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US Court Blocks $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee, But Uncertainty Persists for Indian Applicants

Court ruling offers temporary relief, while legal appeals and proposed immigration reforms continue to cloud the future of the H-1B

Proposed US Visa Rule Change Raises Concerns for Indian Students and Employers

Many international graduates gain work experience through Optional Practical Training (OPT), a programme that allows eligible students to work in

Indian Students Reassess American Universities Amid Rising Visa Uncertainty

Higher-education specialists noted that despite current uncertainty, American universities continue attracting strong demand because of research quality, industry connections, and

US Immigration Authorities Intensify Scrutiny of OPT Employment Records

Indian student organisations are urging affected graduates to seek legal guidance promptly and avoid misinformation circulating online regarding compliance procedures

US tightens opt compliance monitoring impacting Indian STEM graduates

The development highlights evolving regulatory oversight in U.S. immigration pathways and underscores the importance of compliance for Indian students navigating

Pravasi Daily News 21.03.2026

Important Indian Diaspora updates from across the world comprising visa, students, migration, Iran War, Businesses, housing crisis, Universities, skill, Gulf

Delays in OPT work authorization create uncertainty for Indian graduates across US universities

Authorities have not yet announced immediate policy changes, but discussions around improving processing efficiency are ongoing PRAVASISAMWAD.COM Processing delays in

Trump Calls It a ‘Shame’ as New Gold Card Visa Targets Retention of Global Talent

Critics argue that OPT operates without congressional approval and now supports nearly as many workers as the H-1B visa programme

Foreign students on OPT may lose tax exemption under proposed US immigration bill

Dignity Act of 2025 could require international graduates to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes PRAVASISAMWAD.COM A proposed immigration reform

Indian students in US face deportation threat over OPT compliance

Immigration experts are advising students to seek immediate legal counsel and not ignore such notices, as non-compliance can result in