US H-4, L-2 visa holders to get automatic work permit renewal for 540 days
1 week, 4 days ago

US H-4, L-2 visa holders to get automatic work permit renewal for 540 days

Live Mint  

The US Department of Homeland Security has announced automatic extension of the work permit renewal period for H-4 and L-2 visa holders, from 180 days to up to 540 days. Earlier in December, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it received sufficient petitions to meet the congressionally mandated limits for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2025. In a post on X, USCIS stated, “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 master's cap for FY 2025. We will be sending non-selection notices over the next few days.” Highlighting the purpose of the H-1B program, the USCIS noted that US businesses use it to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations.

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US announces new rules to streamline H-1B visa appointments, relief for Indian techies
5 days, 2 hours ago

US announces new rules to streamline H-1B visa appointments, relief for Indian techies

Hindustan Times  

US H1B visa: The US Embassy in India, beginning from January 1, 2025, will implement new regulations for scheduling and rescheduling non-immigrant visa appointments, including those for H-1B visas, aimed at streamlining the process and reducing wait times. The US embassy has announced new rules to streamline the appointment process for visa applicants This announcement on the US embassy's official …

US H-1B visa cap for FY2025 reached: Can Indians still apply and what should applicants do? All details here
2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

USCIS completes FY 2025 H-1B cap initial registration selection process: Guide to check status & next steps
8 months, 3 weeks ago

USCIS completes FY 2025 H-1B cap initial registration selection process: Guide to check status & next steps

Hindustan Times  

Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced the completion of the initial electronic registration selection process for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B allocations, including the advanced degree exemption. Filing of FY 2025 H-1B Cap Petitions Begins Beginning April 1, 2024, selected petitioners may file H-1B cap-subject petitions for FY 2025, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption. Online filing of …

USCIS wraps up H1B visa lottery for FY 2025, notifications rolling out tomorrow
8 months, 3 weeks ago

USCIS wraps up H1B visa lottery for FY 2025, notifications rolling out tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is done with the lottery to select beneficiaries for H1B visas, including the master’s cap for advanced degree holders. On Thursday, USCIS announced on X : “Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B cap petitioners: random selections have been made and notifications are being sent to myUSCIS accounts beginning yesterday and continuing over the next few …

H1B initial registration period to close on March 22
9 months ago

H1B initial registration period to close on March 22

Hindustan Times  

The initial registration period for the most sought-after H-1B visas for foreign guest workers for fiscal 2025 closes at 12 noon Eastern Time on March 22, a federal agency has said. Online account users will also be able to collaborate on registrations and petitions with enhanced organisational account features in their online accounts, it said. During this period, prospective petitioners …

H-1B visa initial sign-up period ends in 3 days
9 months ago

H-1B visa initial sign-up period ends in 3 days

India Today  

The initial sign-up period for H-1B visas for fiscal 2025 is set to close at 12 noon Eastern Time on March 22, according to a statement from a federal agency. USCIS UPDATES ONLINE ACCOUNT FEATURES Online account users will also be able to collaborate on registrations and petitions with enhanced organisational account features in their online accounts, US Citizenship and …

US launches fresh 5-week selection criteria for H-1B visa
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US launches fresh 5-week selection criteria for H-1B visa

India Today  

The US has formally launched a pilot programme to renew the much sought-after H-1B foreign work visas domestically, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals. In a statement on Monday, the State Department said the pilot programme will accept applications from January 29, 2024, through April 1, 2024, or when all application slots are filled, …

U.S. kick-starts five-week H-1B visas renewal drive, to accept 20,000 applications
10 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. kick-starts five-week H-1B visas renewal drive, to accept 20,000 applications

The Hindu  

H-1B workers, including Indian nationals, can begin applying to renew their visas without leaving the U.S., marking a significant change after nearly two decades. The announcement by the U.S. Department of State on the pilot programme for in-country renewal of certain petition-based temporary work visas, including for Indian nationals, was made in June 2023, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit …

Good news! US launches 5-week programme to renew H-1B visas, announces fresh selection criteria
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Good news! US launches 5-week programme to renew H-1B visas, announces fresh selection criteria

India TV News  

New Delhi: The US has formally launched a pilot programme to renew the much sought-after H-1B foreign work visas domestically, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals. In a statement on Monday, the State Department said the pilot programme will accept applications from January 29, 2024, through April 1, 2024, or when all application slots …

US visa and immigration updates for 2024: A guide to H-1B visa reforms expected in the new year
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US visa and immigration updates for 2024: A guide to H-1B visa reforms expected in the new year

Hindustan Times  

United States is working towards ushering in huge immigration reforms for the new year. Here are H-1B visa reforms expected in 2024 H-1B Lottery changes expected From March 2024 onwards the H-1B selection process is expected to be changed after the U.S. Each unique beneficiary would be entered in the selection process once, regardless of how many registrations were submitted …

H-1B visa pilot program to open for only Indians and Canadians from Jan 24: Key points to note
1 year ago

H-1B visa pilot program to open for only Indians and Canadians from Jan 24: Key points to note

