India, July 11 -- The Trump administration is preparing a fresh set of immigration proposals that could reshape some of the most widely used pathways for foreign professionals and students to enter and work in the United States.

The proposed measures, outlined in the latest regulatory agendas released by the US Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Labor (DOL) and State, have not yet taken effect. If approved after the federal rulemaking process, they could tighten eligibility requirements, increase compliance obligations for employers and create new hurdles for H-1B visa holders, green card applicants and international students.

India is expected to be among the countries most affected, as Indian nationals account for a significant s...