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 "vast majority" of these visas were being The statement came after a report said US was mulling 10-15 per cent cap on H-1B visa for nations that compel foreign companies to store data locally. "If US policy makes it more difficult to hire advanced tech workers, it will only weaken the US companies that depend on them to help fill their skills gaps, put jobs at risk, creating pressure to send technology services abroad," Nasscom said in a statement. Acknowledging that Indian nationals accounted for a majority of all approved H-1B visas in FY2017, Nasscom said this is a "testimony" to their skill-set.

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Indian tech firms in US secure 20% of H-1B visas in 2024, Infosys leads
2 days, 23 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 …

Indian tech companies take a fifth of all US H-1B visas: Infosys, TCS, Cognizant lead the pack
3 days, 18 hours ago

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 …

India says H-1B visas will help ‘skilled professionals’ following Trump, Musk support
5 days, 14 hours ago

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 …

The H1B Backlash Spells Big Trouble for India's Middle-Class
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5 days, 16 hours ago

The H1B Backlash Spells Big Trouble for India's Middle-Class

The Quint  

The biggest of these is Cognizant, while others like Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Mphasis, are all among the top 10 tech companies with certified H1B visa applications. So, getting a temporary job in the US on an H1B visa can significantly change a middle-class techie’s life, in a relatively short time. In other words, even though H1B visas …

India stresses skilled professionals' role in ties with US amid H-1B visa scrutiny
6 days, 23 hours ago

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 …

Trump to find himself at crossroads as new poll reveals 60% of voters don't think US needs more H1B visa workers
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump to find himself at crossroads as new poll reveals 60% of voters don't think US needs more H1B visa workers

Hindustan Times  

Amidst the ongoing H1-B visa controversy, a new survey revealed that six out of Americans believe that the US already has enough skilled workers to train and hire for white-collar jobs and doesn't need any more. Under Trump's first term, the administration modified the H-1B program prohibiting foreign workers and safeguarding Americans seeking similar jobs. The new polls states that …

California’s tech titans say H-1B visas are vital. Will Trump defy MAGA and support them?
1 week, 2 days ago

California’s tech titans say H-1B visas are vital. Will Trump defy MAGA and support them?

LA Times  

Of all the rich and powerful people cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump, few have rushed to Mar-a-Lago faster than the crowned heads of big tech, including California’s own chiefs of Google and Meta. But she said the H-1B isn’t without its challenges, pointing to cases in the past at UC San Francisco and Southern California Edison in which U.S. …

What is the H-1B visa programme in the US? How has it sparked a war within the MAGA camp?
1 week, 3 days ago

What is the H-1B visa programme in the US? How has it sparked a war within the MAGA camp?

Firstpost  

The H-1B visa programme, a lifeline for US tech innovation, is now a battleground for Republicans. File Image/Reuters The H-1B visa programme, a cornerstone of America’s efforts to attract highly skilled foreign professionals, is now being hotly debated within Republican circles in the US. Tough questions demand tough answers & if… — Vivek Ramaswamy December 26, 2024 For Trump loyalists, …

Mint Primer: How H-1B visas got caught in the MAGA debate
1 week, 4 days ago

Mint Primer: How H-1B visas got caught in the MAGA debate

Live Mint  

It allows companies to hire foreign workers for specialized roles in the US. America’s tech industry heavily relies on engineers and professionals from countries like India, with over 70% of H-1B visa holders being Indian, highlighting their role in the US tech economy. The American Immigration Council notes that H-1B workers’ economic contributions may boost job opportunities for native-born workers …

Why are US Republicans debating the future of H-1B high-skill work visas?
1 week, 4 days ago

Why are US Republicans debating the future of H-1B high-skill work visas?

Al Jazeera  

A debate over what shape hardline immigration policies will take regarding high-skilled work visas has become the first major policy dispute among prominent supporters of United States President-elect Donald Trump – just weeks ahead of the Republican’s new presidential term. On one side are members of Trump’s so-called “Make America Great Again”, or MAGA movement, who have called for a …

H-1B visa reforms looming: What is annual cap, and how will it impact Indian professionals?
1 week, 6 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 …

Biden admin makes it easier for US companies to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Biden admin makes it easier for US companies to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The outgoing Biden administration has relaxed rules for H-1B visas that will make it easier for American companies to hire foreign workers with special skills and facilitate a smoother transition from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals. The rule, announced by the Department of Homeland Security on …

H-1B visa revamp: What employers and students need to know
3 weeks, 1 day ago

H-1B visa revamp: What employers and students need to know

Hindustan Times  

The Biden administration unveiled several changes to the H-1B visa program on Tuesday, hoping to streamline the application process and curb abuses within the system. Significant changes to the H-1B visa program were unveiled by the Biden administration to improve application efficiency and compliance. The H-1B visa program, in operation for over three decades, is a pathway for international students …

