scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicH-1B visa

Topic: H-1B visa

Red carpet for US H1-Bs, others get in line—Canada’s big immigration pivot, courtesy Carney

The Carney govt’s new budget earmarks $1.7 bn to attract top H-1B professionals from US while slashing student & temporary worker visas—marking a sharp shift from Trudeau’s open-door policy.

India’s ‘most valuable export’ & impact of Trump sanctions on Russian oil giants

Global media also discusses Emirates NBD buying a 60 percent stake in RBI & how Indian doctors carry US rural healthcare on their shoulders.

US clarifies who is exempt from $100,000 H1-B visa fee. There’s good news for Indian students & techies

For new H-1B visa petitions filed 21 September onwards, as well as applicants without a valid visa and outside the US currently, the $100,000 fee is must.

China launches K visa amid H-1B row. It is Beijing’s latest move to attract global talent

Since the K visa does not require employer sponsorship, more Indian tech professionals may choose to pursue careers in China.

Amid US H-1B visa furore, Germany promises ‘liberal & stable’ migration policies for Indians

In conversation with ThePrint, Ambassador Philipp Ackermann says skilled Indian workers are welcome in Germany. ‘Indians are considered diligent, industrious people’.

Indian art market finds its footing at home & how Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike is fuelling anxiety

Economist looks at art collector Shalini Passi’s garden in Delhi, NYT probes H-1B visa fee damage & Guardian reports on power needs in India and clash with New Delhi’s climate goals.

Can India retain its skilled workers amid H-1B fee hike & the ‘boldness’ of Naveen Jindal

The New York Times reports on the struggles of apple farmers in Jammu & Kashmir as this year’s unrelenting monsoon destroyed their crops. 

Chinese immigrant ban in 1882, European inflow, H-1B tussle—US immigration debate is 150 yrs old

To allow or not to allow: A deep dive into US research & records shows how advantages & disadvantages of immigrants have been part of American public discourse since the 19th century.

India’s IT firms must reduce dependence on North America, think long term

India’s IT services companies are not holding firms. They should focus on creating long-term value for shareholders instead of returning cash to keep share values up.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.