Tag: US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

US Chamber of Commerce Raises Alarm Over H-1B Visa Fee Hike

“This proclamation only applies prospectively to petitions that have not yet been filed,” USCIS Director Joseph B. Edlow clarified in a memorandum.

September 21, 2025

USCIS Clarifies: $100,000 H-1B Fee Applies Only to New Applications, Not Renewals

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also confirmed the clarification, stressing that the $100,000 charge is a one-time filing fee, not an annual payment.

September 21, 2025

US Tightens Sports Visa Rules, Bars Transgender Women from Competing in Female Athletics

According to the new policy, any past participation of a male athlete in women’s competitions will now be treated as a negative factor in visa evaluations.

August 5, 2025

CBI Busts Multi-Crore International Cyber Fraud Racket in Pune-Mumbai; Three Arrested

The illicit operations generated an estimated ₹3–4 crore per month, which was laundered through mule bank accounts, cryptocurrencies, and hawala networks.

July 26, 2025