US tells India it is mulling caps on H-1B visas to deter data rules: Report
5 years, 6 months ago

US tells India it is mulling caps on H-1B visas to deter data rules: Report

India Today  

The United States has told India it is considering caps on H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, widening the two countries' row over tariffs and trade. A Washington-based industry source aware of India-US negotiations also said the United States was deliberating capping the number of H-1B visas in response to global data storage rules. India last year mandated foreign firms to store their payments data "only in India" for supervision, and New Delhi is working on a broad data protection law that would impose strict rules for local processing of data it considers sensitive. At a US-India Business Council event last week, Pompeo said the Trump administration would push for free flow of data across borders, not just to help US companies but also to secure consumers' privacy.

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

H-1B policy reforms might favour Indian professionals and businesses
1 week, 3 days ago

H-1B policy reforms might favour Indian professionals and businesses

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With the introduction of reforms to the H-1B visa program, tech professionals in India hope it will benefit them in the long run. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-1B specialty occupations include fields such as architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, medicine and health, education, business specialties, accounting, law, theology, and the arts. Somdutta Singh, …

H-1B visa reforms looming: What is annual cap, and how will it impact Indian professionals?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

H-1B visa reforms looming: What is annual cap, and how will it impact Indian professionals?

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Indian-American venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy's senior policy advisor for artificial intelligence. Krishnan’s appointment comes as the US administration, current US administration is likely to take a bill that seeks to overturn the country cap for H-1B visas and alter the prospects of highly skilled people …

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

Trump's America First Agenda May Tighten H-1B Visa Rules: Experts
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump's America First Agenda May Tighten H-1B Visa Rules: Experts

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With Donald Trump all set to become US president, Indian exporters may face high customs duties for goods like automobiles, textiles and pharmaceuticals if the new US administration decides to pursue the 'America First' agenda, opined trade experts. Global Trade Research Initiative Founder Ajay Srivastava said that Trump may extend tariffs beyond China to include India and other …

Trump’s Immigration, Outsourcing Policies Can Hit India’s It Sector
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s Immigration, Outsourcing Policies Can Hit India’s It Sector

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: US President Donald Trump’s tough stance on immigration laws, especially H-1B visas, and outsourcing can potentially restrict the American dreams of Indian professionals while impacting costs and growth of Indian IT companies. Stricter policies on outsourcing and possible restrictions on H-1B visas could disrupt India’s IT sector, which relies heavily on the US market. In his previous term, Trump’s …

US to ease H-1B visas for skilled Indian workers as Modi visits
1 year, 6 months ago

US to ease H-1B visas for skilled Indian workers as Modi visits

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, using this week's state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help some skilled workers enter or remain in the country, according to three people familiar with the matter. The State Department could announce as soon as Thursday that a small number …

H1B visa rules change? US to ease norms during PM Modi's visit
1 year, 6 months ago

H1B visa rules change? US to ease norms during PM Modi's visit

Hindustan Times  

The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, using this week's state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help some skilled workers enter or remain in the country, according to three people familiar with the matter. File photo of a US visa The State Department could announce as soon as …

US to Ease H-1B Visa Rules for Skilled Indian Workers as PM Modi Visits. Check Details
1 year, 6 months ago

US to Ease H-1B Visa Rules for Skilled Indian Workers as PM Modi Visits. Check Details

News 18  

At a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the state visit to the United States, the Joe Biden administration is expected to make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States. The US State Department is expected to announce that a small number of Indians and other foreign workers on H-1B visas will be …

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 to process more than a million visas to Indians, says Biden administration official
1 year, 8 months ago

US to process more than a million visas to Indians, says Biden administration official

Firstpost  

Washington: The US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu said that the country is currently working to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year, ensuring that the Biden administration is committed to processing all student visas for Indians who are due to attend school this year. Tech companies usually depend on such …

United States reaches 65,000 H-1B visa cap for 2023: USCIS
2 years, 4 months ago

United States reaches 65,000 H-1B visa cap for 2023: USCIS

The Hindu  

“The United States has received enough petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2023,” a federal agency has announced. As mandated by the U. S. Congress, the U. S. can issue a maximum of 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and another 20,000 H-1B visa U. S. advanced degree exemption categories every year. …

