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US B1/B2 visa renewal from India: New Dropbox rules

US B1/B2 visa renewal from India remains available, but Dropbox eligibility is limited to qualifying applicants whose prior full-validity visa expired within 12 months. Applicants must still submit a new DS-160, pay the $185 fee and may be called for an interview. Indian travelers can still apply for a US B1/B2 visa after an earlier visa expires, but “renewal” does not extend the old visa automatically. The State Depar

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06 Aug 2026 15:39 PM

US B1/B2 visa renewal from India: New Dropbox rules

US B1/B2 visa renewal from India remains available, but Dropbox eligibility is limited to qualifying applicants whose prior full-validity visa expired within 12 months. Applicants must still submit a new DS-160, pay the $185 fee and may be called for an interview. Indian travelers can still apply for a US B1/B2 visa after an earlier visa expires, but “renewal” does not extend the old visa automatically. The State Depar

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U.S. plan could add $4,000 H-1B extension fee

A pending DHS rule could extend the $4,000 H-1B extension fee and $4,500 L-1 surcharge to routine stay extensions filed by large visa-dependent employers, increasing retention costs for technology and consulting companies and affecting many India-born professionals. DHS keeps broader surcharge at final-rule stage The Department of Homeland Security proposed the change on June 6, 2024. It would

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04 Aug 2026 10:03 AM

U.S. plan could add $4,000 H-1B extension fee

A pending DHS rule could extend the $4,000 H-1B extension fee and $4,500 L-1 surcharge to routine stay extensions filed by large visa-dependent employers, increasing retention costs for technology and consulting companies and affecting many India-born professionals. DHS keeps broader surcharge at final-rule stage The Department of Homeland Security proposed the change on June 6, 2024. It would

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Trump H-1B Fee Court Ruling Keeps $100,000 Charge Blocked

A US federal appeals court has kept the Trump administration’s $100,000 charge on new H-1B petitions blocked, preserving a lower-court injunction while the government continues its appeal. The Trump H1B fee ruling affects employers, skilled workers and applicants following the wider immigration dispute. H-1B Fee Block Remains in Place On Friday, July 24, the Boston-based First US Circuit Cour

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24 Jul 2026 21:46 PM

Trump H-1B Fee Court Ruling Keeps $100,000 Charge Blocked

A US federal appeals court has kept the Trump administration’s $100,000 charge on new H-1B petitions blocked, preserving a lower-court injunction while the government continues its appeal. The Trump H1B fee ruling affects employers, skilled workers and applicants following the wider immigration dispute. H-1B Fee Block Remains in Place On Friday, July 24, the Boston-based First US Circuit Cour

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UAE Green Visa: Who Qualifies, Costs and 5-Year Residency Benefits

The UAE Green Visa gives qualifying skilled workers, freelancers, self-employed professionals, investors and business partners five years of residency without sponsorship from a single employer. Introduced in 2022, it also permits family sponsorship and provides a grace period of up to six months after cancellation. UAE Green Visa eligibility requirements Skilled workers Applicants must have a valid employment contract and ei

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02 Jul 2026 14:53 PM

UAE Green Visa: Who Qualifies, Costs and 5-Year Residency Benefits

The UAE Green Visa gives qualifying skilled workers, freelancers, self-employed professionals, investors and business partners five years of residency without sponsorship from a single employer. Introduced in 2022, it also permits family sponsorship and provides a grace period of up to six months after cancellation. UAE Green Visa eligibility requirements Skilled workers Applicants must have a valid employment contract and ei

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July 1, 2026 Travel and Visa Rule Changes: 4 Updates to Know

Four July 1, 2026 travel rule changes will affect tourists, business visitors, transit passengers and employer-sponsored workers in the United States, Japan, Vietnam and Australia. The measures include an optional expedited U.S. visa interview fee, higher Japanese visa charges, a Vietnamese health declaration and increased Australian sponsored-work salary thresholds. The rules take effect on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, but eligibility differs by country. What the Jul

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27 Jun 2026 09:16 AM

July 1, 2026 Travel and Visa Rule Changes: 4 Updates to Know

Four July 1, 2026 travel rule changes will affect tourists, business visitors, transit passengers and employer-sponsored workers in the United States, Japan, Vietnam and Australia. The measures include an optional expedited U.S. visa interview fee, higher Japanese visa charges, a Vietnamese health declaration and increased Australian sponsored-work salary thresholds. The rules take effect on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, but eligibility differs by country. What the Jul

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Trump H-1B Visa Fee Ruling Blocks $100,000 Charge

A federal judge in Boston blocked President Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee on Monday, June 8, 2026, ruling that the charge was unlawful and must be vacated. The H-1B visa fee ruling gives immediate relief to U.S. employers that depend on skilled foreign workers in technology, engineering and other specialized fields. H-1B Visa Fee Ruling Deals Setback to Trump Administration U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin ruled in Massachusetts tha

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08 Jun 2026 16:04 PM

Trump H-1B Visa Fee Ruling Blocks $100,000 Charge

A federal judge in Boston blocked President Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee on Monday, June 8, 2026, ruling that the charge was unlawful and must be vacated. The H-1B visa fee ruling gives immediate relief to U.S. employers that depend on skilled foreign workers in technology, engineering and other specialized fields. H-1B Visa Fee Ruling Deals Setback to Trump Administration U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin ruled in Massachusetts tha

