa holders stranded as US consulate interviews face mass cancellations

Indian H-1B visa holders stranded as US consulate interviews face mass cancellations

Extended US visa checks disrupt H-1B holders, threaten jobs and re-entry prospects

Extended US visa checks disrupt H-1B holders, threaten jobs and re-entry prospects

Stranded Indian h-1b workers seek help as visa interview delays spark debate

Stranded Indian h-1b workers seek help as visa interview delays spark debate

Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission Files Cases Against Sheikh Hasina and Family

Gautam Adani on Work-Life Balance: Focus on Personal Happiness

Federal agents clash with residents in Chicago’s Little Village amid ongoing raids

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