JPMorgan CEO Criticises Sudden H-1B Fee Hike

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

International

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

International

US Revokes Visas Over Fentanyl Precursor Links

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

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 […]

International

US Student Visas Blocked for 19 Countries, Big Drop Expected

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

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 […]

International

US to Deny Visas for Celebrating Kirk’s Assassination

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the administration will deny or revoke visas for foreigners who publicly celebrate or glorify the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist. He emphasized that such behaviour is unacceptable and incompatible with US values. Supporting Statement by Deputy Secretary Earlier, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau

International

U.S. Bars Palestinian Officials From UN Visit

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

The U.S. State Department, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has revoked the visas of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and nearly 80 senior Palestinian officials ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Officials attached to the Palestinian mission at the U.N. are exempt from the order and will still be able […]

International

U.S. Halts Work Visas for Foreign Truck Drivers

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

On August 21, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the U.S. has suspended issuing work visas for commercial truck drivers. The categories affected include H-2B, E-2, and EB-3 visas. The decision was triggered after a fatal accident in Florida involving an undocumented foreign driver, raising concerns about road safety and visa vetting. […]

International

U.S. to Review 55M Visas, 5M Held by Indians

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

The United States has begun a sweeping review of 55 million active visas issued worldwide. Officials say the exercise is aimed at verifying compliance with immigration laws, visa conditions, and national security standards. The review will cover multiple categories, including tourist, student, work, and business visas. Indian Nationals Most Affected Out of the 55 million

International

U.S. Revokes Over 6,000 International Student Visas

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

The U.S. State Department has confirmed that more than 6,000 student visas have been revoked under recent immigration enforcement measures. The cancellations primarily involve F-1 student visas and were carried out following investigations into criminal activity, security risks, and visa overstays. Officials said the step was necessary to safeguard public safety and

International

U.S. Halts Gazan Visitor Visas for Medical Trips

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

The U.S. State Department has suspended the issuance of visitor visas for people from Gaza, including those traveling for urgent medical treatment. The department confirmed that the pause is temporary and linked to a review of recent visa procedures. This move affects many humanitarian cases where children and critically ill patients are brought to the […]

Business

Microsoft Says Layoffs Not Linked to H‑1B Visas

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

Microsoft has stated that its recent job cuts, which affected around 9,000 employees globally, are not related to the company’s use of the H‑1B visa program. The clarification comes in response to political criticism suggesting that the company laid off American workers while continuing to bring in foreign talent. Political Criticism from U.S. Leadership U.S. […]