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H-1B Spouses Could Lose H-4 Work Permits Under US Proposal

The US government is considering a proposal that could restrict or end work authorization for certain H-4 spouses of H-1B visa holders. No rule has taken effect yet, and current H-4 EAD holders can continue working unless a formal policy change is finalized. Thousands of families living in the United States on H-1B visas could face a major financial and career setback if the federal government moves ahead with a proposal affecting employment rights for certa

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29 Aug 2026 23:38 PM

H-1B Spouses Could Lose H-4 Work Permits Under US Proposal

The US government is considering a proposal that could restrict or end work authorization for certain H-4 spouses of H-1B visa holders. No rule has taken effect yet, and current H-4 EAD holders can continue working unless a formal policy change is finalized. Thousands of families living in the United States on H-1B visas could face a major financial and career setback if the federal government moves ahead with a proposal affecting employment rights for certa

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H-4 EAD in 2026: Current Work and Renewal Rules

H-4 EAD rules changed significantly before 2026. Eligible H-4 spouses can still apply for work authorization, but most renewal applications filed on or after October 30, 2025 no longer automatically extend an expiring EAD. Here are the current rules applicants and workers need to understand. Last updated: August 30, 2026 Eligible H-4 spouses can still apply for employment authorization in the United States, but an important EAD renewal rule changed before 2026.

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29 Aug 2026 15:17 PM

H-4 EAD in 2026: Current Work and Renewal Rules

H-4 EAD rules changed significantly before 2026. Eligible H-4 spouses can still apply for work authorization, but most renewal applications filed on or after October 30, 2025 no longer automatically extend an expiring EAD. Here are the current rules applicants and workers need to understand. Last updated: August 30, 2026 Eligible H-4 spouses can still apply for employment authorization in the United States, but an important EAD renewal rule changed before 2026.

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India Opens Attari and 10 More Entry Points to E-Visa Holders

India e-visa entry points now total 88 after the government notified Attari e-visa access, Bhopal Airport, Tirupati Airport and eight other land ports during 2026, giving eligible foreign travellers more authorised routes into the country. India Opens Attari and 10 More Entry Points to E-Visa Holders New Delhi, August 11, 2026: India has expanded its electronic visa network by notifying 11

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11 Aug 2026 04:29 AM

India Opens Attari and 10 More Entry Points to E-Visa Holders

India e-visa entry points now total 88 after the government notified Attari e-visa access, Bhopal Airport, Tirupati Airport and eight other land ports during 2026, giving eligible foreign travellers more authorised routes into the country. India Opens Attari and 10 More Entry Points to E-Visa Holders New Delhi, August 11, 2026: India has expanded its electronic visa network by notifying 11

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US Visitor Visa Bond Program Rules for Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan

The US visitor visa bond program has become permanent, affecting selected B1/B2 visa applicants from 50 countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. Eligible travellers may need to pay a refundable bond of up to $20,000, depending on a consular officer's assessment. US Visitor Visa Bond Program Becomes Permanent The United States has

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03 Aug 2026 06:07 AM

US Visitor Visa Bond Program Rules for Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan

The US visitor visa bond program has become permanent, affecting selected B1/B2 visa applicants from 50 countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. Eligible travellers may need to pay a refundable bond of up to $20,000, depending on a consular officer's assessment. US Visitor Visa Bond Program Becomes Permanent The United States has

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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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Indians lose visa-free access to iran and bolivia in 2026

Indian passport holders are facing new travel restrictions in 2026 despite an improvement in the passport’s global ranking. India’s passport rose from 85th in 2025 to 80th in the Henley Passport Index for 2026, reflecting enhanced global mobility. However, the number of countries Indian citizens can visit without a prior visa has decreased from 57 to 55. This reduction is due to updated entry rules in two countries that previously offered visa-free or visa-on-arrival access: Iran and Bolivia

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20 Jan 2026 13:00 PM

Indians lose visa-free access to iran and bolivia in 2026

Indian passport holders are facing new travel restrictions in 2026 despite an improvement in the passport’s global ranking. India’s passport rose from 85th in 2025 to 80th in the Henley Passport Index for 2026, reflecting enhanced global mobility. However, the number of countries Indian citizens can visit without a prior visa has decreased from 57 to 55. This reduction is due to updated entry rules in two countries that previously offered visa-free or visa-on-arrival access: Iran and Bolivia

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US reinstates in-person visa interviews for B1/B2 from September 2

The United States is making significant changes to its non-immigrant visa procedures, reinstating mandatory in-person interviews for most applicants under the B1 and B2 visa categories, which cover short-term business and tourist travel. These new regulations will take effect from September 2, 2025, and will affect a broad segment of travelers, especially from countries like India that have a high volume of B1/B2 applicants. According to an official update from the government on J

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29 Jul 2025 02:24 AM

US reinstates in-person visa interviews for B1/B2 from September 2

The United States is making significant changes to its non-immigrant visa procedures, reinstating mandatory in-person interviews for most applicants under the B1 and B2 visa categories, which cover short-term business and tourist travel. These new regulations will take effect from September 2, 2025, and will affect a broad segment of travelers, especially from countries like India that have a high volume of B1/B2 applicants. According to an official update from the government on J

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US halts new student visa interviews, Indian students explore other global options

In a move that has sent ripples through the global education landscape, the Trump administration announced on Tuesday, May 27, that no new student visa interviews will be scheduled at US embassies worldwide. This sudden policy change is part of a broader strategy to restrict the number of international students entering the United States and has been confirmed through a diplomatic cable issued by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Alongside the freeze on visa interviews, the administration al

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29 May 2025 04:50 AM

US halts new student visa interviews, Indian students explore other global options

In a move that has sent ripples through the global education landscape, the Trump administration announced on Tuesday, May 27, that no new student visa interviews will be scheduled at US embassies worldwide. This sudden policy change is part of a broader strategy to restrict the number of international students entering the United States and has been confirmed through a diplomatic cable issued by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Alongside the freeze on visa interviews, the administration al

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H-1B Spouses Could Lose H-4 Work Permits Under US Proposal

H-1B Spouses Could Lose H-4 Work Permits Under US Proposal

H-4 EAD in 2026: Current Work and Renewal Rules

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

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H-1B Spouses Could Lose H-4 Work Permits Under US Proposal

H-1B Spouses Could Lose H-4 Work Permits Under US Proposal

H-4 EAD in 2026: Current Work and Renewal Rules

H-4 EAD in 2026: Current Work and Renewal Rules

India Opens Attari and 10 More Entry Points to E-Visa Holders

India Opens Attari and 10 More Entry Points to E-Visa Holders

US Visitor Visa Bond Program Rules for Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan

US Visitor Visa Bond Program Rules for Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan

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

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

Indians lose visa-free access to iran and bolivia in 2026

Indians lose visa-free access to iran and bolivia in 2026

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US reinstates in-person visa interviews for B1/B2 from September 2

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