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H-1B visa applications drop nearly 50% as new US policy changes reshape hiring

Applications for the H-1B visa program for skilled non-immigrant workers have dropped sharply this year, with immigration experts estimating a decline of nearly 50 percent compared with the previous year. The fall in filings follows significant changes to the US immigration framework that have altered the dynamics of employer participation in the work visa program. Experts say the decline is linked largely to policy adjustments that introduced a steep increase in registration costs

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09 Mar 2026 04:15 AM 59 views

H-1B visa applications drop nearly 50% as new US policy changes reshape hiring

Applications for the H-1B visa program for skilled non-immigrant workers have dropped sharply this year, with immigration experts estimating a decline of nearly 50 percent compared with the previous year. The fall in filings follows significant changes to the US immigration framework that have altered the dynamics of employer participation in the work visa program. Experts say the decline is linked largely to policy adjustments that introduced a steep increase in registration costs

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H-1B visa stamping delays push India appointments to 2027, raising travel concerns

The prolonged delay in H-1B visa stamping that began in December has continued into the new year, with no signs of immediate relief for thousands of skilled workers dependent on timely consular processing. No new interview slots have been opened at US consulates in India, and applicants are now receiving notifications that their previously scheduled appointments are being deferred as far as 2027, intensifying anxiety among visa holders and employers alike. Immigration attorneys and

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22 Jan 2026 13:00 PM 417 views

H-1B visa stamping delays push India appointments to 2027, raising travel concerns

The prolonged delay in H-1B visa stamping that began in December has continued into the new year, with no signs of immediate relief for thousands of skilled workers dependent on timely consular processing. No new interview slots have been opened at US consulates in India, and applicants are now receiving notifications that their previously scheduled appointments are being deferred as far as 2027, intensifying anxiety among visa holders and employers alike. Immigration attorneys and

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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 338 views

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 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 518 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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US tech firms advise H-1B visa holders to avoid travel amid rule changes

Several major technology companies in the United States have advised employees working on H-1B visas to avoid international travel or return to the country immediately, as uncertainty grows around new immigration rules, higher application costs, and prolonged delays in visa interview appointments. The guidance reflects mounting concern among employers and workers about potential re-entry complications and extended periods of disruption caused by recent policy changes. In recent mont

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22 Dec 2025 12:03 PM 373 views

US tech firms advise H-1B visa holders to avoid travel amid rule changes

Several major technology companies in the United States have advised employees working on H-1B visas to avoid international travel or return to the country immediately, as uncertainty grows around new immigration rules, higher application costs, and prolonged delays in visa interview appointments. The guidance reflects mounting concern among employers and workers about potential re-entry complications and extended periods of disruption caused by recent policy changes. In recent mont

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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 410 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 254 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 449 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 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 486 views

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 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 391 views

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 683 views

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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H-1B visa applications drop nearly 50% as new US policy changes reshape hiring

H-1B visa applications drop nearly 50% as new US policy changes reshape hiring

H-1B visa stamping delays push India appointments to 2027, raising travel concerns

H-1B visa stamping delays push India appointments to 2027, raising travel concerns

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 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

US tech firms advise H-1B visa holders to avoid travel amid rule changes

US tech firms advise H-1B visa holders to avoid travel amid rule changes

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

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 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

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