United States Reaches 65,000 H-1B Visa Cap for 2022: USCIS
2 years, 10 months ago

United States Reaches 65,000 H-1B Visa Cap for 2022: USCIS

News 18  

The US has received enough petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2022, a federal agency has announced. As mandated by the US Congress, the US can issue a maximum of 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and another 20,000 H-1B visa US advanced degree exemption categories every year. US Citizenship and Immigration …

United States reaches 65,000 H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2022, says USCIS
2 years, 10 months ago

United States reaches 65,000 H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2022, says USCIS

Firstpost  

The H-1B visa programme is the most sought-after work visa among foreign professionals, including Indians. Washington: The US has received enough petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2022, a federal agency has announced. As mandated by the US Congress, the US can issue a maximum of 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap …

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 …

A walk-back: The Hindu Editorial on the Biden administration allowing H-1B visa ban to lapse
3 years, 9 months ago

A walk-back: The Hindu Editorial on the Biden administration allowing H-1B visa ban to lapse

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden allowed a ban on issuance of H-1B visas for skilled workers to lapse at the end of March 2021, a move signalling his intent — articulated as a campaign promise last year — to pull the U.S. back from harsh immigration rules imposed by his predecessor, Donald Trump. Mr. Biden’s action will have a significant and favourable …

No More Ban on H1-B Visas: How Will it Help Indian Techies Working in the United States?
3 years, 9 months ago

No More Ban on H1-B Visas: How Will it Help Indian Techies Working in the United States?

News 18  

In a much-needed relief for Indian techies working in the US, the Joe Biden administration has decided not to extend the Trump-era visa. The visa ban, which was imposed by former US president Donald Trump last June, was centred on the H1-B visas and also affected the L-1 visa program, seasonal workers in the hospitality industry and students on work-study …

US reaches Congressionally-mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap for 2021. Check details
3 years, 10 months ago

US reaches Congressionally-mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap for 2021. Check details

India TV News  

The US 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. US Citizenship and Immigration Services has said it has received a sufficient number of petitions needed to …

Joe Biden admin urged not to issue H-1B to Indians till country cap on Green Card is removed
3 years, 11 months ago

Joe Biden admin urged not to issue H-1B to Indians till country cap on Green Card is removed

India TV News  

An influential immigration advocacy group representing Indian-Americans on Thursday urged the Biden administration not to issue the most sought-after H-1B work visa to any individual born in India, till the time the discriminatory country-cap on green cards or permanent legal residency is removed. Issuing new H-1B visas to more Indians would add to this agonising painful wait for green cards, …

Confident That Indian Professionals Will Continue to Be Welcomed in US, Says Envoy
3 years, 11 months ago

Confident That Indian Professionals Will Continue to Be Welcomed in US, Says Envoy

News 18  

Observing that people-to-people contacts and growing business linkages, especially in the technology and innovation sectors, are important aspects of expanding India-US strategic partnership, New Delhi’s top diplomat here has exuded confidence that Indian professionals will continue to be welcomed in America. People-to-people contacts and growing business linkages, especially in technology and innovation sectors, are important aspects of expanding India-US strategic …

India’s IT firms may not rush for US visas despite a more welcoming regime
4 years, 1 month ago

India’s IT firms may not rush for US visas despite a more welcoming regime

Live Mint  

Last month, US president-elect Joe Biden released a policy document titled ‘The Biden Plan for Securing Our Values as a Nation of Immigrants’. In a report last month, credit rating agency ICRA said if the restrictions proposed by Trump were implemented in full, it could reduce operating margins of Indian IT companies by 2.6-5.8 percentage points. In March 2017, Trump …

Biden Plans To Increase H-1B Visa Limit, End Green Card Quota; Know How It Will Impact Thousands Of Indian Professionals
4 years, 2 months ago

Biden Plans To Increase H-1B Visa Limit, End Green Card Quota; Know How It Will Impact Thousands Of Indian Professionals

