US News: Trump's New Visa Law Comes As A Blow To Indians Seeking H-1B Visas & Green Cards

The US Department of State's Visa Bulletin for May 2025 has delivered a serious blow to Indian nationals seeking H-1B visas and green cards, particularly those applying under the Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) category.

According to the newly published bulletin, the EB-5 Unreserved category for Indian applicants has retrogressed by over six months - from November 1, 2019, to May 1, 2019 - narrowing the eligibility window and significantly delaying the path to US permanent residency.

The bulletin attributes the setback to high demand and usage by Indian applicants, combined with increased applications from the rest of the world.