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H-1B Visa holders struck in India as U.S. expands its screening for work permit renewals: When is it going to streamline? |

In a recent update, hundreds of H-1B Visa holders who travelled back to India for their work permit renewals are now stuck here after the US State Department’s new social media vetting policy. People who had come to India for work permit visa renewal are stranded for an unknown period . Let’s understand the new…

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Health insurance: Renewals reach record high in FY26; here’s why people are opting for it

Health insurance renewals in India have reached record highs in FY26, thanks to the rising popularity of modular, affordable, and high-cover policies, a report by Policybazaar shows.The report highlighted that over the past two years, plans designed with consumer convenience in mind, catering to different ages, city tiers, and pre-existing conditions, have made health insurance…

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White House clarifies $100,000 fee does not apply to current H1B visa holders or renewals. Safe to travel. Also, its not annual fee

TOI correspondent from Washington: The Trump White House has walked back a more stringent interpretation of the enhanced $ 100,000 H1B visa fee, clarifying it does not impact current visa holders and applies only to visa applicants in the next lottery cycle which starts around March 2026. Directly contradicting US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s statement…

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