US hikes visa fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas like H-1B, EB-5 among others
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US hikes visa fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas like H-1B, EB-5 among others

The Hindu  

The US has announced a steep increase in fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas like the H-1B, L-1 and EB-5, the most popular among Indians. To come into force from April 1, the new H-1B application visa fee, which is form I-129, has been increased from USD 460 to USD 780. For the government, the primary benefits include reduced administrative burdens and fee processing errors, increased efficiency in the adjudicative process, and the ability to better assess the cost of providing services, which allows for better-aligned fees in future regulations. The primary benefits to the applicants/petitioners include reduced fee processing errors, increased efficiency in the adjudicative process, the simplification of the fee payment process for some forms, elimination of the USD 30 returned check fee, and for many applicants, limited fee increases and additional fee exemptions to reduce fee burdens.

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US announces H-1B visa overhaul to fill jobs faster; Indians likely to benefit most
6 days, 2 hours ago

US announces H-1B visa overhaul to fill jobs faster; Indians likely to benefit most

India Today  

In what would cheer hundreds of thousands of Indians, the Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule to modernise the H-1B visa programme, enabling US companies to fill critical job vacancies more effectively. The new rule also permits quicker processing for individuals previously approved for an H-1B visa and extends eligibility to beneficiaries with a controlling interest in …

US Visa Fee Hike Comes into Effect from April, What Does It Mean for Families, Employers, Investor Applicants?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

US Visa Fee Hike Comes into Effect from April, What Does It Mean for Families, Employers, Investor Applicants?

News 18  

The US has increased its visa fee for H1-B, L-1, and EB-5 categories, which are among the most common visa types applied by Indians. The first major hike since 2016, the new visa fees will help the US Citizenship and Immigration Services to recover a share of its operating costs and increase processing of applications. According to USCIS, employers sponsoring …

US hikes visa fees for H-1B, other categories
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US hikes visa fees for H-1B, other categories

Hindustan Times  

Washington : The US has announced a steep increase in fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas like the H-1B, L-1 and EB-5, the most popular among Indians. The US has announced a steep increase in fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas like the H-1B, L-1 and EB-5, the most popular among Indians. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant …

US hikes H-1B visa registration fees by a whopping 2050%, netizens label it attack on legal immigration
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US hikes H-1B visa registration fees by a whopping 2050%, netizens label it attack on legal immigration

Hindustan Times  

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has finalised its revised rates for visa applications and registration fees. According to the new rule, the H-1B visa registration fees have been increased by a whopping 2050%. According to the detailed copy of revised rates and fee structure shared by DHS, the agency said, “DHS also revises the USCIS volume forecasts for …

US hikes visa fees of several categories including H1-B, EB-5 which are most popular among Indians
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US hikes visa fees of several categories including H1-B, EB-5 which are most popular among Indians

India TV News  

Washington: In a series of recent changes in the visa rules and process, the United States has announced a steep increase in fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas like the H-1B, L-1 and EB-5, the most popular among Indians. New US visa fee To come into force from April 1, the new H-1B application visa fee, which is form …

H-1B visa lottery revamp: Fee hike to revised application structure, check changes here
10 months, 3 weeks ago

H-1B visa lottery revamp: Fee hike to revised application structure, check changes here

Hindustan Times  

US Citizenship and Immigration Services has released two final rules for the H-1B visa programme, which lets US employers hire foreign workers in speciality occupations, but with a higher fee structure. US announces massive fee hike and revises application structure in changes to its H1B visa application process H-1B visa process revamp: Fees hiked and lottery application changes One rule …

H-1B visa application premium processing fee increased by 12%
11 months, 3 weeks ago

H-1B visa application premium processing fee increased by 12%

Hindustan Times  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a hike in the premium processing fee for H-1B visa applications. As per the announcement on December 27, the premium processing fees have increased for the forms I-129, I-140, I-539, and I-765. USCIS has increased the premium processing fees for H-1B visa applications What are the new fees announced by USCIS? Moreover, …

US may hike immigration fee by 2050% for H1B workers, green cards to get costlier too
1 year ago

US may hike immigration fee by 2050% for H1B workers, green cards to get costlier too

Hindustan Times  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has proposed a substantial increase in fees for the various immigration processes to the US. Faced with revenue challenges increased by the pandemic, the USCIS has acknowledged the need for a comprehensive fee review and prepared a proposal. Notably, the H-1B E-registration fee could see a staggering 2050% increase, rising from $10 to $215. …

Easier work visas after Modi's US visit? Indians always had lion's share of H-1B
1 year, 6 months ago

