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H-1B holders over Americans? Elon Musk’s Tesla sued for discrimination; lawsuit alleges cost-cutting through visa hiring

Tesla, the electric vehicle company led by billionaire Elon Musk, is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing it of favouring visa holders over American workers to cut labour costs.Filed Friday in the San Francisco federal court, the complaint alleges Tesla violated federal civil rights law by disproportionately hiring H-1B visa holders while laying off US […]

US visa bulletin October 2025: Major relief for EB categories; hope rises for family green card applicants

October visa bulletin has good news for EB and family visa applicants from India. The US visa bulletin for October sees major movements of dates for India in the first visa bulletin for the fiscal year 2026 that begins on October 1. The Final Action Date for EB-5 (unreserved) India applications will move forward by […]

Applying for an Umrah visa from India? Here’s everything you need to know | World News

Indian pilgrims need a valid Umrah visa, confirmed tickets, accommodation proof, and vaccination certificates for travel/Representative Image Preparing for Umrah is a deeply spiritual undertaking for Muslims in India, and it requires more than just faith—it demands meticulous planning, accurate documentation, and compliance with Saudi visa regulations. This comprehensive guide details every step Indian pilgrims […]

US visa nightmare: Indian family rejected despite Rs 50 lakh savings, global travel history, stable jobs; frustrating encounter goes viral

A seemingly routine US tourist visa application by a financially secure Indian family has gone viral after their unexpected rejection triggered a wider debate on Reddit about fairness, bias, and transparency in American visa processes.In a detailed Reddit post that has since gained traction, a 36-year-old IT professional, posting under the handle @Fun-Mind8782, shared his […]

Oman’s Golden Visa: Unlock new investment opportunities in real estate, companies, bonds, and job creation | World News

Oman’s Golden Visa grants long-term residency through investments in real estate, businesses, bonds, or job creation, promoting economic growth/Representative Image Oman’s newly launched Golden Visa program offers a groundbreaking opportunity for investors to gain long-term residency while fueling the country’s economic diversification. With multiple investment pathways and clear eligibility criteria, Oman has designed a flexible […]

Can UAE Golden Visa holders change jobs without changing their residency status? Everything you need to know | World News

UAE Golden Visa holders can change jobs without residency cancellation, but must obtain a new MoHRE-issued work permit before starting/Representative Image Golden Visa holders in the UAE enjoy a high level of flexibility when it comes to employment transitions. While the visa ensures long-term, self-sponsored residency, a valid work permit is still required to legally […]

US tightens visa rules: Interview waivers ends from September 2; Is India spared from toughest restrictions?

From September 2, 2025, nearly all non-immigrant visa applicants will be required to attend in-person interviews with US consular officers. The US state department has confirmed that this marks the end of age-based exemptions and “drop box” renewals for many categories of visas, affecting students, professionals, and frequent travelers.What is changingUntil now, applicants under the […]

US imposes ‘visa integrity fee’: India, China, Mexico most affected; experts warn of tourism decline

The United States’ decision to introduce a new $250 “visa integrity fee” has sparked concerns across the global travel industry, which is already struggling with declining arrivals amid President Donald Trump’s tough immigration policies and strained foreign relations.According to US government data, overseas travel to the US dropped 3.1% year-on-year in July, with only 19.2 […]

H-1B visa bias? Assistant attorney general Dhillon probing cases; ‘list continues to grow’

In a major development of the H-1B row, the US President Donald Trump-led administration is taking action against companies which are discriminating against American workers. The programme, which allows foreign workers to fill roles in the US, has long been criticised for limiting opportunities for native-born Americans.Assistant attorney general for Civil Rights, Harmeet Dhillon, confirmed […]

US visa shake-up: No more ‘duration of status’; plans fixed stay limits for foreign students, exchange visitors

Department of homeland security (X@dhsgov) The United States department of homeland security (DHS) has proposed new regulations to eliminate the current “duration of status” framework for certain nonimmigrant categories and replace it with fixed admission periods, ANI reported.The changes would apply to academic students (F), exchange visitors (J), and representatives of foreign media (I), according […]