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New US Green Card Public Charge Rule Takes Effect

A new US immigration rule expanding how officers assess whether certain immigrants could become a “public charge” takes effect on September 18, 2026. The change is expected to bring wider scrutiny to some green card applications, including adjustment-of-status cases submitted through Form I-485. The Department of Homeland Security has rescinded the 2022 public-charge regulations and returned to a broader case-by-case assessment. Under the revised approach,

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18 Sep 2026 09:30 AM

New US Green Card Public Charge Rule Takes Effect

A new US immigration rule expanding how officers assess whether certain immigrants could become a “public charge” takes effect on September 18, 2026. The change is expected to bring wider scrutiny to some green card applications, including adjustment-of-status cases submitted through Form I-485. The Department of Homeland Security has rescinded the 2022 public-charge regulations and returned to a broader case-by-case assessment. Under the revised approach,

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Trump Plan Could End 60-Day H-1B Grace Period After Layoffs

The Trump administration has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period that allows certain temporary visa holders, including H-1B workers, to remain in the United States after losing their jobs while they seek another employer or prepare to leave the country. The planned change was published by the Department of Homeland Security in the Federal Register, according to Reuters. If finalised, it could require affected workers to leave the country when their authorised employment end

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11 Sep 2026 13:18 PM

Trump Plan Could End 60-Day H-1B Grace Period After Layoffs

The Trump administration has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period that allows certain temporary visa holders, including H-1B workers, to remain in the United States after losing their jobs while they seek another employer or prepare to leave the country. The planned change was published by the Department of Homeland Security in the Federal Register, according to Reuters. If finalised, it could require affected workers to leave the country when their authorised employment end

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DHS Proposes $103,265 H-1B Fee for Cap-Subject Petitions

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed an additional $103,265 fee for each H-1B cap-subject petition. If finalised, the charge would be paid in addition to existing filing and statutory fees, significantly increasing employer sponsorship costs. The proposal does not target any one nationality. However, Indian professionals could be disproportionately affected because they form a major share of H-1B beneficiaries, particularly in technology and other specialised occupati

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25 Aug 2026 12:29 PM

DHS Proposes $103,265 H-1B Fee for Cap-Subject Petitions

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed an additional $103,265 fee for each H-1B cap-subject petition. If finalised, the charge would be paid in addition to existing filing and statutory fees, significantly increasing employer sponsorship costs. The proposal does not target any one nationality. However, Indian professionals could be disproportionately affected because they form a major share of H-1B beneficiaries, particularly in technology and other specialised occupati

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India-New Zealand FTA Row: Peters Alleges Visa Rule Changes Target Indians

India-New Zealand FTA Row: Peters Alleges Visa Rule Changes Target Indians New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has alleged that immigration-related terms linked to the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement have been quietly changed in a way that could affect Indian students, workers, and professionals. The allegation has triggered a political row in New Zealand, with the ruling National Party rejecting the claim and calling it misinformation. Th

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26 Jun 2026 17:22 PM

India-New Zealand FTA Row: Peters Alleges Visa Rule Changes Target Indians

India-New Zealand FTA Row: Peters Alleges Visa Rule Changes Target Indians New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has alleged that immigration-related terms linked to the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement have been quietly changed in a way that could affect Indian students, workers, and professionals. The allegation has triggered a political row in New Zealand, with the ruling National Party rejecting the claim and calling it misinformation. Th

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Indian H-1B Worker Alleges Visa Coercion In US Lawsuit

Indian H-1B Worker Alleges Employer Forced Him To Pay $100K To Keep Visa Status An Indian technology worker in the United States has filed a lawsuit alleging that his employer forced him to pay nearly $100,000 to keep his job and maintain his legal immigration status. The worker, identified as Rishikesh Raj Meesala, has accused Progress Solutions, Inc. and its Indian-origin chief executive, Sai Jitendra Kalagara, of using his H-1B visa dependency to pres

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16 Jun 2026 17:01 PM

Indian H-1B Worker Alleges Visa Coercion In US Lawsuit

Indian H-1B Worker Alleges Employer Forced Him To Pay $100K To Keep Visa Status An Indian technology worker in the United States has filed a lawsuit alleging that his employer forced him to pay nearly $100,000 to keep his job and maintain his legal immigration status. The worker, identified as Rishikesh Raj Meesala, has accused Progress Solutions, Inc. and its Indian-origin chief executive, Sai Jitendra Kalagara, of using his H-1B visa dependency to pres

