Donald Trump administration relaxes rules for H-1B visa holders, allows them to return to pre-ban jobs
4 years, 4 months ago

Donald Trump administration relaxes rules for H-1B visa holders, allows them to return to pre-ban jobs

Firstpost  

This is the first relaxation of rules since Trump signed a proclamation on 22 June suspending the entry of non-immigrant visa categories like the H-1B and L1 visas till the end of the year Washington: The Donald Trump administration has relaxed some rules for H-1B visa holders by allowing them to enter the United States if they are returning to the same jobs they had prior to the proclamation of the visa ban. The US Department of State advisory said dependents will also be allowed to travel along with primary visa holders. The administration also allowed travel by technical specialists, senior-level managers, and other workers who hold H-1B visas and their travel is necessary to facilitate the immediate and continued economic recovery of the United States. The administration also allowed travel of visa holders who are working as public health or healthcare professional, or researcher to alleviate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, or to conduct ongoing medical research in an area with a substantial public health benefit.

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H-1B visa denial rate drops, but curbs could return under Trump: Report
1 week, 4 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 …

Foreign nationals propel U.S. science. Visa limits under Trump could change that
1 month ago

Foreign nationals propel U.S. science. Visa limits under Trump could change that

NPR  

Foreign nationals propel U.S. science. Visa limits under Trump could change that toggle caption Kiichiro Sato/AP Foreign-born workers account for about half of the doctoral-level scientists and engineers working in the U.S. But the incoming Trump administration has signaled that it will crack down on H-1B visas, which could make it harder for universities, research institutions, and tech firms in …

MEA addresses H-1B Visa concerns as Donald Trump returns to White House with his immigration policies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MEA addresses H-1B Visa concerns as Donald Trump returns to White House with his immigration policies

Live Mint  

India expressed its commitment to enhancing dialogue with the United States on H-1B Visa policies and related issues, emphasizing the importance of mobility and migration as part of their bilateral relationship. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasizing India’s interest in maintaining robust dialogue on these issues with the U.S., said, "We would like to have a good dialogue …

How should you prepare for H1B visa programme under Donald Trump regime? Explained
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How should you prepare for H1B visa programme under Donald Trump regime? Explained

Live Mint  

Donald Trump on Wednesday promised to bring a “golden age” for America, as he appeared poised to win the presidential election with a mandate he called “unprecedented and powerful”. Tough laws expected for immigrants, H1B visa holders Now, Trump's second term is likely to bring tough laws and rules for immigrants, incuding H1B visa holders A BAL report states, in …

US Election 2024: ‘Buy American and Hire American’ — Will H-1B visa turn ‘cold’ if Donald Trump wins?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Election 2024: ‘Buy American and Hire American’ — Will H-1B visa turn ‘cold’ if Donald Trump wins?

Live Mint  

The outcome of the upcoming US presidential election could have major implications for employment-based immigration, particularly with regard to H-1B visas, a report by JM Financial highlighted. The report noted that if Donald Trump were to regain power, his administration's previous restrictive policies could resurface, potentially leading to increased scrutiny and denial rates for H-1B and L-1 visas, ANI reported. …

US to allow waiving of in-person interviews for H-1B, other visas through 2022
3 years ago

US to allow waiving of in-person interviews for H-1B, other visas through 2022

Hindustan Times  

The United States will allow its consular officers to waive in-person interviews for H-1B and other certain non-immigrant visa applicants through next year to help reduce visa wait times, the State Department said on Thursday. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations “The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in profound reductions …

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

Biden admin 'undecided' on ending Trump-era H-1B visa ban
3 years, 9 months ago

Biden admin 'undecided' on ending Trump-era H-1B visa ban

India TV News  

The Biden administration on Monday indicated it is still undecided on ending the Trump-era ban on issuing new H-1B visas, with the Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas asserting that its top priority is the acute needs of individuals fleeing persecution. In January, then-President Donald Trump had extended the ban on issuing new H-1B visas till March 31 arguing that the …

Joe Biden dismisses Donald Trump's push to lift COVID-19 travel restrictions from Europe, Brazil
3 years, 11 months ago

Joe Biden dismisses Donald Trump's push to lift COVID-19 travel restrictions from Europe, Brazil

Firstpost  

Washington: US President-elect Joe Biden’s spokeswoman quickly dismissed Donald Trump’s announcement Monday that a COVID-19 ban on travelers arriving from much of Europe and Brazil would be lifted, underlining the fractious transition of power. “On the advice of our medical team, the Administration does not intend to lift these restrictions on 26 January,” tweeted Jen Psaki, Biden’s press secretary. “In …

