Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Eliminate H-1B Visa Program by 2027
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Washington, DC, February 11, 2026: A Republican member of Congress has introduced legislation that would eliminate the widely used H-1B visa
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Texas Governor Orders Freeze on New H-1B Visa Petitions by State Agencies, Public Universities
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Austin, TX, January 28, 2026: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B visa petitions filed by
H-1B Visa Interview Dates in India Delayed to 2027
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT New Delhi, India, January 27, 2026: Thousands of Indian professionals seeking to work in the United States are facing long waits
Indian Applicants See Shorter US Visa Interview Waits in Some Cities
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Washington D.C., January 19, 2025: Indian applicants seeking U.S. visas may be able to secure interview appointments faster in certain cities,
US Officials Warn Indian Applicants Against ‘Guaranteed’ H-1B Visa Claims
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Washington, D.C., December 28, 2025: U.S. officials have issued a fresh warning to Indian visa applicants, cautioning them against fraudulent agents
Google Warns Visa-Dependent Employees Against International Travel Amid Lengthy US Visa Delays
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Mountain View, CA, December 21, 2025: Google has advised employees who depend on U.S. work visas to avoid international travel, warning
US Delays H-1B Visa Interviews for Thousands in India as New Security Checks Roll Out
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Thousands of Indian professionals across sectors—including technology, healthcare, engineering, research, and academia—are facing months of uncertainty after the U.S. Embassy and
DHS Shortens Work Permits From 5 Years to 18 Months to Allow More Background Checks
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Washington, D.C., December 7, 2025: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a significant policy shift that will reduce the
US Department of Labor Resumes Processing of Foreign-Labor Applications
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Washington, D.C., November 4, 2025: The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced on October 31 that its Office of Foreign Labor
US Ends Automatic Extensions of Work Permits; H-4 Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders Hit Hardest
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Washington, D.C., October 31, 2025: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially ended the automatic extension of employment authorization