H-1B visa rules eased: Outgoing President Joe Biden’s parting gift to US companies
3 weeks, 1 day ago

H-1B visa rules eased: Outgoing President Joe Biden’s parting gift to US companies

Live Mint  

H-1B Visa Rule: To make the hiring of foreign workers easier for American firms, the outgoing Joe Biden government relaxed the H-1B visa rules on Tuesday. Relaxation of H-1B visa rules will help thousands of Indian tech professionals get high-paying jobs in the US. H-1B visa rules eased: What are the changes announced by Biden govt? “American businesses rely on …

US announces H-1B visa overhaul: 4 key points for applicants here
3 weeks, 1 day ago

US announces H-1B visa overhaul: 4 key points for applicants here

India Today  

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule to modernise the H-1B visa programme, enabling US companies to fill job vacancies in critical fields more effectively. The H-1B visa update would also benefit Indian students on F-1 visas in the US as the new rules seek to help them transition to jobs. Effective date - The new rules …

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

H-1B visa denial rate drops, but curbs could return under Trump: Report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

H-1B visa denial rate drops, but curbs could return under Trump: Report

India Today  

The H-1B visa programme, much sought after by high-skilled foreign professionals seeking work in the United States, has seen a notable decline in denial rates for initial employment in recent years. In the fiscal year 2024, the denial rate for H-1B visa petitions for initial employment remained relatively low at 2.5%, down from 3.5% in FY 2023. During his first …

US H-1B visa cap for FY2025 reached: Can Indians still apply and what should applicants do? All details here
1 month ago

US H-1B visa cap for FY2025 reached: Can Indians still apply and what should applicants do? All details here

Live Mint  

The United States immigration overseeing agency, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, has announced that it has received enough petitions to fulfil the 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa US advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year 2025 as mandated by the Congress. This means that USCIS will issue 65,000 H-1B visas with …

H-1B visa cap for FY2025 for regular and master's degree reached, says USCIS
1 month ago

H-1B visa cap for FY2025 for regular and master's degree reached, says USCIS

India Today  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated H-1B visa cap for regular and master's degrees for the fiscal year 2025. In all, 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and 20,000 H-1B visa US advanced degree exemption are to be issued. However, top US companies like Google, Amazon, Infosys, and …

US hits H1B visa limit for 2024, here's what's next for businesses and foreign workers
1 year ago

US hits H1B visa limit for 2024, here's what's next for businesses and foreign workers

Hindustan Times  

The United States has hit the annual cap for H-1B visas, as confirmed by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, marking a crucial development in immigration. The USCIS stated that it has received a sufficient number of petitions to meet both the regular cap of 65,000 and the US advanced degree exemption, commonly known as the master’s cap, set at …

White House aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy vows to end H-1B visa programme
1 year, 3 months ago

White House aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy vows to end H-1B visa programme

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Describing the H-1B visa programme as a form of "indentured servitude", Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has vowed to gut the lottery-based system and replace it with meritocratic admission if he wins the race to the White House in 2024. The H-1B visa, much sought-after among Indian IT professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to …

Indian-American GOP Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Aims to End H-1B Visa, Labels it 'Servitude'
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian-American GOP Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Aims to End H-1B Visa, Labels it 'Servitude'

News 18  

Calling the H-1B visa programme “indentured servitude”, Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has vowed to gut the lottery-based system and replace it with meritocratic admission if he wins the race to the White House in 2024. From 2018 through 2023, US Citizenship and Immigration Services approved 29 applications for Ramaswamy’s former company, Roivant Sciences, to hire employees under H-1B …

US plan of in-country renewable H-1B visas may allow quick travel of Indian IT professionals to client location
1 year, 6 months ago

US plan of in-country renewable H-1B visas may allow quick travel of Indian IT professionals to client location

Hindustan Times  

The US announcement to introduce in-country renewable of H-1B visas will help swift movement of Indian IT professionals and promote services exports, SEPC said on Wednesday. US plan of in-country renewable H-1B visas may allow quick travel of Indian IT professionals to client location Services Export Promotion Council said that the decision would allow easier on-site client engagement by domestic …

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 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 …

U.S. to ease visas for skilled Indian workers as PM Modi visits
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S. to ease visas for skilled Indian workers as PM Modi visits

The Hindu  

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 of …

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 …

In Big Relief to Thousands of Indian Techies, Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders Can Now Work in US
1 year, 9 months ago

In Big Relief to Thousands of Indian Techies, Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders Can Now Work in US