Easier work visas after Modi's US visit? Indians always had lion's share of H-1B

India Today  

The Joe Biden administration in the US has made it easier for Indians to live and work in the country in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit. In 2013, the US approved around 2.86 lakh H-1B visas, of which more than 1.87 lakh went to Indians — a 65.3 per cent approval rate. Then, in FY 2020, …

US to ease H-1B visa rules for skilled Indian workers | All you need to know
1 year, 6 months ago

US to ease H-1B visa rules for skilled Indian workers | All you need to know

India Today  

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, the Biden administration is preparing to facilitate the residence and employment of Indians in the country. Under the new regulations, a select group of Indian and other foreign workers on H-1B visas will be able to renew their visas within the United States, eliminating the need to travel abroad. According …

US Tourist Visa and Student Visa Fee Hike from May 30; All About New Rates, Categories Affected
1 year, 8 months ago

US Tourist Visa and Student Visa Fee Hike from May 30; All About New Rates, Categories Affected

News 18  

The United States has increased the fee for tourists and students seeking visas. The visa fees will be applicable to those applying for visitor visas for business or tourism, and other non-petition based NIVs such as student visa and exchange visitor visas. As per current exchange rates, those applying for US visa under the given categories will have to pay …

US visa relief to benefit thousands of H-1B, L1 tech workers
1 year, 10 months ago

US visa relief to benefit thousands of H-1B, L1 tech workers

India Today  

The United States is planning to resume domestic visa revalidation for specific categories on a pilot basis with the aim of expanding it in the coming years. Until 2004, non-immigrant visas such as the H-1B visa could be renewed or stamped within the US for certain categories. However, since then, foreign tech workers, particularly those holding H-1B visas, have had …

Big Tech layoffs, H-1B Visas Fee Hike, Recession Fears: What Will Happen To Techies' Great American Dream?
1 year, 11 months ago

Big Tech layoffs, H-1B Visas Fee Hike, Recession Fears: What Will Happen To Techies' Great American Dream?

ABP News  

Last year several Big tech companies including Amazon, Salesforce, Meta, Twitter, and Uber laid off employees as well as put a total freeze on new hiring. This year is not very different with Amazon continuing with layoffs and other big tech firms set to follow amid recession fears and global macroeconomic conditions. The application fees for employment-based visas, such as …

Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas

Firstpost  

Washington: The Biden administration has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers which is very popular among Indian tech professionals. The USCIS said the new fees would allow the immigration agency to more fully recover its operating costs, reestablish and maintain timely case processing, and prevent the accumulation of future …

Biden Administration Proposes Massive Hike in Immigration Fees Including H-1B Visas
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden Administration Proposes Massive Hike in Immigration Fees Including H-1B Visas

News 18  

The Biden administration has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers which is very popular among Indian tech professionals. The USCIS said the new fees would allow the immigration agency to more fully recover its operating costs, reestablish and maintain timely case processing, and prevent the accumulation of future case …

US Govt Proposes Massive Hike in Immigration Fees Including H-1B Visas. Check Details
1 year, 11 months ago

US Govt Proposes Massive Hike in Immigration Fees Including H-1B Visas. Check Details

News 18  

The United States government has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers which is very popular among Indian tech professionals amid long waiting time for visa processing. The USCIS said the new fees would allow the immigration agency to more fully recover its operating costs, reestablish and maintain timely case …

Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The Biden administration has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers which is very popular among Indian tech professionals. The USCIS said the new fees would allow the immigration agency to more fully recover its operating costs, reestablish and maintain timely case processing, and prevent the accumulation of future …

Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas

The Hindu  

The Biden administration has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers which is very popular among Indian tech professionals. The USCIS said the new fees would allow the immigration agency to more fully recover its operating costs, reestablish and maintain timely case processing, and prevent the accumulation of future case …

Legislation Introduced in US Senate to Reform and Stop Abuse of H-1B Visa System
2 years, 9 months ago

Legislation Introduced in US Senate to Reform and Stop Abuse of H-1B Visa System

News 18  

Seeking to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes, a bipartisan group of influential senators have introduced a legislation in the US Senate, which they argued will protect American workers and crack down on foreign outsourcing companies that exploit these popular visa programmes to deprive qualified Americans of high-skilled jobs. The H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act will reduce …

Legislation introduced in US Senate to reform and stop abuse of H-1B visa system
2 years, 9 months ago

Legislation introduced in US Senate to reform and stop abuse of H-1B visa system

India TV News  

Highlights A bipartisan group of influential senators have introduced a legislation in the US Senate It was introduced to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes H-1B visa is non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers Seeking to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes, a bipartisan group of influential senators have introduced a legislation …

