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H-1B Interview Slots Unavailable in India Until 2027
All five US consulates in India show zero H-1B interview slots through 31 December 2026, pushing H-1B visa stamping appointments to 2027.
Jun 25, 2026 Samay Raina US Visa Revoked? Viral Claim Is False
Viral posts claim Samay Raina's US visa was revoked over a Trump parody on India's Got Latent Season 2. Fact-checks confirm no such action was taken.
Jun 23, 2026 US Visa Fast-Track: Pay ₹62,550 for 10-Day Appointment
The US State Department launches a paid expedited visa appointment pilot on July 1, 2026, letting B-1/B-2 applicants skip the queue for an extra ₹62,550.
Jun 23, 2026 H-1B Visa Fraud: Two Indians Plead Guilty in California Scam
Two Indian-origin men pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud in California, creating fake University of California positions between 2020-2023.
Apr 20, 2026 US H-1B Visa Forms Updated with New Requirements from April 2026
US mandates updated Form I-129 for all H-1B cap-subject petitions from April 1, 2026. New forms require detailed wage and job information for applicants.
Apr 3, 2026 US Green Card Queue Advances for Indians in April 2026 Bulletin
April 2026 US Visa Bulletin shows EB-2 final action dates advance 10 months for Indians. Filing windows widen across employment categories.
Mar 18, 2026
US Expands $15,000 Visa Bond to 12 More Countries From April 2026
The US State Department will require B-1/B-2 visa applicants from 12 additional countries to pay refundable bonds of up to $15,000 starting April 2, 2026.
Mar 18, 2026 US Visa Processing Suspended in 6 Countries Amid Conflict
US embassies in Pakistan, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia halt visa processing indefinitely amid Middle East tensions affecting Indians.
Mar 17, 2026 US Visa Bulletin March 2026 Brings Green Card Progress for Indian
March 2026 US Visa Bulletin shows EB-1 advancing to March 2023 and EB-2 to September 2013. USCIS allows filing chart usage for faster applications.
Mar 13, 2026 USCIS Rejects Old Form I-129 for H-1B From April 2026
USCIS will reject old Form I-129 editions from April 1, 2026. Updated form adds wage level details critical for FY27 H-1B cap season filings.
Mar 12, 2026 WISA Act Introduced in Congress to Remove H-1B Visa Restriction
New WISA Act in US Congress aims to reverse Trump-era H-1B restrictions including $100,000 employer fees, easing path for skilled Indian workers.
Mar 10, 2026
US Visa Expiring Soon? Emergency Steps for Indian Traveler
US embassies in Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait suspended visa services. Immigration experts advise filing Form I-539 extension immediately.
Mar 6, 2026
2026 FIFA World Cup USA: Visa Changes Could Impact Indian Fans
New US visa policies and tightening rules may affect Indian football fans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with longer processing times expected.
Feb 5, 2026
H-1B Visa Interview Dates for Indians Pushed to 2027 - No Slots in 2026
Indian H-1B workers face unprecedented delays as US visa interview slots now unavailable until 2027
Jan 27, 2026US H-1B Visa Interview Dates Pushed to 2027 at Indian Consulates
US consulates in India are scheduling H-1B visa interviews for 2027, creating significant delays for Indian professionals.
Jan 26, 2026US Visa Bulletin December 2025 - Good News for EB-5
EB-5 visa category moves forward significantly for Indian applicants in December bulletin
Dec 1, 2025