Trump extends freeze on H-1B, other work visas until March 31; Indian IT professionals to be hit
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump extends freeze on H-1B, other work visas until March 31; Indian IT professionals to be hit

The Hindu  

US President Donald Trump has extended the freeze on the most sought-after H-1B visas along with other types of foreign work visas by three months to protect American workers, saying while therapeutics and COVID-19 vaccines are recently available, their effect on the labour market and community health has not yet been fully realised. The decision will impact a large number …

Trump extends immigrant, work visa restrictions till March
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump extends immigrant, work visa restrictions till March

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump on Thursday extended an order suspending the issuance of certain types of work visas for another three months due to the raging coronavirus pandemic. "The effects of COVID-19 on the United States labour market and on the health of American communities is a matter of ongoing national concern," Trump wrote in Thursday's proclamation, which cited the …

Trump extends immigration bans despite opposition from U.S. business groups
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump extends immigration bans despite opposition from U.S. business groups

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday extended a pair of immigration bans that block many "green card" applicants and temporary foreign workers from entering the country, measures he says are needed to protect U.S. workers amid the pandemic-battered economy. The bans, which were issued in April and June, were set to expire on Dec. 31, but will be extended until …

Trump Extends Curbs on Work Visas, Immigration Citing Pandemic's Impact on Labour Market
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump Extends Curbs on Work Visas, Immigration Citing Pandemic's Impact on Labour Market

News 18  

US President Donald Trump extended certain restrictions on legal immigration and on visas that allow immigrants to temporarily work in the United States on Thursday, just hours before those restrictions were set to lapse. “The effects of COVID-19 on the United States labour market and on the health of American communities is a matter of ongoing national concern,” Trump’s Thursday …

President Trump Extends Freeze On Many Worker Visas
3 years, 11 months ago

President Trump Extends Freeze On Many Worker Visas

NPR  

President Trump Extends Freeze On Many Worker Visas Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images President Trump is extending a freeze on new temporary work visas for tech and other highly skilled workers. It affects workers in a wide variety of fields, including tech workers who want to enter the country on …

Joe Biden plans to increase H-1B visa limit and remove country quota for green cards
4 years, 1 month ago

Joe Biden plans to increase H-1B visa limit and remove country quota for green cards

The Hindu  

U.S. 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 of which are expected to benefit tens of thousands of Indian professionals impacted by some immigration policies of the outgoing Trump administration. With Kamala Harris as his deputy, Mr. Biden is expected to reverse the …

Joe Biden plans to increase H-1B visa limit and remove country quota for green cards
4 years, 1 month ago

Joe Biden plans to increase H-1B visa limit and remove country quota for green cards

Live Mint  

US 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 of which are expected to benefit tens of thousands of Indian professionals impacted by some immigration policies of the outgoing Trump administration. H-1B visas, which expand the available pool of high skilled workers in the …

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 …

Donald Trump administration imposes new curbs on H-1B visas to protect US workers, narrows ‘specialty occupation’ definition
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump administration imposes new curbs on H-1B visas to protect US workers, narrows ‘specialty occupation’ definition

Firstpost  

The new rules will allow enforcement of compliance through worksite inspections and monitor compliance before, during and after an H1-B visa is approved Washington: The Trump administration has announced new restrictions on H-1B nonimmigrant visa programme which it said is aimed at protecting American workers, restoring integrity and to better guarantee that H-1B petitions are approved only for qualified beneficiaries …

Trump administration to sharply limit skilled-worker visas
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump administration to sharply limit skilled-worker visas

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced plans Tuesday to sharply limit visas for 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 for what’s known as the H1-B program will restrict who can obtain a work visa and …

Setback for Indians? Trump to Sharply Limit H-1B Visas Amid Job Losses Caused by Covid-19
4 years, 2 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 …

H1-B visa: Trump blocked from restricting visas for high-skill workers
4 years, 2 months ago

H1-B visa: Trump blocked from restricting visas for high-skill workers

Live Mint  

The Trump administration was blocked from restricting H-1B visas that highly skilled foreign technology workers rely on to work in the U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White in Oakland, California, agreed with several big U.S. business groups, which argued President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing the immigration restrictions. Foreign Affairs Conduct In his ruling, White distinguished the visa …

U.S. court turns down challenge to Trump’s temporary ban on H-1B
4 years, 3 months ago

U.S. court turns down challenge to Trump’s temporary ban on H-1B

The Hindu  

An Indian-American federal judge has turned down an appeal by 169 Indian citizens who had challenged President Donald Trump’s order that barred foreign nationals on H-1B specialty occupation visas from entering the U.S. till the end of the year. The 169 Indian nationals in their lawsuit had sought an order directing the Secretary of State and the United States consulates …

