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 administration The popular visa, created in 1990, allows U.S. employers to temporarily offer work to foreign nationals who have “theoretical and practical application” of highly specialized knowledge. open image in gallery Trump has backed his ally Elon Musk on the H-1B visa During Trump’s first administration, the H-1B visa program was restricted in 2020 over concerns it allowed employers to replace American workers with lower-paid foreign workers. In a 2016 primary debate, however, Trump called the H-1B visa program “very bad” and “unfair” for U.S. workers. “Second of all, I think it’s very important to say, well, I’m a businessman and I have to do what I have to do.” Three months after taking office in 2020, Trump issued his “Buy American and Hire American” executive order, which directed Cabinet members to suggest reforms to ensure that H-1B visas were awarded to the highest-paid or most-skilled applicants to protect American workers, the Associated Press reported.

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Putting America first requires H-1B visa reform
1 day, 13 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, …

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

India stresses skilled professionals' role in ties with US amid H-1B visa scrutiny
6 days, 15 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 …

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

H1B visa: Republicans and Trump’s team diverge on immigration in U.S.
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1 week, 1 day ago

H1B visa: Republicans and Trump’s team diverge on immigration in U.S.

The Hindu  

A series of events has shone a spotlight on the U.S.’ H1B visa programme, which mostly benefits Indian workers. Editorial | Visa politics: On Trump’s immigration policy Mr. Krishnan urged Elon Musk, who will also be advising the Trump administration on cutting unnecessary regulations, to eliminate country caps for green cards and “unlock skilled immigration.” This sparked debates, with pro- …

Donald Trump's shift on H-1B visas sparks GOP infighting: Key details
1 week, 1 day ago

Donald Trump's shift on H-1B visas sparks GOP infighting: Key details

India Today  

The H-1B visa debate exposes a rift in the Republican Party, balancing nationalist opposition to foreign labour and pro-business advocacy for global talent, impacting U.S. innovation and economic growth strategies. The H-1B visa program, which allows skilled foreign professionals to work in the US, has become a hot potato within the Republican Party, revealing a rift between pro-business advocates and …

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

Elon Musk Calls H-1B Visa Program Broken, Urges Major Reform
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Elon Musk Calls H-1B Visa Program Broken, Urges Major Reform

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: After vowing to "go to war" to defend the H-1B visa programme, tech billionaire Elon Musk has reignited debates surrounding the programme used to bring skilled foreign workers to the US by labelling it "broken" and in urgent need of "major reform. "The reason I'm in America along with so many critical people who built SpaceX, Tesla and hundreds …

Elon Musk reignites debate on H-1B visa programme, calls it 'broken' which needs to be reformed
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Elon Musk reignites debate on H-1B visa programme, calls it 'broken' which needs to be reformed

Hindustan Times  

Washington, After vowing to "go to war" to defend the H-1B visa programme, tech billionaire Elon Musk has reignited debates surrounding the programme used to bring skilled foreign workers to the US by labelling it "broken" and in urgent need of "major reform." Elon Musk reignites debate on H-1B visa programme, calls it 'broken' which needs to be reformed Musk, …

H-1B Visa Row: Days After Vowing To 'Go To War', Musk Claims System Is Broken; India Monitoring Developments Closely
1 week, 2 days ago

H-1B Visa Row: Days After Vowing To 'Go To War', Musk Claims System Is Broken; India Monitoring Developments Closely

ABP News  

Elon Musk has labelled the H-1B visa system "broken" and in need of "major reform," just days after vowing to "go to war" in defence of the programme. Responding to a user advocating for the US to attract elite global talent without relying on the current H-1B system, Musk proposed solutions such as increasing the minimum salary for visa holders …

Why Donald Trump backs Indians in immigration battle
1 week, 2 days ago

Why Donald Trump backs Indians in immigration battle

India Today  

As Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, the political coalition that propelled him to victory appears to be unravelling, even before his term begins. This fracture centres on a polarising issue: immigration—specifically, the H1B visa program, which allows U.S. companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers, predominantly from India. Opposing this view are figures like Musk, who …

Elon Musk again sparks debate on H-1B visa programme, calls it 'broken' which needs quick reforms
1 week, 2 days ago

