US Clarifies Green Card Rules

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2026

International

The US Department of Homeland Security has clarified that most green card applicants will not need to leave the United States while their applications are being processed, easing concerns among immigrants and employers. US Green Card Rule Clarification The clarification came after confusion

International

US States Challenge H-1B Visa Fee Hike in Court

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

A group of 20 US states has filed a lawsuit against the Donald Trump administration over a steep increase in H-1B visa fees, arguing that the move will hurt American businesses and undermine the country’s ability to attract skilled foreign talent. The states have described the fee hike as excessive and unlawful, saying it goes […]

International

H-1B Approvals for Indian IT Firms Hit 10-Year Low

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

New H-1B visa approvals for Indian IT companies have fallen sharply, dropping to 4,573 in FY 2025 — the lowest level recorded in a decade. The figure marks a steep decline compared to both 2024 and earlier years, signalling a major shift in U.S. visa patterns affecting Indian tech firms. U.S. Tech Companies Dominate New […]

International

Chennai Visa Claim Triggers H-1B Controversy

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

Former U.S. congressman and economist Dave Brat has alleged that Chennai alone received 220,000 H-1B visas, a number far exceeding the annual U.S. cap of 85,000. He claimed this figure indicates “industrial-scale fraud” in the system and pointed to the high share of H-1B visas traditionally issued to Indian nationals. Why The Claim Is Disputed […]

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H-1B Under Siege: Trump’s $100,000 Gamble and Why India Still Holds the Cards

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

The U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred global debate, this time with a proclamation that slaps a massive $100,000 fee on every new H-1B visa petition filed for workers outside the United States. The order, which came into effect on September 21, 2025, is set to last for 12 months but can be […]