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H-1B Visa Fee Case Faces Setback After Court Upholds US Government Decision

A significant legal challenge to the steep increase in H-1B visa fees has suffered a major setback after a US District Court ruled that the federal government acted within its legal authority. The ruling has delivered a blow to business and employer groups that argued the move would restrict access to skilled foreign talent, even as the H-1B visa programme continues to face mounting pressure from stricter regulations and prolonged processing delays across the globe. The decision was i

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31 Dec 2025 12:31 PM

H-1B Visa Fee Case Faces Setback After Court Upholds US Government Decision

A significant legal challenge to the steep increase in H-1B visa fees has suffered a major setback after a US District Court ruled that the federal government acted within its legal authority. The ruling has delivered a blow to business and employer groups that argued the move would restrict access to skilled foreign talent, even as the H-1B visa programme continues to face mounting pressure from stricter regulations and prolonged processing delays across the globe. The decision was i

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US imposes $100,000 H-1B visa fee, sparking backlash from tech industry

A new visa policy introduced under the Trump administration has sent shockwaves through the United States job market, particularly affecting international professionals and technology firms. The government now mandates that employers pay a $100,000 fee for each new H-1B visa application, a move officials claim will curb abuse of the visa system and encourage hiring of American citizens. However, the measure has been met with widespread criticism from business leaders and immigration advocates

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28 Oct 2025 05:44 AM

US imposes $100,000 H-1B visa fee, sparking backlash from tech industry

A new visa policy introduced under the Trump administration has sent shockwaves through the United States job market, particularly affecting international professionals and technology firms. The government now mandates that employers pay a $100,000 fee for each new H-1B visa application, a move officials claim will curb abuse of the visa system and encourage hiring of American citizens. However, the measure has been met with widespread criticism from business leaders and immigration advocates

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U.S. clarifies $100 000 H-1B visa fee and impact on Indian students and employers

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued long-awaited guidance on October 20, 2025 clarifying the applicability of the newly introduced USD 100,000 one-time fee on certain H‑1B visa petitions, bringing much-needed clarity for international students, employers and visa applicants. The fee, initially announced in a presidential proclamation on September 19, 2025, had triggered widespread uncertainty about whether it would apply across the board. The origina

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24 Oct 2025 14:38 PM

U.S. clarifies $100 000 H-1B visa fee and impact on Indian students and employers

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued long-awaited guidance on October 20, 2025 clarifying the applicability of the newly introduced USD 100,000 one-time fee on certain H‑1B visa petitions, bringing much-needed clarity for international students, employers and visa applicants. The fee, initially announced in a presidential proclamation on September 19, 2025, had triggered widespread uncertainty about whether it would apply across the board. The origina

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Australia Increases Student Visa Application Fee to AUD 2,000: Impacts on International Education

Australia has announced a significant increase in its student visa application fee, raising it to AUD 2,000, effective July 1, 2025. This sharp hike, now making Australia the most expensive destination for student visas among major English-speaking countries, is expected to generate AUD 760 million over the next four years. The government justifies this increase as part of its efforts to manage the growing international education sector sustainably, ensuring equi

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05 Jul 2025 04:44 AM

Australia Increases Student Visa Application Fee to AUD 2,000: Impacts on International Education

Australia has announced a significant increase in its student visa application fee, raising it to AUD 2,000, effective July 1, 2025. This sharp hike, now making Australia the most expensive destination for student visas among major English-speaking countries, is expected to generate AUD 760 million over the next four years. The government justifies this increase as part of its efforts to manage the growing international education sector sustainably, ensuring equi

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US B1/B2 visa renewal from India: New Dropbox rules

US B1/B2 visa renewal from India: New Dropbox rules

U.S. plan could add $4,000 H-1B extension fee

U.S. plan could add $4,000 H-1B extension fee

Trump H-1B Fee Court Ruling Keeps $100,000 Charge Blocked

Trump H-1B Fee Court Ruling Keeps $100,000 Charge Blocked

UAE Green Visa: Who Qualifies, Costs and 5-Year Residency Benefits

UAE Green Visa: Who Qualifies, Costs and 5-Year Residency Benefits

July 1, 2026 Travel and Visa Rule Changes: 4 Updates to Know

July 1, 2026 Travel and Visa Rule Changes: 4 Updates to Know

Trump H-1B Visa Fee Ruling Blocks $100,000 Charge

Trump H-1B Visa Fee Ruling Blocks $100,000 Charge

H-1B Visa Fee Case Faces Setback After Court Upholds US Government Decision

H-1B Visa Fee Case Faces Setback After Court Upholds US Government Decision

US imposes $100,000 H-1B visa fee, sparking backlash from tech industry

US imposes $100,000 H-1B visa fee, sparking backlash from tech industry

U.S. clarifies $100 000 H-1B visa fee and impact on Indian students and employers

U.S. clarifies $100 000 H-1B visa fee and impact on Indian students and employers

Australia Increases Student Visa Application Fee to AUD 2,000: Impacts on International Education

Australia Increases Student Visa Application Fee to AUD 2,000: Impacts on International Education

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