Elon Musk again sparks debate on H-1B visa programme, calls it 'broken' which needs quick reforms

India TV News  

Washington: After vowing to "go to war" to defend the H-1B visa programme, tech billionaire Elon Musk has reignited debates surrounding the programme used to bring skilled foreign workers to the US by labelling it "broken" and in urgent need of "major reform." "The reason I’m in America along with so many critical people who built SpaceX, Tesla and hundreds …

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. …

Trump’s Shift on H-1B Visa: A New Approach to US Immigration Policy
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump’s Shift on H-1B Visa: A New Approach to US Immigration Policy

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:US President-elect Donald Trump reportedly appears to be favouring the H-1B visa programme unlike his opposition to it in his earlier stint. “We hope the US would relax its norms on H-IB visa programme and allow the foreign workforce in the US to work in the companies located here, to enhance their productivity and contribute for the nation’s economic growth,” …

DC Edit | Amid H-1B row, can Trump, Musk check MAGA fallout?
1 week, 2 days ago

DC Edit | Amid H-1B row, can Trump, Musk check MAGA fallout?

Deccan Chronicle  

As his voters come mainly from the manufacturing belt in the US, Trump has mostly focused his attention — both during his first term as well as during his campaign in 2024 — on jobs shipped to China, and other countries. He had selected at least six Americans of Indian origin for top posts such as Vivek Ramaswamy, along with …

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, …

Elon Musk admits H1-B visas are ‘broken’ and need ‘major reform’ shortly after vowing to ‘go to war on this issue’
Trending News
1 week, 3 days ago

Elon Musk admits H1-B visas are ‘broken’ and need ‘major reform’ shortly after vowing to ‘go to war on this issue’

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk said the H1-B visa program is “broken” and suggested a potential fix just shortly after vowing to “go to war on this issue” and telling detractors to “F— yourself.” Amid a raging debate among the MAGA base over the immigration program for highly skilled foreign workers, Musk has now acknowledged some of the criticisms. Elon Musk admits H1-B …

Trump is right on H-1B visas
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump is right on H-1B visas

Live Mint  

Donald Trump may be wrong in trying to save TikTok, but he is right to endorse the value of H-1B visas in the dispute between Elon Musk and Steve Bannon. The debate broke out late last week on social media as Mr. Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy defended the legal, high-skill H-1B visa program from critics who want to sharply reduce …

Elon Musk calls H-1B visa system 'broken' amid 'civil war' with MAGA critics
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

Elon Musk calls H-1B visa system 'broken' amid 'civil war' with MAGA critics

India Today  

Tech magnate Elon Musk has called for “major reforms” to the “broken” H-1B visa system, just days after vociferously defending the programme and pledging to "go to war" over it. Responding to a thread on X which makes the case that the H-1B scheme isn’t fulfilling its goal of bringing elite talent to the United States, Musk said, “I’ve been …

Elon Musk, after blasting H1-B visa critics, calls the system ‘broken’ and proposes his ‘fix’
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

Elon Musk, after blasting H1-B visa critics, calls the system ‘broken’ and proposes his ‘fix’

Live Mint  

Elon Musk, the world's richest man and CEO of multiple tech companies, acknowledged the flaws in the H1-B visa system, which grants highly skilled foreign workers the ability to work in the United States. Elon Musk gains Trump’s support on H-1B visa debate amid MAGA division President-elect Donald Trump has voiced support for Elon Musk’s stance on the H-1B visa …

Mint Primer: How H-1B visas got caught in the MAGA debate
1 week, 3 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 …

Trump sides with Elon Musk in Maga immigration feud over H-1B visas for skilled tech workers
1 week, 4 days ago

Trump sides with Elon Musk in Maga immigration feud over H-1B visas for skilled tech workers

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 has sided with Elon Musk in the feud …

MAGA civil war? Indians in focus as Republicans spar over immigration, H-1B visas ahead of Trump presidency
1 week, 4 days ago

MAGA civil war? Indians in focus as Republicans spar over immigration, H-1B visas ahead of Trump presidency

