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H-1B Rule Change Imposes $100,000 Fee, Sparking Global Uncertainty

A Sept 19, 2025 proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on most new H‑1B petitions effective Sept 21, prompting an Indian…

U.S. Expands Visa Bond Pilot: Four Countries Added to $15,000 Requirement

From Aug 20, 2025, the Visa Bond Pilot requires some B1/B2 applicants from four overstay nations to post refundable bonds…

White House Proposes Sweeping H-1B Reforms After $100K Fee

A draft rule would overhaul H-1B rules: a $100,000 fee on new abroad-filed petitions from September 21, 2025; a stricter…

Indian Couple Denied B1/B2 Third Time: A Tale of 214(b) Presumption

An Indian couple was denied a B1/B2 visa in Kolkata under INA §214(b) after a short five-question interview despite strong…

H-1B Fee Hike Targets U.S. Firms More Than Indian Giants

Forbes India reports a 22% drop in H-1B approvals to Indian nationals and a shift toward first-time hires. U.S. tech…

NRI Return After 25 Years: A Wealthy Couple’s Homecoming

A couple in the US with net worth ₹56 crore plans to return to India after 25 years, confronting tax…

Understanding Indian Tax Residency for Returning H-1B Professionals

A Reddit post from an Indian H-1B worker with an approved I-140 sparked debate about staying in the U.S. or…

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Threatens Rural Schools and Higher Education

A proposed one-time H-1B fee up to $100,000, effective September 21, 2025, would hit many new foreign hires. Rural schools…