Experts Warn About Physician Shortages, Rural Care Gaps, and Global Ripple Effects
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT New immigration policies could make it harder for hospitals in the United States to hire and keep foreign-born doctors, raising concerns
Immigration
USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub Goes Offline During Visa Registration Period
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Washington, D.C., March 13, 2026: A key U.S. government database that tracks companies hiring foreign workers under the H-1B visa program
Court Says ICE Acted Unlawfully in Canceling Indian Student’s Visa
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March 1, 2026: A federal judge has ruled that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acted unlawfully when it cancelled
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
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