ABP News  

Thousands of Indian families residing in the US who were impacted by the visa and immigration policies of the Trump administration are finally hoping high as the new President-elect Joe Biden plans to increase the number of high-skilled visas, including the H-1B, and eliminate the limit on employment-based visas by country.Both the plans are expected to benefit tens of thousands …

'Trump's New Visa Rules Credit Negative for Indian IT Industry, May Impact Margins by Up to 5.80%'
4 years, 3 months ago

'Trump's New Visa Rules Credit Negative for Indian IT Industry, May Impact Margins by Up to 5.80%'

News 18  

Amendments to the H1-B visa rules introduced in its largest market US will shave-off Indian information technology companies' profit margins by up to 5.80 per cent and impact the mid-tier players the most, a report said on Wednesday. "The margin impact on full implementation…will be in the range of 2.60-5.80 per cent, depending upon the level of onshore H-1B visas," …

Trump Administration Announces New Rules That Restrict H-1B Visa; Know How It Will Impact Indian IT Professionals
4 years, 3 months ago

Trump Administration Announces New Rules That Restrict H-1B Visa; Know How It Will Impact Indian IT Professionals

ABP News  

In the latest attempt to woo American workers ahead of crucial elections, US President Donald Trump has wield the axe on foreign workers by announcing new restrictions on H-1B non immigrant visa programme.The new restrictions are specifically aimed at protecting American workers, restoring integrity and to better guarantee that H-1B petitions are approved only for qualified beneficiaries and petitioners. The …

Setback for Indians? Trump to Sharply Limit H-1B Visas Amid Job Losses Caused by Covid-19
4 years, 3 months ago

Setback for Indians? Trump to Sharply Limit H-1B Visas Amid Job Losses Caused by Covid-19

News 18  

The Trump administration announced plans Tuesday to sharply limit visas issued to skilled workers from overseas, a move officials said was a priority amid job losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor officials said new rules on who can obtain the visas and how much they should be paid would be released soon …

TCS criticizes H-1B visa ban, curbs on foreign students
4 years, 6 months ago

TCS criticizes H-1B visa ban, curbs on foreign students

Live Mint  

India’s largest IT company Tata Consultancy Services on Friday said the US freeze on H-1B visas is an “unexpected and unfortunate” move that played with the lives of professionals who had worked hard to deliver value to American customers. “The attitude towards us in a country where we contribute significantly is unexpected and unfortunate.” The move will have no material …

US H1B visa: India assessing impact of Donald Trump\'s order
4 years, 6 months ago

US H1B visa: India assessing impact of Donald Trump\'s order

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India on Thursday conceded that the recent decision by the United States to suspend the H1B visas till the end of the year is “likely to affect movement of Indian skilled professionals”, but said it is “assessing the impact of the order on Indian nationals and industry in consultation with stakeholders”. Pointing out that “the US has always …

‘H-1B curbs misguided, harmful’
4 years, 6 months ago

‘H-1B curbs misguided, harmful’

The Hindu  

The move by the U.S. to restrict non-immigrant visas, including the H-1B, until the end of 2020, is “misguided and harmful to the U.S. economy,” Indian software industry body Nasscom said. “American workers are facing greater challenges than they have in years, but that does not mean that talent shortages do not continue to exist,” Nasscom said, pointing out that …

Indians hit severely amid crackdown on H-1B visa
4 years, 10 months ago

Indians hit severely amid crackdown on H-1B visa

India Today  

After the US crackdown on H-1B visa, Indians have lost four per cent job opportunities in the States, mostly replaced by Americans, as data of the last two years shows. According to an IHS Markit report, commissioned by Indian IT companies’ lobby group National Association of Software and Services Companies, IT companies are hiring more Americans than Indian H-1B visa …

US wants to ensure India's data localisation plan doesn't stymie growth in transactions: Mnuchin
5 years, 1 month ago

US wants to ensure India's data localisation plan doesn't stymie growth in transactions: Mnuchin

India TV News  

The US wants India to ensure that its data localisation plan does not "stymie growth” and American financial transaction companies are treated "fairly", Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has said. US firms like Google, Mastercard, Visa and Amazon have lobbied against data localisation rules around the world including India, stressing that it would make their operations more complicated and costly. The …

