work visas
US Implements Social Media Vetting for H-1B Visas: Indian Applicants Face Appointment Delays Until March 2026
Dec 10, 2025 10:37 am CST
The US State Department's new social media vetting policy has caused significant disruptions for H-1B visa applicants from India, with appointments being rescheduled from December 2025 to March 2026. This enhanced screening requires applicants to maintain public social media profiles for review, as part of broader immigration restrictions under the Trump administration that also include increased visa fees and heightened security measures.
'Walk Back': Immigration Lawyer On US $1,00,000 H-1B Visa Fee Clarification
Sep 21, 2025 08:40 am CST
Steven Brown, a partner at the business immigration law firm, Reddy Neumann Brown PC, argued that the clarification is different from the proclamation issued by President Donald Trump on Friday.
What Are Trump's Gold, Platinum, Corporate Gold Cards For H-1B Workers?
Sep 20, 2025 11:54 am CST
US President Donald Trump on Friday dramatically raised to $100,000 the annual fee for the H-1B visa for high-tech foreign workers - a move that is going to significantly impact Indians who are hired by tech firms and others.