Live Mint  

The US Republican party appears to be heading for a ‘civil war’ as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his term in office. The tech industry has long called for more H-1B visas to attract highly skilled workers to the US. Krishnan has been a vocal advocate for immigration laws based on merit — favouring changes that will prioritise highly skilled …

H1-B debate heats up: Why the US work permit is crucial for Indians amid Musk, Trump, and MAGA clash
1 week, 4 days ago

H1-B debate heats up: Why the US work permit is crucial for Indians amid Musk, Trump, and MAGA clash

Live Mint  

Amid the public debate over the use of the H-1B visa, President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said, ‘he fully backs the program for foreign tech workers opposed by some of his supporters’. The comment comes billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk, in a series a X posts, vowed late Friday to go to "war" to defend the visa program for foreign …

Donald Trump and H-1B: A reality check on what he says and does
1 week, 4 days ago

Donald Trump and H-1B: A reality check on what he says and does

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump has weighed in on a topic that is being debated among his supporters – the role of skilled immigrant workers in the United States economy. Donald Trump and H-1B: A reality check on what he says and does “I have many H-1B visas on my properties,” Trump told New York Post. A reality check on what Donald Trump …

Musk vows to ’go to war’ to defend H-1B visa programme; Trump sides with him
1 week, 4 days ago

Musk vows to ’go to war’ to defend H-1B visa programme; Trump sides with him

Live Mint  

Washington, Elon Musk has received support from President-elect Donald Trump on his stance on H-1B visas, a day after the tech billionaire vowed to "go to war" to defend the programme used to bring skilled foreign workers to the US. Musk, who along with Indian-American tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has been tapped by Trump to lead his Department of Government …

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 …

Trump says he's 'in favour' of H-1B visas amid MAGA row over foreign workers
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

Trump says he's 'in favour' of H-1B visas amid MAGA row over foreign workers

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump has waded into an escalating debate among his supporters and tech leaders, expressing support for the H-1B visa programme, which allows highly skilled foreign workers to enter the Unites States. I have always been in favour of the visas, that’s why we have them,” Trump told the New York Post on Saturday, his first public remarks …

Elon Musk vows H-1B visa 'war' in sign of tension between Trump supporters
1 week, 4 days ago

Elon Musk vows H-1B visa 'war' in sign of tension between Trump supporters

ABC  

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, vowed to go to "war" to defend the H-1B visa program for foreign tech workers amid a dispute between President-elect Donald Trump's longtime supporters and his most recently acquired backers from the tech industry. How Musk's storm of tweets almost led to a government shutdown Photo shows Elon Musk raises his …

Trump appears to side with Musk, tech allies in debate over foreign workers roiling his supporters
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

Trump appears to side with Musk, tech allies in debate over foreign workers roiling his supporters

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump appears to be siding with Elon Musk and his other backers in the tech industry as a dispute over immigration visas has divided his supporters. Trump, in an interview with the New York Post on Saturday, praised the use of visas to bring skilled foreign workers to the U.S. Hard-right members of …

'I Will Go To War On This...' Elon Musk Backs Sriram Krishnan, Slams MAGA Loyalists As H-1B Row Intensifies In US
1 week, 4 days ago

'I Will Go To War On This...' Elon Musk Backs Sriram Krishnan, Slams MAGA Loyalists As H-1B Row Intensifies In US

ABP News  

Amid the high-pitch war of words over hiring H-1B visa-holders in America, tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has been handpicked by US President-elect Donald Trump to lead his proposed Department of Government Efficiency, joined the debate Saturday morning with a strong comment. “Anything to remove country caps for green cards / unlock skilled immigration would be huge,” Sriram Krishnan had …

Elon Musk vows 'war' over H-1B visa program amid rift with some Trump supporters
1 week, 4 days ago

Elon Musk vows 'war' over H-1B visa program amid rift with some Trump supporters

Hindustan Times  

By Nandita Bose Elon Musk vows 'war' over H-1B visa program amid rift with some Trump supporters WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, - Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, vowed to go to "war" to defend the H-1B visa program for foreign tech workers late on Friday amid a dispute between President-elect Donald Trump's longtime supporters and his …