Denial rate for H-1B visas highest among major Indian IT firms: report
5 years, 2 months ago

Denial rate for H-1B visas highest among major Indian IT firms: report

The Hindu  

As a result of the more restrictive Trump Administration policies, denial rates for H-1B petitions have increased significantly from just six per cent in 2015 to 24 per cent in the third quarter of the current fiscal, a study carried out by an American think-tank has showed. For instance, the denial rate of H-1B petitions for initial employment for Amazon, …

Massive increase in H-1B visa denial for Indian IT companies under Trump admin, says report
5 years, 2 months ago

Massive increase in H-1B visa denial for Indian IT companies under Trump admin, says report

India Today  

The Trump administration's restrictive immigration policies have led to massive increase in the rejection of petitions for H-1B visas with the highest denial rate among major Indian IT companies, according to a study carried out by an American think-tank. The study by the National Foundation for American Policy, based on data received from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services showed …

US makes getting H-1B visa harder, Indian techies hit
5 years, 2 months ago

US makes getting H-1B visa harder, Indian techies hit

India Today  

The Donald Trump-led US administration is making life harder for Indian techies as it rejected a higher number of H-1B visas in the third quarter of 2019-2020, according to a study. The National Foundation for American Policy study indicates that denial rates for H-1B visa petitions, required for overseas employees working in the US, has increased from 6 per cent …

MEA: Indians received 67-72% of total US H1-B visas in last five years
5 years, 5 months ago

MEA: Indians received 67-72% of total US H1-B visas in last five years

India Today  

Indian nationals have received between 67 and 72 per cent of the total H-1B visas issued by the US in last five years, the External Affairs Ministry said July 17. "The Indian government has closely consulted all stakeholders and engaged with the US administration and the Congress on issues related to the movement of Indian professionals, including those pertaining to …

US Congress votes on Green Card bill today. What it means for Indian techies
5 years, 6 months ago

US Congress votes on Green Card bill today. What it means for Indian techies

India Today  

The US House of Representative will vote Tuesday on legislation that seeks to lift the country-cap on issuing green cards. Lifting the per-country cap on Green Card would mainly benefit high-tech professionals on H-1B work visas from countries like India, for whom the wait for Green Card is more than a decade. This will incentivize more low wage Indian graduates …

Mike Pompeo will assure India on H1B visa cap: official
5 years, 6 months ago

Mike Pompeo will assure India on H1B visa cap: official

India TV News  

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will assure the Indian leadership during his visit to India next week that the Trump administration has no plans to impose a cap on issuing the highly sought-after H-1B visas that are forcing foreign companies to store data locally, an American official said on Friday. The H-1B visa, popular among Indian IT professionals, is …

H-1B visas: In huge relief for Indians seeking work permits, US says its good, no plan to cap
5 years, 6 months ago

H-1B visas: In huge relief for Indians seeking work permits, US says its good, no plan to cap

India TV News  

Friday brought good news to thousands of Indians seeking H1B work permit visa to United States. The US has no plans to impose caps on the H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally, according to a state department official who said the Trump administration's review of worker visa programmes is "completely separate" from the …

No H1B Visa caps over data localisation: U.S. State Department
5 years, 6 months ago

No H1B Visa caps over data localisation: U.S. State Department

The Hindu  

The U.S. State Department has said that it is not considering capping the number of H1B visas for countries that adopt laws that restrict data being taken out of their borders. “The U.S. has no plans to place caps on H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally,” a State Department spokesperson told The Hindu …

No plan to cap H-1B work visas for Indian techies, confirms US
5 years, 6 months ago

No plan to cap H-1B work visas for Indian techies, confirms US

Live Mint  

The Trump administration has no plans to cap H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally, the State Department said on Thursday. "The Trump Administration has no plans to place caps on H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally," a State Department spokeswoman said in a statement in response …

US says it has no plans to cap H-1B work visa programme
5 years, 6 months ago

US says it has no plans to cap H-1B work visa programme

India Today  

The Trump administration has no plans to cap H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally, the State Department said on Thursday. "The Trump Administration has no plans to place caps on H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally," a State Department spokeswoman said in a statement in response …

