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Jaishankar flags US visa troubles, Rubio responds

Jaishankar flags US visa troubles, Rubio says 'not targeted at India'

India | May 24, 2026, 01:42 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised concerns over difficulties faced by Indians in getting US visas during talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi. Rubio said the tougher immigration measures are part of a global reform process and not specifically targeted at India.

US revoked over 100,000 visas in 2025; State Department says, 'Will continue to deport these thugs'

World | Jan 13, 2026, 08:08 AM IST

The Trump administration has intensified crackdown on immigration, both illegal and legal, and tightened rules for individuals seeking to enter the US for work or study.

US visa rule changed: Interviews restricted to country of citizenship; move to impact Indians

India | Sep 08, 2025, 08:37 PM IST

In the past, many Indian applicants opted for interview slots in countries like Singapore, Thailand and Germany to bypass long waiting times. This rule came during Covid due to a huge backlog of applicants and long wait for appointments.

US proposes new rules to end 'visa abuse' by foreign students | What you need to know

World | Aug 28, 2025, 06:38 AM IST

In a statement, a DHS spokesperson said the proposed new regulations would help in ending visa abuse "by limiting the amount of time certain visa holders are allowed" to stay in the country. This would ease the burden on the federal government to oversee foreign students.

US to impose Integrity Fee: What is it and how will it impact Indian students and tourists?

World | Jul 11, 2025, 06:05 PM IST

According to reports, the new fee applies to almost all non-immigrant visa holders, including tourists, students, H-1B professionals, and exchange visitors. It is not applicable to those holding diplomatic visas.

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'No US visa for foreigners who censor Americans on social media': Rubio doubles down on Trump's curb

World | May 28, 2025, 11:04 PM IST

'For too long, Americans have been fined, harassed, and even charged by foreign authorities for exercising their free speech rights. Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy that will apply to foreign officials and persons who are complicit in censoring Americans, Rubio said.

US grants visa to family of Indian student Neelam Shinde, who is in coma

World | Feb 28, 2025, 10:55 AM IST

The US Embassy has granted visas to the family of Indian student Neelam Shinde, who is in a coma after a serious accident. The approval came after government intervention, ensuring her family can be by her side during medical treatment.

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Trump administration to revoke student visas of 'Hamas sympathisers,' says White House

World | Jan 29, 2025, 10:52 PM IST

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to revoke student visas of individuals deemed "Hamas sympathisers" on US college campuses. The administration also plans to deport non-citizen students involved in pro-Palestinian protests.

Indians move slightly ahead in Green Card race: Here's what US Visa Bulletin hints

World | Dec 13, 2024, 02:52 PM IST

The US Department of State issues a monthly Visa Bulletin, providing information regarding the availability of immigrant visa numbers for applicants seeking a green card in the United States.

US tightens visa policy for those who misuse spyware to target journalists, activists

World | Feb 06, 2024, 07:32 AM IST

The new policy, which is organized under the existing Immigration and National Act, applies to a broad group of individuals involved in hacking operations that in some form "surveil, harass, suppress, or intimidate individuals including journalists, activists, other persons.

US hikes visa fees of several categories including H1-B, EB-5 which are most popular among Indians

World | Feb 01, 2024, 03:47 PM IST

The fee adjustments, as well as changes to the forms and fee structures used by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), will result in net costs, benefits, and transfer payments.

US Mission to India surpasses one million Visas in 2023

US Mission to India processes 1 million visas, Indians made over 1 in 10 visa applications worldwide

World | Sep 28, 2023, 02:10 PM IST

With the latest development, India represents over 10% of all visa applicants worldwide, including 20% of all student visa applicants and 65% of all H&L-category (employment) visa applicants.

What's behind long Green Card wait time for India | Explains US Official

World | May 19, 2023, 01:15 PM IST

The US immigration law provides for approximately 140,000 employment-based green cards to be issued each year of which only seven per can go to individuals from a single country.

New US Visa Rules: Fear of deportation, unpaid loans amid pandemic grip Indian students

Higher Studies | Jul 12, 2020, 03:01 PM IST

While Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Johns Hopkins University have filed a lawsuit seeking to revoke the order, some universities, including Princeton University, Stanford University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and Cornell University have announced their support for the lawsuit.

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