Trump admin relaxes H-1B visa ban, allows workers to return to US for same job
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump admin relaxes H-1B visa ban, allows workers to return to US for same job

India Today  

The Trump administration has relaxed the H-1B visa restrictions it had imposed earlier banning entry of foreign workers entering the United States. pic.twitter.com/fU4ff6rsJg — ANI August 12, 2020 The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. In a huge blow to Indian IT professionals, …

Trump weighs blocking US citizens coming home if coronavirus infection feared
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump weighs blocking US citizens coming home if coronavirus infection feared

Live Mint  

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a measure to block U.S. citizens and permanent residents from returning home if they are suspected of being infected with the new coronavirus, a senior U.S. official confirmed to Reuters. Trump has instituted a series of sweeping immigration restrictions since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, suspending some legal immigration and …

More of the same: On Trump's signing of order against hiring H1B visa holders
4 years, 4 months ago

More of the same: On Trump's signing of order against hiring H1B visa holders

The Hindu  

The list of U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on the inflow of skilled foreign workers into the country continues to expand rapidly, with the latest salvo from the White House seeking to potentially prevent such workers from participating in any federal government contracts indefinitely. The executive order signed by Mr. Trump specifically targets the H-1B visa as one that purportedly …

Trump signs executive order against hiring H1B visa holders for federal contracts
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump signs executive order against hiring H1B visa holders for federal contracts

The Hindu  

In a huge blow to Indian IT professionals eyeing the US job market, President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order preventing federal agencies from contracting or subcontracting foreign workers -- mainly those on H-1B visa -- from hiring. “Today I am signing an executive order to ensure that the federal government lives by a very simple rule, higher …

174 Indian nationals file lawsuit against Trump's suspension of H-1B visas, claim it 'hurts US economy, separates families'
4 years, 5 months ago

174 Indian nationals file lawsuit against Trump's suspension of H-1B visas, claim it 'hurts US economy, separates families'

Firstpost  

In his presidential proclamation on 22 June, Donald Trump temporarily suspended the issuing of H-1B work visas till the end of the year Washington: A group of 174 Indian nationals, including seven minors, has filed a lawsuit against the recent presidential proclamation on H-1B that would prevent them from entering the United States or a visa would not be issued …

By blocking visas for foreign workers, Trump is further hurting the US economy (opinion)
4 years, 5 months ago

By blocking visas for foreign workers, Trump is further hurting the US economy (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Susan Cohen is the founding chair of the immigration practice at Mintz in Boston. President Trump’s latest executive order, which introduces restrictions on several temporary work visas and extends restrictions on the entry of new green card holders, will only serve to prevent some of the brightest immigrant workers from entering the United States and from helping our …

Assessing impact of US decision on blocking H-1B visas: MEA
4 years, 5 months ago

Assessing impact of US decision on blocking H-1B visas: MEA

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday said it was assessing the impact of an order issued by US president Donald Trump earlier this week to temporarily suspend H-1B and other work visas, popular among Indian IT engineers, till the end of the year. A statement from the White House said that the administration also intends to close loopholes that have allowed …

Trump's restrictive policy on immigration will be detrimental to US economy: USIBC
4 years, 6 months ago

Trump's restrictive policy on immigration will be detrimental to US economy: USIBC

India Today  

The temporary suspension of H-1B and other non-immigrant visas by President Donald Trump along with other restrictive policies on immigration is detrimental to the United States and its economy, president of a top American business advocacy group has said. “I think that the United States has benefited greatly over the years by successive waves of immigration and most particularly the …

Downing the shutters: The Hindu Editorial on Donald Trump's decision to halt H1-B visa issuance
4 years, 6 months ago

Downing the shutters: The Hindu Editorial on Donald Trump's decision to halt H1-B visa issuance

The Hindu  

The White House has made a proclamation restricting the issuance of non-immigrant work visas across the board, purportedly to clamp down on American jobs going to foreign workers, a consistent policy priority of the Donald Trump administration. There is little doubt that the policies of the Trump White House are likely to genuflect to the broader requirements of the 2020 …

H1-B suspension harmful for US economy, says Nasscom
4 years, 6 months ago

H1-B suspension harmful for US economy, says Nasscom

Live Mint  

MUMBAI: Industry body, National Association of Software and Service Companies, has called out the suspension of H1-B visa for skilled workers "misguided towards the US economy". “The proclamation issued today barring the entry of certain non-immigrants into America and setting new conditions for others is misguided and harmful to the US economy,” said the statement. Indian technology companies provide essential …

