US lawmakers have cautioned that President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes and visa policy changes are putting strain on the India–US relationship, one of Washington’s most important strategic partnerships. The warnings came during a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing examining bilateral
The United States has revoked around 85,000 visas in 2025 as part of an immigration and security enforcement drive. Officials confirmed that the cancellations happened across multiple visa categories, including students and workers. Public Safety Cited As Main Reason According to the State Department, the primary reasons behind the cancellations were public safety and
The United States will begin screening the social media profiles of all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants from December 15. Applicants must ensure that the accounts listed in their visa forms are publicly visible to consular officers. The new requirement is in addition to existing security checks and will apply during visa interviews and processing. […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has begun suspending visa issuance for most Pakistani passport holders, with exceptions only for blue (government) and diplomatic passports. The restriction follows reports that several Pakistani visitors were involved in criminal activities, including begging, overstaying and other offences. The move was confirmed by a senior Pakistani
The United States Department of State has issued fresh guidance suggesting that foreign nationals applying for visas may face rejection if they have chronic health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease or other costly long-term illnesses. The cable directs visa officers to assess whether applicants might become a “public charge” by requiring extensive health
Walmart Inc. has temporarily halted job offers to candidates who would require new H-1B visa sponsorships in the United States. The decision is being made in light of a newly imposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B applications by the U.S. administration. Reason Behind the Move Sources indicate the fee hike is prompting companies to reevaluate […]
The U.S. State Department has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals after they allegedly celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk on social media. The individuals are from Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Paraguay, and South Africa. Reasoning and Enforcement Officials said the posts included comments such as Kirk “deserved to burn in hell” and other […]
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticised the U.S. government’s sudden decision to impose a $100,000 fee on each new H-1B visa application. He said the move “came out of the blue” and stressed that businesses were not given time to prepare. Impact on Immigration and Business Mobility Dimon warned that abrupt visa policy changes risk harming […]
The United States has revoked and denied visas to several Indian business executives and their family members over allegations of involvement in trafficking fentanyl precursors — chemicals used to manufacture the powerful opioid fentanyl. Reason Behind the Move The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi cited concerns that these individuals were linked to networks supplying or […]
A new U.S. policy now blocks student visa issuance to citizens of 19 countries who do not already hold valid visas. These are mainly F-1, J-1, and M-1 categories. The rule means many who planned to begin studies this fall may be unable to enter U.S. colleges. Scale of the Impact Over 5,700 students who […]















