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H-1B modernisation rule: Key updates to simplify hiring skilled foreign workers
1 day, 10 hours ago

H-1B modernisation rule: Key updates to simplify hiring skilled foreign workers

India Today  

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will implement major updates to the H-1B visa program starting January 17, 2025. This overhaul, known as the H-1B Modernisation Final Rule, aims to simplify the hiring process for highly skilled foreign professionals while strengthening oversight. KEY CHANGES IN THE H-1B PROGRAM Employers hiring H-1B workers must now use an updated Form I-129, which …

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Putting America first requires H-1B visa reform
3 days, 9 hours ago

Putting America first requires H-1B visa reform

Live Mint  

A civil war has erupted among Donald Trump’s supporters over the H-1B program, America’s primary visa for skilled workers. The H-1B program is supposed to be reserved for workers in occupations requiring specialized knowledge, but that can include anything from biochemists earning hundreds of thousands to acupuncturists making less than the median household. While this would have been an improvement, …

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H-1B Backlash Shows Indians They’re Not So Special Anymore
3 days, 13 hours ago

H-1B Backlash Shows Indians They’re Not So Special Anymore

Live Mint  

-- Indians have long been proud of what they see as their outperformance in the information technology sector. Some on the left, like Senator Bernie Sanders, joined in the right’s chorus, deriding H-1B recipients as “low-wage indentured servants.” The controversy seems oddly outdated to anyone familiar with the Indian IT sector. Digitalization has progressed enough that many lower-end jobs can …

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Indian tech firms in US secure 20% of H-1B visas in 2024, Infosys leads
4 days, 10 hours ago

Indian tech firms in US secure 20% of H-1B visas in 2024, Infosys leads

India Today  

Indian tech companies secured nearly 20% of all H-1B visas issued by the United States in 2024, according to data from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Out of 1.3 lakh H-1B visas granted to various employers during the April-September period, Indian companies were issued 24,766 visas. Other major Indian IT firms also featured prominently, with Wipro obtaining 1,634 visas …

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Self-exiled Chinese businessman’s chief of staff gets 10 years in prison in $1B fraud
4 days, 10 hours ago

Self-exiled Chinese businessman’s chief of staff gets 10 years in prison in $1B fraud

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The chief of staff for a Chinese businessman sought by the government of China was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison for her role in the $1 billion fraud case. Judge Analisa Torres said Wang was an “integral part of the conspiracy” carried out by Guo Wengui, who was convicted at a July trial and awaits …

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Bank holiday on Jan 6: Are banks open or closed on Monday for Sri Guru Gobind Singh's birthday?
5 days, 5 hours ago

Bank holiday on Jan 6: Are banks open or closed on Monday for Sri Guru Gobind Singh's birthday?

Hindustan Times  

Banks in Chandigarh will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025 for the occasion of Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s birthday. Sikh devotees pay respects at the illuminated Golden Temple in Amritsar on January 5, 2025, on the eve of the birth anniversary of the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh The Reserve Bank of India mandates that banks …

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Indian tech companies take a fifth of all US H-1B visas: Infosys, TCS, Cognizant lead the pack
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Indian tech companies take a fifth of all US H-1B visas: Infosys, TCS, Cognizant lead the pack

Hindustan Times  

Tech companies originating from India took over a fifth of all H1B visas issued by the US, according to a report by news agency PTI which cited an analysis by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. The US H-1B visa programme allows US companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. Infosys, which got 8,140 visas, Tata Consultancy Services …

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H-1B visa: Here's how much it will cost you in 2025
5 days, 6 hours ago

H-1B visa: Here's how much it will cost you in 2025

Hindustan Times  

The H-1B work visa program of the US which allows employers there to hire foreign workers, also comes with several fees that varies depending on the type of petition being filed as well as the employer's status. H-1B visa costs in 2025 1) H-1B registration Cost: $10 This registration fee with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services in March each …

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Indian IT services companies shed reliance on H-1B visas
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5 days, 10 hours ago

Indian IT services companies shed reliance on H-1B visas

Live Mint  

Donald Trump’s return as the president for a second time has again triggered concerns about the fate of H-1B visas, which allow highly skilled non-immigrants to work in the US. “IT services companies have increased their hiring in the US, which is causing the H-1B visa requirements to come down," said Abhishek Kumar, equity research analyst for JM Financial. Infosys …

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Trump’s win inaugurates a new chapter of racism against Indians
5 days, 16 hours ago

Trump’s win inaugurates a new chapter of racism against Indians

Hindustan Times  

The beginning of this new chapter was marked by the most intense bout of racism that Indians faced since the 9/11 terror attacks led to suspicion, prejudice and attacks against Brown people. To their credit, Musk and Sacks fully backed Krishnan, with Musk directly taking on the racists, asserting that the Republican Party had to be cleansed of them, explaining …

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Here's who is visiting India from Biden admin on last trip before Donald Trump takes office
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6 days, 20 hours ago

Here's who is visiting India from Biden admin on last trip before Donald Trump takes office

Hindustan Times  

US national security advisor Jake Sullivan will visit India on Sunday and Monday in the last high-profile meet with India of the outgoing Joe Biden administration. US national security advisor Jake Sullivan will be visiting India The meet will reportedly focus on strengthening cooperation in strategic technologies, reported news agency Associated Press. Sullivan will be giving a speech at the …

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India says H-1B visas will help ‘skilled professionals’ following Trump, Musk support
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India says H-1B visas will help ‘skilled professionals’ following Trump, Musk support

