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Is Trump Targeting India’s Soft Exports via H-1B and Student Visa Crackdown?

Proposed rules would replace the H-1B lottery with wage-based selection and favor high-salary roles, plus a $5 million investor "Gold…

US tourist visa denial for Indian woman earning Rs 16 lakh: what went wrong

In August 2025 a young Mumbai tech professional earning Rs 16 lakh was denied a US B1/B2 visa under 214(b).…

ESTA fee to rise to $40 in U.S. starting September 30, 2025

CBP set the ESTA fee increase to $40 effective September 30, 2025. Applications approved before that date remain valid two…

Florida issues H-1B visa warning and calls for reforms

DeSantis criticized H‑1B as reforms and enforcement accelerate: FY2026 caps are reached, DHS rules from Jan 17, 2025 tightened standards,…

No Federal Stay Cap for F, J, I Visas Yet, 2025 Update

From August 20, 2025, Malawi and Zambia B-1/B-2 visitors get single-entry three-month visas with 30-day stays and refundable bonds ($5k–$15k);…

DHS Proposes First-Year F-1 Rule Blocking Major or School Changes

DHS proposed banning F-1 students from switching programs in their first year and replacing D/S with fixed stays—generally capped at…

Indians with U.S. visas can travel to Argentina without new permit

Argentina now allows Indian citizens with valid U.S. tourist visas to enter without an Argentine visa or AVE from August…

Argentina Waives Visa For Indians Holding Valid U.S. Tourist Visas

Argentina’s Resolution 353/25 allows Indian citizens with valid U.S. tourist visas to enter for tourism without an Argentine visa or…