H1-B Visa Registration for FY 2023 to Start from March 1: USCIS
2 years, 10 months ago

H1-B Visa Registration for FY 2023 to Start from March 1: USCIS

News 18  

The registration for the much sought-after H-1B visa for the fiscal year 2023 will begin from March 1 and the successful applicants will be randomly selected and notified online by March 31, according to the US federal immigration agency. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services in a statement said the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2023 H-1B cap …

Indian talent moving to Canada due to outdated US H1B visa policy: Experts
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian talent moving to Canada due to outdated US H1B visa policy: Experts

India Today  

The much sought-after Indian talent is moving to Canada from the US due to the country's outdated immigration policies, particularly on H-1B visas, experts have told American lawmakers. How Outdated US Immigration Policies Push Top Talent to Other Countries,” Anderson said that highly skilled foreign nationals, including international students, are choosing Canada over America. "This has happened in response to …

US immigration agency allows some H-1B visa seekers to submit applications again
3 years, 5 months ago

US immigration agency allows some H-1B visa seekers to submit applications again

Firstpost  

The H-1B visa allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise Washington: A federal US body has announced that it will allow some foreign guest workers to re-submit their applications for the H-1B visa, the most sought-after non-immigrant visa among Indian IT professionals. “If your FY 2021 petition was rejected or administratively …

Amid shortage of skilled workers, US Chambers of Commerce lobbies to double H-1B visa quota
3 years, 6 months ago

Amid shortage of skilled workers, US Chambers of Commerce lobbies to double H-1B visa quota

India Today  

The powerful US Chambers of Commerce has launched a massive campaign to address the acute shortage of skilled and professional workforce in America, prominent among which includes urging the Biden administration and Congress to double the number of H-1B visas and eliminate per-country quota for the Green Card. “As we stand on the cusp of what could be a great …

H-1B visa: Three Republicans bring legislation in Congress to end ‘allure of cheap foreign labour’
3 years, 9 months ago

H-1B visa: Three Republicans bring legislation in Congress to end ‘allure of cheap foreign labour’

The Hindu  

Three Republican U.S. lawmakers have introduced a legislation in Congress to bar American employers from hiring H-1B workers, who are mostly highly-skilled Indian IT professionals, if they have recently, or plan to fire their local workers, seeking to put an end to the “allure of cheap foreign labour”. According to its text released on March 3, a foreign guest worker …

U.S. reaches H-1B visa cap for 2021
3 years, 10 months ago

U.S. reaches H-1B visa cap for 2021

The Hindu  

The U.S. has received enough petitions needed to reach the Congressionally-mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2021 and successful candidates for the most sought-after work visa among foreign professionals, including Indians, would be decided by a computerised draw of lots. Citizenship and Immigration Services has said it has received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach …

Trump's Executive Order on H-1B, L-1 Visas for Foreign Workers Cost Companies $100 Billion: Report
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump's Executive Order on H-1B, L-1 Visas for Foreign Workers Cost Companies $100 Billion: Report

News 18  

Washington: President Donald Trump's executive order restricting entry of skilled foreign workers into the US, mainly on H-1B and L-1 visas, has resulted in an estimated loss of $100 billion to companies and will have lasting negative impacts on firms here, according to a prominent American think-tank. The executive order signed by Trump on June 22, that had temporarily banned …

Trump’s ban on H-1B, L1 has cost $100 billion to American companies: Report
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump’s ban on H-1B, L1 has cost $100 billion to American companies: Report

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump's executive order restricting entry of skilled foreign workers into the US, mainly on H-1B and L1 visas, has resulted in an estimated loss of USD 100 billion to companies here, a top American think-tank claimed. Meanwhile, the American Immigration Council on Thursday said another proposed rule by the Department of Homeland Security limiting the admission periods of …

Changes in H1B Work Visa Will Attract Best and Brightest Minds: US Official
4 years, 2 months ago

Changes in H1B Work Visa Will Attract Best and Brightest Minds: US Official

News 18  

The changes to the US H-1B foreign workers visa will help attract the best and the brightest minds from across the world, a top US official said on Thursday. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. These policies are yet another roadblock for …

U.S. announces exemptions in H-1B, L-1 travel ban
4 years, 4 months ago

U.S. announces exemptions in H-1B, L-1 travel ban

The Hindu  

In a move that could help Indian IT professionals and those working in the healthcare sector, the Trump Administration has announced certain exemptions in H-1B and L-1 travel ban for those continuing employment with the same employer. The exemptions to the June 22 Presidential Proclamation 10052, commonly referred to as the H-1B or L-1 Travel Ban, also includes the family …

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