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stressed the mutual advantages of skilled professional mobility between India and the United States, particularly in light of the ongoing debate over H-1B visas. We look forward to further deepening India-US economic ties, which are to our mutual benefit.” The discussion over H-1B visas gained momentum last month after US President-elect Donald Trump, Elon …

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Article published by US newspapers in 1910 exposes history of Hinduphobia amid H-1B visa debate
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Article published by US newspapers in 1910 exposes history of Hinduphobia amid H-1B visa debate

Op India  

The recent discussions surrounding the H-1B visa have exposed the underlying sentiments of neo-Nazis and white nationalists, who have never truly hidden their racist ideologies. The Detroit Times, 1910 "HINDUS CONTINUE TO FLOCK TO U.S." "No Effort Made at Frisco to Stop Entry of Undesirables, Although Other Ports Bar Them" "The dumping place for the scum of the orient and …

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Politics: The legacy and life of president Jimmy Carter.
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Politics: The legacy and life of president Jimmy Carter.

Slate  

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the presidency and post-presidential life of Jimmy Carter; the infighting of Elon Musk v. MAGA; and the possibilities of citizens’ assemblies with The New Yorker’s Nick Romeo. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show: John Dickerson for CBS Mornings: John Dickerson on Jimmy Carter’s legacy and a …

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Bernie Sanders accuses Musk of seeking cheaper, not brainier, immigrant labor with H-1B visas
1 week, 1 day ago

Bernie Sanders accuses Musk of seeking cheaper, not brainier, immigrant labor with H-1B visas

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders weighed in on the H-1B visa …

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Amid raging H-1B visa debate, US Tech workers seek end to OPT programme to protect US college grads
1 week, 1 day ago

Amid raging H-1B visa debate, US Tech workers seek end to OPT programme to protect US college grads

Live Mint  

Amid the raging debate over the H-1B visa, supporters of US President-elect Donald Trump have questioned the Optional Practical Training programme, and charged that it hampered job opportunities for fresh American college graduates. This programme, a gateway to securing an H-1B visa, has become a point of debate on American jobs for foreign workers. Created illegally like DACA, Trump should …

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Influential US politician says Elon Musk hiring cheaper tech servants from India with H1B visa
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1 week, 1 day ago

Influential US politician says Elon Musk hiring cheaper tech servants from India with H1B visa

India Today  

US Senator Bernie Sanders has voiced strong criticism against Elon Musk, accusing the tech billionaire of exploiting the H-1B visa system to hire lower-wage foreign workers like Indians rather than employing highly skilled American labour. Sanders’ statement comes amid a heated debate over using the H-1B visa program, which allows US companies to hire skilled workers from abroad. In a …

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India stresses skilled professionals' role in ties with US amid H-1B visa scrutiny
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India stresses skilled professionals' role in ties with US amid H-1B visa scrutiny

India Today  

In a recent statement, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, emphasised the importance of the India-US economic partnership, highlighting the crucial role of skilled professionals in driving growth and innovation. Jaiswal's comments come at a time when the H-1B visa programme, which allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations, is under scrutiny. While Trump's campaign …

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‘We’re going to rip your face off’ in visa fight, Steve Bannon warns Elon Musk
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1 week, 2 days ago

‘We’re going to rip your face off’ in visa fight, Steve Bannon warns Elon Musk

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s one-time White House strategist Steve Bannon warned Elon …

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What are H-1B visas and what has Trump said about them in the past?
1 week, 2 days ago

What are H-1B visas and what has Trump said about them in the past?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Trump was vehemently against the H-1B visa during his first …

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Is Elon Musk using X as Adrian Dittmann? Why this theory sparks social media buzz
1 week, 2 days ago

Is Elon Musk using X as Adrian Dittmann? Why this theory sparks social media buzz

India Today  

Amid the heated debate over H-1B visa in US, social media users have propounded a strange theory: Elon Musk may be secretly operating as another user on X. Speculations are growing thick and fast that Musk, who owns Tesla and SpaceX, is using an alternate account on the platform under the name Adrian Dittmann. Despite appearing in several "Spaces" discussions, …

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US tech workers seek to end foreign student work permits amid H-1B visa debate
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1 week, 2 days ago

US tech workers seek to end foreign student work permits amid H-1B visa debate

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters have targeted the Optional Practical Training programme, a critical pathway for international students, particularly Indians, aiming for H-1B visas, accusing it of "killing jobs for new American college graduates". The OPT programme, which allows international students in the US to work temporarily after graduation and serves as a stepping stone for securing H-1B work visas, …

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The visas dividing MAGA world help power the US tech industry
1 week, 2 days ago

The visas dividing MAGA world help power the US tech industry

Live Mint  

Behind the uproar over the H-1B visa is a simple fact: America’s tech industry is hooked on imported labor. Amazon.com, Google and Tesla are among the biggest users of the visas, which let companies bring foreign workers to the U.S. on a temporary basis. View Full Image The Visas Dividing MAGA World Help Power the U.S. Tech Industry The H-1B …

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Trump faces awkward moment as confronted over H1-B visa policy U-turn during New Year celebrations: ‘We need a lot of…’
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump faces awkward moment as confronted over H1-B visa policy U-turn during New Year celebrations: ‘We need a lot of…’

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump has denied that he has altered his stance on H-1B visas amid the ongoing debate over the issue and the outcome of a new poll which shows that 60 percent of voters don't think the US need more foreign workers. President-elect Donald Trump speaks to reporters before a New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, Tuesday, Dec. 31, …

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