US Expands Online Checks for All H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants
The US has expanded online presence checks for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants globally from December 15. Learn about the impact on Indian professionals and expected delays.
The US has expanded online presence checks for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants globally from December 15. Learn about the impact on Indian professionals and expected delays.
China introduces a digital visa application system for Indian travellers, simplifying the process and reducing in-person visits. Learn about the new steps, fees, and what it means for India-China ties.
Google announces it will restart and ramp up US green card applications via the PERM program in 2026, ending a three-year pause. Learn about the strict new eligibility criteria for employees.
Indian passport holders can now apply for Chinese visas digitally via a new online system, reducing consulate visits to one for biometrics. The move signals a step in normalising bilateral ties.
Bangladesh suspends visa services at its missions in New Delhi and Tripura following protests. The decision, confirmed on 23 December 2025, impacts applicants. Read for details and context.
Indian passport holders can now apply for Chinese visas online via a new system launched by the embassy in Delhi. The digital process simplifies applications for tourist, business, student, and work visas.
US VP JD Vance defends Trump's H-1B visa rules, calling them 'true Christian politics' that protect American workers. Read about the legal challenges and expert analysis.
US Vice President JD Vance faces criticism for linking American identity to Christianity while advocating H-1B visa curbs. Explore the debate impacting Indian tech workers and the US economy.
The US Embassy clarifies that all H-1B and H-4 visa applications undergo global security vetting. This impacts Indian professionals and families. Learn the details and process here.
Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi suspends all consular and visa services. The move follows vandalism at a visa centre in Siliguri and India's earlier suspension in Chittagong.
US Embassy cancels H-1B visa interviews, leaving professionals stranded in India. Learn about the impact on foreign workers and the H-1B program's current challenges.
The US Embassy in India issues a global alert for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, warning of longer processing times due to expanded social media screening effective December 15. Apply early.
US H-1B visa interviews in India face months-long delays, pushing appointments to 2026. New social media screening rules are in effect. Learn how to prepare your application and avoid pitfalls.
US VP JD Vance defends Trump's H-1B visa crackdown, calling it a move against 'cheap, 3rd-world labour'. Read the full story on the impact for Indian professionals and US policy.
The US Embassy in India has issued a worldwide alert for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants. Effective December 15, all applicants face mandatory social media reviews. Learn the details and implications.
The US Embassy in India announced enhanced screening for H-1B and H-4 visas, reviewing applicants' online presence from December 15. Expect longer processing times. Apply early.
The US Embassy warns of longer H-1B and H-4 visa processing times due to new mandatory social media checks for all applicants globally. Apply early.
US VP JD Vance justifies Trump's H-1B visa crackdown as a moral imperative, causing immediate uncertainty for thousands of Indian professionals. Read about the new $100k fee and cancelled interviews.
Hundreds of Indian H-1B visa holders are stranded after a new US social media vetting policy delays renewals. Learn about the policy change and its impact on appointments.
China officially launches its online visa application system in India today, simplifying the process for tourists, business travelers, and students. Learn how to apply and what it means for India-China travel.
Dozens of Indian H-1B visa holders are stranded in India after flying home to renew work permits, facing indefinite delays and job uncertainty. Learn about the crisis and its impact.
Mass cancellations push H-1B visa stamping interviews to late 2026, causing panic. Immigration attorneys advise documenting everything and seeking remote work options. Learn the key steps to protect your job.
Tech giants Google and Apple advise employees on US work visas to avoid international travel due to visa stamping delays of up to a year at embassies, risking being stranded.
Major US visa delays up to 12 months due to enhanced screening. Google & Apple warn H-1B holders against travel. Indian professionals among the worst affected. Read more.
Hundreds of Indian H-1B visa holders are stranded in India after US consulates abruptly cancelled their renewal appointments, rescheduling them months later due to enhanced social media vetting. Read about the impact and uncertainty.
Strict US social media checks cause major visa delays, stranding Indian professionals in India. US firms adopt remote work & urgent travel plans. Learn the impact on tech sector and alternative visas.
Hundreds of Indian H-1B visa holders are stranded after US consulates abruptly cancelled their visa renewal appointments, citing new social media screening rules. Learn about the impact and what's at stake.
H-1B and H-4 visa applicants face over a year's delay in US interview slots, causing travel and family disruptions. Lawyer advises monitoring portals and avoiding non-essential travel. Read more.
The US Department of Labor has submitted a rule to raise prevailing wages for H-1B and PERM workers, potentially doubling costs. Learn the impact on Indian tech professionals and employers.
US visa interview wait times in India stretch up to 10 months for tourists. Govt reveals US now treats every visa as a national security decision, impacting schedules. Details inside.