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Japan Business Manager Visa Applications Drop 96% After Rule Change

Japan Tightens Business Manager Visa Rules For Foreign Entrepreneurs Japan Visa Applications Fall Sharply Japan has recorded a 96% drop in business manager visa applications after the government tightened eligibility rules last October. Immigration Services Agency data showed that applications fell from a monthly average of about 1,700 before the change to nearly 70 per month after the revised standards took effect. Offic

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15 May 2026 21:10 PM

Japan Business Manager Visa Applications Drop 96% After Rule Change

Japan Tightens Business Manager Visa Rules For Foreign Entrepreneurs Japan Visa Applications Fall Sharply Japan has recorded a 96% drop in business manager visa applications after the government tightened eligibility rules last October. Immigration Services Agency data showed that applications fell from a monthly average of about 1,700 before the change to nearly 70 per month after the revised standards took effect. Offic

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Australia Keeps Permanent Migration Cap At 185,000 In 2026–27 Budget

Australia Keeps Permanent Migration Cap At 185,000 In 2026–27 Budget Australia’s 2026–27 federal budget has confirmed that the permanent migration program will remain capped at 185,000 places. More than 70 percent of these places will be reserved for skilled migrants as the government focuses on filling labour shortages in key sectors. The government plans to prioritise onshore applicants across both skilled and family visa streams. The remai

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15 May 2026 14:21 PM

Australia Keeps Permanent Migration Cap At 185,000 In 2026–27 Budget

Australia Keeps Permanent Migration Cap At 185,000 In 2026–27 Budget Australia’s 2026–27 federal budget has confirmed that the permanent migration program will remain capped at 185,000 places. More than 70 percent of these places will be reserved for skilled migrants as the government focuses on filling labour shortages in key sectors. The government plans to prioritise onshore applicants across both skilled and family visa streams. The remai

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New US Green Card Public Charge Rule Takes Effect

New US Green Card Public Charge Rule Takes Effect

Trump Plan Could End 60-Day H-1B Grace Period After Layoffs

Trump Plan Could End 60-Day H-1B Grace Period After Layoffs

DHS Proposes $103,265 H-1B Fee for Cap-Subject Petitions

DHS Proposes $103,265 H-1B Fee for Cap-Subject Petitions

India-New Zealand FTA Row: Peters Alleges Visa Rule Changes Target Indians

India-New Zealand FTA Row: Peters Alleges Visa Rule Changes Target Indians

Indian H-1B Worker Alleges Visa Coercion In US Lawsuit

Indian H-1B Worker Alleges Visa Coercion In US Lawsuit

Japan Business Manager Visa Applications Drop 96% After Rule Change

Japan Business Manager Visa Applications Drop 96% After Rule Change

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TCS Nashik Under Scrutiny for POSH Lapses, Women Employees Raise Concerns

Bali Visa Rules Tighten For Influencers And Creators

IndiGo Pauses 6 International Routes Till September

US-Iran Doha Talks 2026: Strait Of Hormuz Reopening Talks In Focus

Khushbu Sundar Daughter Avantika Marries Shravan In Goa

Chandrayaan-3 Goddard Award 2026: ISRO Gets Global Honour For Moon Landing

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New US Green Card Public Charge Rule Takes Effect

New US Green Card Public Charge Rule Takes Effect

Trump Plan Could End 60-Day H-1B Grace Period After Layoffs

Trump Plan Could End 60-Day H-1B Grace Period After Layoffs

DHS Proposes $103,265 H-1B Fee for Cap-Subject Petitions

DHS Proposes $103,265 H-1B Fee for Cap-Subject Petitions

India-New Zealand FTA Row: Peters Alleges Visa Rule Changes Target Indians

India-New Zealand FTA Row: Peters Alleges Visa Rule Changes Target Indians

Indian H-1B Worker Alleges Visa Coercion In US Lawsuit

Indian H-1B Worker Alleges Visa Coercion In US Lawsuit

Japan Business Manager Visa Applications Drop 96% After Rule Change

Japan Business Manager Visa Applications Drop 96% After Rule Change

Australia Keeps Permanent Migration Cap At 185,000 In 2026–27 Budget

Australia Keeps Permanent Migration Cap At 185,000 In 2026–27 Budget

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