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US Embassy delays H-1B visa interviews in India, pushing appointments to 2026

The US Embassy in India has postponed temporary work visa interviews scheduled for mid-December, triggering widespread concern among Indian professionals awaiting H-1B visa processing. The affected interviews have now been rescheduled to March and April 2026, according to communications sent to applicants and legal experts familiar with the matter. The unexpected decision has disrupted travel and employment plans for thousands of workers who rely on timely visa stamping to continue their role

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12 Dec 2025 10:33 AM

US Embassy delays H-1B visa interviews in India, pushing appointments to 2026

The US Embassy in India has postponed temporary work visa interviews scheduled for mid-December, triggering widespread concern among Indian professionals awaiting H-1B visa processing. The affected interviews have now been rescheduled to March and April 2026, according to communications sent to applicants and legal experts familiar with the matter. The unexpected decision has disrupted travel and employment plans for thousands of workers who rely on timely visa stamping to continue their role

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New Delhi and Chennai show significant improvement in US visa appointment timelines

Indian applicants planning travel to the United States for study, employment or tourism are experiencing notable changes in visa wait times, with several US consulates across the country reporting shorter delays. According to the latest data from the US State Department’s Global Visa Wait Times portal, appointment backlogs for student, work and visitor visas now vary widely by location but show meaningful improvement compared with previous months. Applicants are being encouraged to monitor

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03 Dec 2025 14:22 PM

New Delhi and Chennai show significant improvement in US visa appointment timelines

Indian applicants planning travel to the United States for study, employment or tourism are experiencing notable changes in visa wait times, with several US consulates across the country reporting shorter delays. According to the latest data from the US State Department’s Global Visa Wait Times portal, appointment backlogs for student, work and visitor visas now vary widely by location but show meaningful improvement compared with previous months. Applicants are being encouraged to monitor

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New visa policies make studying and working abroad tougher for Indians

The path to studying or working abroad, once viewed as a clear and achievable journey, is becoming increasingly complicated as major economies introduce tighter immigration and visa rules. Countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Canada, and Australia have each rolled out new policies in the past two years that collectively raise costs, elevate salary requirements, and reduce the number of visas available for international students and skilled professionals. For many,

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07 Nov 2025 02:08 AM

New visa policies make studying and working abroad tougher for Indians

The path to studying or working abroad, once viewed as a clear and achievable journey, is becoming increasingly complicated as major economies introduce tighter immigration and visa rules. Countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Canada, and Australia have each rolled out new policies in the past two years that collectively raise costs, elevate salary requirements, and reduce the number of visas available for international students and skilled professionals. For many,

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Walmart halts H-1B visa hiring amid new $100,000 application fee policy

Walmart Inc. has temporarily halted its job offers to candidates requiring H-1B work visas, according to people familiar with the company’s internal hiring policy. The decision follows the Trump administration’s recent move to impose a $100,000 application fee on new H-1B petitions — a significant shift in immigration policy that has prompted widespread reassessment among U.S. corporations employing international talent. The temporary hiring freeze primarily affects Walmart’

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21 Oct 2025 18:02 PM

Walmart halts H-1B visa hiring amid new $100,000 application fee policy

Walmart Inc. has temporarily halted its job offers to candidates requiring H-1B work visas, according to people familiar with the company’s internal hiring policy. The decision follows the Trump administration’s recent move to impose a $100,000 application fee on new H-1B petitions — a significant shift in immigration policy that has prompted widespread reassessment among U.S. corporations employing international talent. The temporary hiring freeze primarily affects Walmart’

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US H-1B visa debate reignites as tech leaders defend Indian talent in innovation

The debate over the H-1B visa program in the United States has flared up again after Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene called for its end, specifically targeting Indian workers. Her remarks came in response to US president Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on Indian oil imports, which were initially increased to 25 percent and have now doubled to 50 percent. Linking the visa issue to trade policy, she posted on X, stating that Indian H-1B visas were replacing American

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08 Aug 2025 08:53 AM

US H-1B visa debate reignites as tech leaders defend Indian talent in innovation

The debate over the H-1B visa program in the United States has flared up again after Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene called for its end, specifically targeting Indian workers. Her remarks came in response to US president Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on Indian oil imports, which were initially increased to 25 percent and have now doubled to 50 percent. Linking the visa issue to trade policy, she posted on X, stating that Indian H-1B visas were replacing American

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Ken Griffin Urges Automatic U.S. Work Visas for Foreign Graduates to Retain Global Talent

A prominent voice in the American financial sector has reignited the debate around immigration reform by advocating for automatic work visas for international students graduating from U.S. universities. The proposal is gaining attention for its simplicity and potential to retain top global talent educated within the country. The suggestion, made by billionaire investor Ken Griffin, centers on the belief that the United States should immediately offer a work visa to anyone who comp

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09 May 2025 03:51 AM

Ken Griffin Urges Automatic U.S. Work Visas for Foreign Graduates to Retain Global Talent

A prominent voice in the American financial sector has reignited the debate around immigration reform by advocating for automatic work visas for international students graduating from U.S. universities. The proposal is gaining attention for its simplicity and potential to retain top global talent educated within the country. The suggestion, made by billionaire investor Ken Griffin, centers on the belief that the United States should immediately offer a work visa to anyone who comp

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US Embassy delays H-1B visa interviews in India, pushing appointments to 2026

US Embassy delays H-1B visa interviews in India, pushing appointments to 2026

New Delhi and Chennai show significant improvement in US visa appointment timelines

New Delhi and Chennai show significant improvement in US visa appointment timelines

New visa policies make studying and working abroad tougher for Indians

New visa policies make studying and working abroad tougher for Indians

Walmart halts H-1B visa hiring amid new $100,000 application fee policy

Walmart halts H-1B visa hiring amid new $100,000 application fee policy

US H-1B visa debate reignites as tech leaders defend Indian talent in innovation

US H-1B visa debate reignites as tech leaders defend Indian talent in innovation

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India’s 180-Day Registration Rule: What Foreign Visitors Should Know

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Extreme heat kills 12 in Maryland, sends thousands to hospitals across region

Vijay turns 52: From box office king to Tamil Nadu CM

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4.6 magnitude earthquake shakes Santa Cruz Mountains, minor damage reported

Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark social media addiction case

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US Embassy delays H-1B visa interviews in India, pushing appointments to 2026

US Embassy delays H-1B visa interviews in India, pushing appointments to 2026

New Delhi and Chennai show significant improvement in US visa appointment timelines

New Delhi and Chennai show significant improvement in US visa appointment timelines

New visa policies make studying and working abroad tougher for Indians

New visa policies make studying and working abroad tougher for Indians

Walmart halts H-1B visa hiring amid new $100,000 application fee policy

Walmart halts H-1B visa hiring amid new $100,000 application fee policy

US H-1B visa debate reignites as tech leaders defend Indian talent in innovation

US H-1B visa debate reignites as tech leaders defend Indian talent in innovation

Ken Griffin Urges Automatic U.S. Work Visas for Foreign Graduates to Retain Global Talent

Ken Griffin Urges Automatic U.S. Work Visas for Foreign Graduates to Retain Global Talent

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YSR Congress Party Alleges Intimidation of Social Media Activists by Andhra Pradesh Government

Extreme heat kills 12 in Maryland, sends thousands to hospitals across region

Vijay turns 52: From box office king to Tamil Nadu CM

Nikitha Godishala Murder Case: Arjun Sharma Held in India

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