Indian professionals
'Trying To Put Toothpaste Back In Tube': Ex-Diplomat On H-1B Visa Fee Hike Clarification
Sep 21, 2025 05:07 pm CST
Former senior diplomat Mahesh Sachdev criticised the US administration's sudden decision to raise the H-1B visa fee to $100,000, saying the move was rushed and continues to hamper the free flow of Indian professionals despite partial modifications.
Indian Embassy In US Issues Emergency Helpline Amid H-1B Visa Fee
Sep 21, 2025 10:56 am CST
In a move that has set off alarm bells among Indian professionals, United States President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing an annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visa applications.
Revised H-1B Fee Only For New Applicants, Won't Affect Renewals Either: Sources
Sep 21, 2025 02:21 am CST
In a big relief for Indians who are currently on H-1B visas, the new $100,000 fee will apply only to the next upcoming lottery cycle and not existing holders or renewals, a White House official told NDTV.
'Return To US Within 24 Hours, Don't Leave': Meta, Microsoft To H-1B Visa Holders
Sep 21, 2025 02:12 am CST
Major companies such as Meta and Microsoft went into a huddle on Saturday morning and urged all their H-1B visa holders to not leave the US for at least 14 days.
From Cars And Chocolates To Scotch And Salmon: What Gets Cheaper With India-UK Trade Deal
Jul 24, 2025 08:58 pm CST
On Thursday, the India-UK Free Trade Agreement was signed and formalised, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UK, where he met his counterpart Keir Starmer.