News 18  

In a big relief to thousands of Indian techies, a judge has ruled that spouses of H-1B visa holders can work in the United States. In the process, US District Judge Tanya Chutkan dismissed a lawsuit filed by Save Jobs USA which had approached the court to dismiss the Obama-era regulation that gave employment authorization cards to spouses of certain …

Cap for H-1B visa reached, successful applicants informed: US Immigration Services
1 year, 9 months ago

Cap for H-1B visa reached, successful applicants informed: US Immigration Services

India TV News  

The cap for the H-1B visa has been reached for the financial year 2024 while all the successful applicants have been informed, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has said. In a statement on Monday, the federal agency said it has received enough electronic registrations during the initial period to reach the fiscal year 2024 H-1B numerical allocations, including the …

Tech layoffs cause havoc for Indian workers in the United States
1 year, 10 months ago

Tech layoffs cause havoc for Indian workers in the United States

The Hindu  

Indian engineering manager Abheer was in the middle of a performance review cycle when he was suddenly laid off from his job at Google - victim of a wave of industry-wide cutbacks. The wave of tech layoffs in the United States at companies including Meta Platforms Inc., Google and Amazon are upending the lives of foreign workers like Abheer who …

Left jobless, thousands of Indian IT workers scramble for options to stay in the U.S.
1 year, 11 months ago

Left jobless, thousands of Indian IT workers scramble for options to stay in the U.S.

The Hindu  

Thousands of Indian IT professionals in the U.S. who lost their jobs due to the series of recent lay-offs at companies such as Google, Microsoft and Amazon are now struggling to find new employment within the stipulated period under their work visas to stay in the country. A significantly large number of Indian IT professionals, who are on non-immigrant work …

After mass layoffs, thousands of Indian techies struggle to find new jobs in US
1 year, 11 months ago

After mass layoffs, thousands of Indian techies struggle to find new jobs in US

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of Indian IT professionals in the US, who have lost their jobs due to the series of recent layoffs at companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon, are now struggling to find new employment within the stipulated period under their work visas following the termination of their employment to stay in the country. A significantly large number of Indian IT …

Thousands of Indian IT professionals look for options to stay in the US after massive lay-offs
1 year, 11 months ago

Thousands of Indian IT professionals look for options to stay in the US after massive lay-offs

India TV News  

Thousands of Indian IT professionals who were recently laid off from companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon are now struggling to stay afloat and find employement to remain in the US until the stipulated period under their work visas comes to an end. A significantly large number of Indian IT professionals, who are on non-immigrant work visas like H-1B are …

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. …

H-1B visa: US receives ‘sufficient’ applications needed to meet 2023 threshold
2 years, 4 months ago

H-1B visa: US receives ‘sufficient’ applications needed to meet 2023 threshold

Live Mint  

The US government department for immigration services announced on August 23 that it had received enough applications to meet the 65,000 H1-B visa threshold set by Congress for the fiscal year 2023. “We have received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the Congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa US advanced degree exemption, …

Data | Trump era H-1B woes end, visa approval rates, wages peak under Biden
2 years, 5 months ago

Data | Trump era H-1B woes end, visa approval rates, wages peak under Biden

The Hindu  

During the Donald Trump era, H-1B workers, a majority of whom are Indians, had a hard time. While the share of H-1B workers in American companies kept increasing, Indian companies struggled to get H-1B permits. Fat paychecks The chart sourced from Cato Institute shows the median wage of all U.S. workers and H-1B visa workers and the wages at the …

Legislation Introduced in US Senate to Reform and Stop Abuse of H-1B Visa System
2 years, 10 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 …

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 …

H-1B visa holders in US drop 9%, highest in a decade
3 years, 1 month ago

H-1B visa holders in US drop 9%, highest in a decade

India Today  

There has been a big drop in the number of immigrants holding H-1B visas in the United States. There has been a 9 per cent drop in the number of H-1B visa holders in the US, marking the highest decline in a decade. SECOND CONSECUTIVE ANNUAL DECLINE The analysis showed there was a 12.6 per cent drop in foreign engineering …

‘Will require H-1Bs till talent challenge is tackled globally’
3 years, 3 months ago

‘Will require H-1Bs till talent challenge is tackled globally’

The Hindu  

The need for H-1B visas will continue to exist till the ‘talent challenge’ is tackled globally, even though the information technology industry has successfully adopted the work-from-home model amid pandemic-related travel restrictions, said Shivendra Singh, vice president and head of Global Trade Development at Nasscom. “That has accentuated the challenge in terms of availability of skills,” he said, adding that …

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, 6 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 …

US agency allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications
3 years, 6 months ago

US agency allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications

India Today  

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 closed solely because your petition was based on a registration submitted during the initial registration period, but you requested a …

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 …

H-1B visa: Three Republicans bring legislation in Congress to end ‘allure of cheap foreign labour’
3 years, 10 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 …

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