Indian Students In US Face New Work Rules: CPT, OPT And H-1B Explained

Indian Students In US Face New Work Rules: CPT, OPT And H-1B Explained

Last Updated:August 31, 2026, 1:34 PM IST CPT is available to eligible F-1 students during their studies, while the H-1B visa allows US employers to hire foreign workers for specialised jobs. The August 24 memo mainly affects CPT, not H-1B applications. (Representative image/File) The United States has increased scrutiny of work opportunities for international students,…

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“Patently Unlawful”: US Judge Strikes Policy Suspending Immigrant Visa For 75 Nations

“Patently Unlawful”: US Judge Strikes Policy Suspending Immigrant Visa For 75 Nations

Washington: A US judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries, saying that the policy exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statutory authority. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan said the policy that the State Department announced in January was “patently unlawful”…

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अमेरिका ने एच-1बी वीजा देने की प्रक्रिया में बदलाव किया:  अब सैलरी के आधार पर होगा चयन; 1 अप्रैल से नया फार्म I-129 लागू होगा

अमेरिका ने एच-1बी वीजा देने की प्रक्रिया में बदलाव किया: अब सैलरी के आधार पर होगा चयन; 1 अप्रैल से नया फार्म I-129 लागू होगा

America has made major changes in the H-1B visa process. Now the beneficiaries will be selected on the basis of salary instead of random lottery. For this, the US Immigration Agency has created a new system of Form I-129, which will be made mandatory from April 1, 2026. Companies will have to provide job related…

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अमेरिका ने एच-1बी वीजा देने की प्रक्रिया में बदलाव किया:  अब सैलरी के आधार पर होगा चयन; 1 अप्रैल से नया फार्म I-129 लागू होगा

अमेरिका ने एच-1बी वीजा देने की प्रक्रिया में बदलाव किया: अब सैलरी के आधार पर होगा चयन; 1 अप्रैल से नया फार्म I-129 लागू होगा

America has made major changes in the H-1B visa process. Now the beneficiaries will be selected on the basis of salary instead of random lottery. For this, the US Immigration Agency has created a new system of Form I-129, which will be made mandatory from April 1, 2026. Companies will have to provide job related…

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Study Abroad: 8 Countries With Simplified Visa Processes For Indian Students

Study Abroad: 8 Countries With Simplified Visa Processes For Indian Students

Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 3:39 PM IST From Germany to Malaysia, here are five countries with streamlined visa procedures and welcoming policies for international students. Planning to study abroad? Here are 8 countries with easier visa processes. (AI Image) If you’re considering pursuing higher education abroad, you’ll be pleased to know that some countries have…

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Why US Consulates In India Have No H-1B Visa Interview Dates Until 2027?

Why US Consulates In India Have No H-1B Visa Interview Dates Until 2027?

Last Updated:January 25, 2026, 5:20 PM IST Visa offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata currently have no regular interview slots available. US Consulates In India Have Run Out Of H-1B Interview Dates Till 2027. (Representational image/Getty) Indian professionals in the United States are facing fresh uncertainty under the Donald Trump administration, as US…

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US To Halt Visa Processing For 75 Nations, Including Pak, Bangladesh: Report

US To Halt Visa Processing For 75 Nations, Including Pak, Bangladesh: Report

The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The State Department, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, said it had instructed consular…

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US To Halt Visa Processing For 75 Nations, Including Pak, Bangladesh: Report

US To Halt Visa Processing For 75 Nations, Including Pak, Bangladesh: Report

The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The State Department, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, said it had instructed consular…

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ट्रम्प पाकिस्तान-बांग्लादेश समेत 75 देशों के लिए वीजा सर्विस रोकेंगे:  लिस्ट में भारत के 6 पड़ोसी; मकसद-अमेरिका आने वाले विदेशियों की संख्या घटे

ट्रम्प पाकिस्तान-बांग्लादेश समेत 75 देशों के लिए वीजा सर्विस रोकेंगे: लिस्ट में भारत के 6 पड़ोसी; मकसद-अमेरिका आने वाले विदेशियों की संख्या घटे

America has decided to stop the entire process of issuing visas for 75 countries including Pakistan-Bangladesh from January 21. According to Fox News, this decision has been taken on the basis of a memo from the US State Department. The purpose of this decision is to reduce the number of foreigners coming to America. The…

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