In talks with U.S. on H-1B visas; no official word on limits: MEA
5 years, 6 months ago

In talks with U.S. on H-1B visas; no official word on limits: MEA

The Hindu  

India is in talks with the United States on H-1B work visas but has not heard anything official from Washington on capping such permits for Indians, the Ministry of External Affairs said on June 20. Indian tech lobby group Nasscom said such a U.S. plan would imply a “further crunch” for businesses in the United States getting skilled workers. Mr. …

H-1B visas: Nasscom says any move to put caps will weaken US companies, put jobs at risk
5 years, 6 months ago

H-1B visas: Nasscom says any move to put caps will weaken US companies, put jobs at risk

Firstpost  

IT industry body Nasscom on Thursday cautioned that any move by the US to limit visas for tech workers, will weaken American companies that depend on these work permits to fill skills gaps and put jobs at risk New Delhi: IT industry body Nasscom on Thursday cautioned that any move by the US to limit visas for tech workers, will …

Any move to put caps on H-1B visas will weaken U.S. companies; put jobs at risk: Nasscom
5 years, 6 months ago

Any move to put caps on H-1B visas will weaken U.S. companies; put jobs at risk: Nasscom

The Hindu  

Information Technology industry body Nasscom on June 20 cautioned that any move by the U.S. to limit visas for tech workers, will weaken American companies that depend on these work permits to fill skills gaps and put jobs at risk. Nasscom also highlighted that Indian nationals accounting for a large chunk of approved H-1B visas is a “testimony” to their …

Not received any communication on H-1B visa cap from US: Govt
5 years, 6 months ago

Not received any communication on H-1B visa cap from US: Govt

India Today  

India has not received any communication from the US on its reported decision to consider caps on H-1B work visa for nations that mandate storing of data locally, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. Nasscom also highlighted that Indian nationals accounting for a large chunk of approved H-1B visas is a "testimony" to their skill-set, and pointed out that a …

US to limit H-1B visa for Indians to 15 per cent? All that IT professionals need to know about Trump move
5 years, 6 months ago

US to limit H-1B visa for Indians to 15 per cent? All that IT professionals need to know about Trump move

India Today  

Continuing on the ongoing trade tension between the US and India, the US government has said that it is planning to curb the distribution of the H-1B visa to Indians. US H-1B visa restriction: Why has this happened Many countries have been lately enforcing data localisation laws for foreign companies. US H-1B visa restriction: What could happen to the Indian …

What is India’s stand on data storage?
5 years, 7 months ago

What is India’s stand on data storage?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg recently expressed apprehension about nations wanting to store data locally. Earlier that month, the U.S. criticised India’s proposed norms on data localisation as ‘most discriminatory’ and ‘trade-distortive’. India is at a juncture where various bills are ready to be signed into law that will set data localisation and protection regulations in stone. Among …

Proposed H-1B visa rule: Why Indian techies, IT firms should be worried
5 years, 11 months ago

Proposed H-1B visa rule: Why Indian techies, IT firms should be worried

India Today  

Indian techies and IT firms in the United States are in for a bumpy ride as the Donald Trump-led administration is on the verge of tweaking existing H-1B visa norms. There is a yearly cap of 65,000 on regular H-1B visa issuance along with additional 20,000 visas for those who have an advanced degree from an US institution. However, the …

H-1B visas only for the most skilled, highest paid foreign workers
6 years, 1 month ago

H-1B visas only for the most skilled, highest paid foreign workers

Live Mint  

Washington: The Trump Administration on Friday proposed major changes to the H-1B application process, including a new rule requiring companies to electronically register their petitions in advance, aimed at awarding the American work visa to the most skilled and highest paid foreign workers. Under the new proposed merit-based rule, a notice for which was issued on Friday, companies employing foreign …

No change in H-1B visa policy, says US official
6 years, 4 months ago

No change in H-1B visa policy, says US official

Live Mint  

Washington: There is no change in the US’ H-1B visa policy, which is undergoing a review to ensure that it does not disadvantage US workers or wages, a senior Trump administration official has said ahead of next week’s 2+2 Dialogue during which India is expected to raise the issue of the work visa popular among Indian IT professionals. The H-1B …

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