H-1B visas suspended: Donald Trump signs proclamation halting entry of workers on work visas, asks officials to move towards merit-based immigration
4 years, 6 months ago

H-1B visas suspended: Donald Trump signs proclamation halting entry of workers on work visas, asks officials to move towards merit-based immigration

Firstpost  

Moving to a merit-based immigration system, the White House said in a statement soon after Donald Trump issued a proclamation to temporarily suspend H-1B and other work visas till the end of the year. Washington: US President Donald Trump has directed his administration to reform the H-1B visa system and move in the direction of merit-based immigration, White House officials …

Trump's new visa freeze order: reactions
4 years, 6 months ago

Trump's new visa freeze order: reactions

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation to suspend issuing of H-1B visas, which is popular among Indian IT professionals, along with other foreign work visas for the rest of the year. This proclamation will make emerging from this crisis more difficult and expensive: AILA President "The ban on issuing H-1B, H-2B, J-1 and L-1 visas will harm employers, …

Google CEO Sundar Pichai disappointed with Donald Trump's foreign work visa suspension
4 years, 6 months ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai disappointed with Donald Trump's foreign work visa suspension

India Today  

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has expressed disappointment over US President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend foreign work visas including H-1B. Trump on Monday had issued a proclamation to suspend issuing H-1B visas, which is widely used by IT professionals from India along with other foreign work visas. Twitter also quoted Jessica Herrera-Flanigan, VP, Public Policy and Philanthropy, Twitter, and …

Deeply disappointed by misguided order: US Congressmen urge Trump to revoke temporary suspension of H-1B visas
4 years, 6 months ago

Deeply disappointed by misguided order: US Congressmen urge Trump to revoke temporary suspension of H-1B visas

India Today  

Top American lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to revoke the temporary suspension of H-1B and other non-immigrant visas. I urge him to reverse this decision to help ensure our health care system and broader economy are ready to combat the next phase of pandemic and to create the jobs we need for our economic recovery,” Indian American Congressman Raja …

Trump issues proclamation to suspend H-1B, other visas till year end
4 years, 6 months ago

Trump issues proclamation to suspend H-1B, other visas till year end

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation to suspend issuing of H-1B visas, which is popular among Indian IT professionals, along with other foreign work visas for the rest of the year. The proclamation that comes into effect on June 24, is expected to impact a large number of Indian IT professionals and several American and Indian companies who …

US suspends H1B visa, other work visas for a year, Trump says move to help millions of Americans
4 years, 6 months ago

US suspends H1B visa, other work visas for a year, Trump says move to help millions of Americans

India Today  

US President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation to suspend issuing of H-1B visas, which is popular among Indian IT professionals, along with other foreign work visas for the rest of the year. But under the extraordinary circumstances of the economic contraction resulting from the Covid-19 outbreak, certain non-immigrant visa programmes authorising such employment pose an unusual threat to the …

Donald Trump tells news channel he will announce new restrictions on visas for foreign workers in two days
4 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump tells news channel he will announce new restrictions on visas for foreign workers in two days

Firstpost  

Asked if there would be exclusions from the new restrictions, Trump said very few. Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would announce new restrictions on visas within a couple of days to block the entry of certain foreign workers and protect Americans struggling with a job market devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. “And we may even go …

Trump Freezes Green Cards, Many Work Visas Until End Of Year
4 years, 6 months ago

Trump Freezes Green Cards, Many Work Visas Until End Of Year

NPR  

Trump Freezes Green Cards, Many Work Visas Until End Of Year Enlarge this image toggle caption Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Updated 5:45 p.m. ET President Trump on Monday extended a freeze on green cards for new immigrants and signed an executive order to suspend new H-1B, L-1, J and other temporary work visas for …

Trump considering suspending H1B, other visas: Report
4 years, 6 months ago

Trump considering suspending H1B, other visas: Report

India TV News  

US President Donald Trump is considering suspending a number of employment visas including the H-1B, most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, in view of the massive unemployment in America due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a media report. The proposed suspension could extend into the government’s new fiscal year beginning October 1, when many new visas are issued, The …

Trump considering suspending H1B, other visas as US unemployment spikes: Report
4 years, 6 months ago

Trump considering suspending H1B, other visas as US unemployment spikes: Report

India Today  

US President Donald Trump is considering suspending a number of employment visas including the H-1B, most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, in view of the massive unemployment in America due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a media report. The proposed suspension could extend into the government’s new fiscal year beginning October 1, when many new visas are issued, The …

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