Hindustan Times  

In a significant move for Indian H-1B visa holders, the U.S. Department has reinstated the domestic renewal of non-diplomatic nonimmigrant visas, a process discontinued since 2004. H-1B visa pilot program: Eligibility and application process dates The pilot has been limited only Indian and Canadian H-1B principal applicants and to those firms whose H-1B employees may need to travel abroad for …

H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Programme: Eligibility Criteria and Application Details Are Out
1 year ago

H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Programme: Eligibility Criteria and Application Details Are Out

News 18  

The United States has announced the limits and procedures for its much-anticipated pilot programme to renew H-1B nonimmigrant visas. “The Department is limiting the scope of the pilot to applicants who were previously issued visas within specified dates by Missions Canada or India to properly assess the performance and capabilities of contractors who manage the majority of the Department’s worldwide …

US releases H-1B visa pilot program eligibility, dates and application details; open to only Indians and Canadians
1 year ago

US releases H-1B visa pilot program eligibility, dates and application details; open to only Indians and Canadians

Hindustan Times  

The US authorities have now made public the eligibility and application details details of its pilot program to resume renewal of H-1B nonimmigrant visas. H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program Application opens from January 29 to April 1, 2024 Access the H-1B pilot program US government circular here H-1B Pilot Program: Dates of application Department of State will be accepting application …

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 …

H-1B visa: White House is reviewing rule to establish a domestic renewal pilot program
1 year, 2 months ago

H-1B visa: White House is reviewing rule to establish a domestic renewal pilot program

Hindustan Times  

There is some good news for H-1B specialty occupation workers who are facing issues in getting their visa renewed in order to work in the US. According to a report by website bloomberglaw.com, White House is reviewing a State Department rule to establish a domestic visa renewal pilot program. Approval of new rule to establish a domestic visa renewal pilot …

Work permit validity increased to five years for green card applicants in US
1 year, 2 months ago

Work permit validity increased to five years for green card applicants in US

Firstpost  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced an extension of the maximum validity duration for some EAD categories to five years in an effort to address the ongoing backlog in processing Employment Authorization Documents The US Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced an extension of the maximum validity duration for some EAD categories to five years in an effort …

Second lottery round for H-1B applicants to be conducted this year: U.S. immigration service
1 year, 4 months ago

Second lottery round for H-1B applicants to be conducted this year: U.S. immigration service

The Hindu  

A second round of random lottery selection for the much sought-after H-1B visas for 2024 will soon begin after “additional registrations” were found to be needed to achieve the numerical allocations for the fiscal year, the U.S. federal immigration agency has announced. In March, the USCIS conducted an initial random selection of properly submitted electronic registrations for the fiscal year …

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 …

H-1B visa cap for FY 2024 reached, successful applicants informed: USCIS
1 year, 8 months ago

H-1B visa cap for FY 2024 reached, successful applicants informed: USCIS

India Today  

The H-1B visa cap for the financial year 2024, beginning October 1, has been reached and all successful applicants have been informed about it, 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, …

Cap for H-1B visa reached, successful applicants informed: US Immigration Services
1 year, 8 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 …

H-1B visa cap for FY 2024 reached, successful applicants informed: USCIS
1 year, 8 months ago

H-1B visa cap for FY 2024 reached, successful applicants informed: USCIS

The Hindu  

The H-1B visa cap for the financial year 2024, beginning October 1, has been reached and all successful applicants have been informed about it, the U.S. In a statement on March 27, 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 advanced degree exemption …

US to extend H1-B visa registration deadline
1 year, 9 months ago

US to extend H1-B visa registration deadline

Firstpost  

US Citizenship and Immigration Services on Friday informed that the deadline to register for an H1-B visa will be extended as many users were facing technical issues in completing the process New Delhi: US Citizenship and Immigration Services on Friday informed that the deadline to register for an H1-B visa will be extended as many users were facing technical issues …

Why US' proposal to extend grace period for H1-B visa holders is beneficial to Indians
1 year, 9 months ago

Why US' proposal to extend grace period for H1-B visa holders is beneficial to Indians

Firstpost  

A presidential advisory subcommittee has recommended that US government increase the grace period for H1-B workers who have lost their jobs from 60 days to 180 days so that the workers have enough time to find new jobs or other alternatives Washington: A presidential advisory sub-committee has recommended the federal government to extend the grace period for H1-B workers, who …

Grace period for H1B visa holders to be extended amid mass layoffs?
1 year, 9 months ago

Grace period for H1B visa holders to be extended amid mass layoffs?