Online Debate Over Foreign Workers In Tech Shows Cracks In Trump World
1 week, 4 days ago

Online Debate Over Foreign Workers In Tech Shows Cracks In Trump World

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s …

Elon Musk clarifies stance on H-1B visas, says ‘those who want America to win…’
1 week, 5 days ago

Elon Musk clarifies stance on H-1B visas, says ‘those who want America to win…’

Live Mint  

Billionaire Elon Musk has pointed out his “consistent stance on immigration” amid a spat with MAGA traditionalist Laura Loomer over H1B visas. US Immigration Debate Musk's bid for clarification comes amid a spat with MAGA traditionalist Laura Loomer on X. The world's richest man compared the US and its talent to a sports team, saying: “Thinking of America as a …

Trump has already picked a side in H-1B debate between MAGA and Silicon Valley, he sides with…
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump has already picked a side in H-1B debate between MAGA and Silicon Valley, he sides with…

Hindustan Times  

A civil war has erupted within Trump World over the contentious issue of visas for highly skilled workers, with President-elect Donald Trump finding himself caught between his anti-immigration MAGA base and his new Silicon Valley allies, including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Despite the massive tension less than a month before ascending the Oval chair, Trump appears to have picked …

Trump defends foreign worker visas, siding with Musk amid MAGA backlash
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump defends foreign worker visas, siding with Musk amid MAGA backlash

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday defended the visa program that allows highly skilled foreign workers to immigrate to the US, marking his first comments on an issue that has divided his supporters this week. Trump said in an interview with The New York Post that he’s “a believer in H-1B,” referring to the visas granted to thousands of …

An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump’s political coalition
1 week, 5 days ago

An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump’s political coalition

LA Times  

An online spat between factions of President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — wealthy members of the tech …

Trump weighs in on debate among supporters to back H-1B visa program
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump weighs in on debate among supporters to back H-1B visa program

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump appears to have taken the side of Elon Musk in the debate over H-1B visas. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday appeared to step into a raging debate among his supporters over visas for skilled workers on the side of Elon Musk, telling the New York Post he has “always liked the visas.” The comments came as Trump …

An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalition
1 week, 5 days ago

An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalition

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest …

Vivek Ramaswamy’s H-1B overhaul plan: A win for Indian workers in US?
1 week, 6 days ago

Vivek Ramaswamy’s H-1B overhaul plan: A win for Indian workers in US?

Live Mint  

US Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy has emerged as a vocal supporter for H-1B visa reforms — putting him at loggerheads with many MAGA leaders. The development came a day after US President-elect Donald Trump appointed Sriram Krishnan as a senior policy advisor earlier this week. Krishnan has also been a vocal advocate for immigration laws based on merit — favouring …

Musk and Ramaswamy defend foreign worker visas, sparking MAGA backlash
1 week, 6 days ago

Musk and Ramaswamy defend foreign worker visas, sparking MAGA backlash

CNN  

CNN — Social media posts by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy arguing in favor of expanding the visa program for highly skilled workers have set off a debate among supporters of President-elect Donald Trump over how the program should fit into the incoming administration’s aggressive immigration agenda. “Thinking of America as a pro sports team that has been winning for …

MAGA crowd demands no H-1B visas for Indians, Vivek Ramaswamy says American parents raising their kids wrong
1 week, 6 days ago

MAGA crowd demands no H-1B visas for Indians, Vivek Ramaswamy says American parents raising their kids wrong

India Today  

The debate over H-1B visas has reignited with fervour as Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again base has once again called for a complete halt to hiring skilled workers from countries like India. The reason top tech companies often hire foreign-born & first-generation engineers over “native” Americans isn’t because of an innate American IQ deficit. — Vivek Ramaswamy December 26, …

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 …

Major overhaul being planned for H-1B visa programme: What we know so far
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Major overhaul being planned for H-1B visa programme: What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

A comprehensive regulatory overhaul of the United States' H-1B visa programme is currently being reviewed by the White House Office of Information of Regulatory Affairs, as per a report in Bloomberg Law. Last year, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued draft regulations to adjust the eligibility criteria, including degree requirements, for the specialty occupation visas used primarily by the …

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 …

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