Hindustan Times  

Amid mass layoffs across tech giants including Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon, Twitter in the past couple of months, many H1B visa holders have been impacted as in a span of 60 days, they either need to find another company to sponsor their visas or leave the United States. Now, a presidential advisory sub-committee has recommended the federal government to …

US Advisory Panel Raises Issue of H1-B Workers, Recommends Extending Grace Period to 180 Days
1 year, 9 months ago

US Advisory Panel Raises Issue of H1-B Workers, Recommends Extending Grace Period to 180 Days

News 18  

Highlighting the issues being faced by H1-B workers in the current job market, a presidential advisory sub-committee has recommended the US federal government extend the grace period for H1-B holders, who have lost their jobs, from the existing 60 days to 180 days. “The immigration subcommittee recommends the Department of Homeland Security and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services to …

Initial registrations for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2023 to start from March 1
1 year, 9 months ago

Initial registrations for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2023 to start from March 1

India Today  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that initial registrations for the H-1B visas for Fiscal Year 2023 would begin from March 1 till March 18, 2022. "During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to complete and submit their registrations using our online H-1B registration system," the USCIS said in a statement. Prospective H-1B cap-subject petitioners …

US planning to resume 'domestic visa revalidation' to benefit H-1B visa holders
1 year, 10 months ago

US planning to resume 'domestic visa revalidation' to benefit H-1B visa holders

Firstpost  

The project, to be launched later this year, when fully implemented, would be a big relief to thousands of Indian tech professionals in the United States. Washington: The US is planning to resume “domestic visa revalidation” in certain categories on a pilot basis with the goal of scaling it up in the next few years. The H-1B visa is a …

Big relief for H-1B visa holders! US plans to resume 'domestic visa revalidation'
1 year, 10 months ago

Big relief for H-1B visa holders! US plans to resume 'domestic visa revalidation'

India TV News  

In a move that can benefit tens of thousands of foreign techies, the US is planning to resume the process of domestic visa revalidation, especially for those holding H-1B and L1 visas. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The State Department facilitated …

Online petition launched to extend grace period for H-1B visa holders to 12 months
1 year, 10 months ago

Online petition launched to extend grace period for H-1B visa holders to 12 months

The Hindu  

Amidst massive layoffs in the American tech sector that have resulted in a large number of Indian professionals being jobless, two Indian-American organisations have launched an online petition urging President Joe Biden to extend the grace period of H-1B visas holders from two months to a year. “On behalf of immigrants as well as naturalised citizens like Indian-Americans, Foundation for …

US immigration: 2024 H-1B registrations will open on this date
1 year, 10 months ago

US immigration: 2024 H-1B registrations will open on this date

Hindustan Times  

The initial registration period for 2024 H-1B work visas will open from March 1 to March 17, 2023, according to a statement by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. During this period, prospective applicants and representatives can complete and submit the required details using USCIS’ online H-1B registration system, as per the press release. A registration fee of $10 will …

US to issue additional H-2B visas for fiscal year 2023: Details
2 years ago

US to issue additional H-2B visas for fiscal year 2023: Details

Hindustan Times  

For the first time, the US has temporarily made available 64,716 additional H-2B visas meant for unskilled foreign workers for the fiscal year 2023 to ensure that American businesses can plan for their peak season labour needs, news agency PTI reported. "The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labour are issuing a temporary final rule that makes available …

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, …

Good news for immigrants as United States extends work permits by 18 months
2 years, 7 months ago

Good news for immigrants as United States extends work permits by 18 months

Firstpost  

The scheme is applicable for immigrants which fall into certain categories, including spouses of H-1B visa holders and those seeking a green card. According to PTI, Indian-American community leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria stated that the move will benefit 87,000 applicants whose work permit will lapse in the next 30 days. As per the updated rules, non-citizens with a pending renewal …

US announces 1.5-year extension for some expiring immigrant work permits
2 years, 7 months ago

US announces 1.5-year extension for some expiring immigrant work permits

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The Biden administration has announced that certain categories of immigrants, including those seeking green cards and spouses of H-1B visa holders, would be permitted to use their expired work permits for an additional 18 months, offering a reprieve to thousands of Indians working in this country and prevent further disruption for US employers. The extension period of up to …

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

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

News 18  

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

United States Reaches 65,000 H-1B Visa Cap for 2022: USCIS
2 years, 9 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, 9 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 …

Registration for H1-B visas to start from March 1
2 years, 10 months ago

Registration for H1-B visas to start from March 1

Deccan Chronicle  

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

H1-B registration for FY2023 to start from March 1: USCIS
2 years, 10 months ago

H1-B registration for FY2023 to start from March 1: USCIS

The Hindu  

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

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 TV News  

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 …

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 …

USCIS should approve H-1B visas for 6 years, suggests Cato Institute's David Bier
3 years, 7 months ago

USCIS should approve H-1B visas for 6 years, suggests Cato Institute's David Bier

Hindustan Times  

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services recently revoked a memo, issued during the Donald Trump administration, to ensure smoother H-1B visa extension. While the new memo came as a huge relief for foreign workers with temporary work visas, David J. Bier, a research fellow at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., believes much more …

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

The Hindu  

The Biden administration on March 1 indicated it is still undecided on ending the Trump-era ban on issuing of 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, the then President Donald Trump had extended the ban on issuing of new H-1B visas till …

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 …

What type of petitions USCIS still accepting after reaching H-1B visa cap? All you need to know
3 years, 10 months ago

What type of petitions USCIS still accepting after reaching H-1B visa cap? All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

US citizenship and immigration services earlier this week announced that it has received enough petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa master’s cap for the fiscal year 2021. The immigration agency will also continue to accept and process the petitions filed to extend the amount of time a current H-1B …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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