Big update on H-1B visa reform: White House clears pilot programme
1 year ago

Big update on H-1B visa reform: White House clears pilot programme

Hindustan Times  

US state department's pilot programme that will allow 20,000 H-1B visa holders to renew their visa without leaving the country has cleared the review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affair. High wait times for visa services in countries like India, the largest source of H-1B workers, have added uncertainty to travel plans for those workers and their employers. What is the H-1B visa renewal pilot programme? After the White House approval, in January, the U.S. State Department will begin a new pilot program allowing a limited number of H-1B visa holders to renew their visas domestically.

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H-1B visa overhaul 2025: Key changes and benefits for tech professionals
2 days, 8 hours ago

H-1B visa overhaul 2025: Key changes and benefits for tech professionals

India Today  

In encouraging news for Indian techies, the outgoing Joe Biden administration in the United States has announced reforms to the popular H-1B visa programme. Skilled Indian workers, who make up a significant chunk of the H-1B visa applicants every year, are expected to benefit from the visa overhaul. Here are the benefits of the new H-1B rules Flexibility The new …

US announces H-1B visa overhaul: 4 key points for applicants here
6 days, 2 hours 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 …

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

Biden doing everything to improve the visa process and Green Card backlog: White House
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden doing everything to improve the visa process and Green Card backlog: White House

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden is doing everything he can to improve the process related to the sought-after H-1B visa, Green Card backlog and other issues related to the country's legal immigration system, the White House has said. "One of the steps, if we look at the H-1B visa process, we have taken action to improve that and the process …

US announces overhaul of its annual lottery for H-1B visas
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US announces overhaul of its annual lottery for H-1B visas

Hindustan Times  

Washington : The US has announced a major overhaul of its annual lottery for the H-1B speciality occupation visas, popular among Indian IT professionals, to curtail the potential for fraud and improve and streamline the registration system. The US has announced a major overhaul of its annual lottery for the H-1B speciality occupation visas, popular among Indian IT professionals, to …

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, …

US kickstarts H1B visa renewal pilot program: A guide to file your application
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US kickstarts H1B visa renewal pilot program: A guide to file your application

Hindustan Times  

The U.S. State Department has rolled out the groundbreaking H-1B renewal pilot program, allowing a limited number of Indian and Canada workers in the country to renew their visas without leaving the country. Here is a comprehensive guide to navigate the application process for the H-1B renewal pilot program: All you need to know about how to apply for the …

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, 2 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 …

H-1B pilot for US domestic visa to be limited to principal applicants and not for dependents
1 year ago

H-1B pilot for US domestic visa to be limited to principal applicants and not for dependents

Hindustan Times  

A State Department pilot programme to renew H-1B visas in the United States will exclude the dependents of H-1B professionals, it has now been reported. In response to a question on this topic, the State Department spokesperson, on background, said, “While we appreciate the particular interest in H-4 visas for dependent family members, including other visa categories at this stage …

US to launch domestic work visa renewal programme in Dec, Indians to benefit most
1 year ago

US to launch domestic work visa renewal programme in Dec, Indians to benefit most

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The United States is set to begin a pilot programme for domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas in December, a step that will benefit a significantly large number of Indian technology professionals, a US official has said. In an interview to PTI, Julie Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services, said, "In India, the demand …

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 …

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 …

PM Modi says H1B visa can be renewed in US itself
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi says H1B visa can be renewed in US itself

Firstpost  

The United States authorities announced that they will introduce ‘in-country’ renewable H-1B visas as part of the people-to-people initiative to smoothen the process of H-1B visa renewal for several Indians who are working in the US on a H-1B visa. “The leaders welcomed an announcement by the U.S. Department of State that it would launch a pilot to adjudicate domestic …

PM Modi announces big changes in US visa rules for Indian professionals
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi announces big changes in US visa rules for Indian professionals

Live Mint  

Bringing good news for US visa aspirants, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday informed that two new American consulates will be opened in India - Bengaluru and Ahmedabad Also highlighting the major changes the US government in planning to introduce to ease work visa rules, PM Modi said that Indian immigrants will no longer be required to visit their home …

H-1B visa renewal: You can now renew US work visa without travelling to India
1 year, 6 months ago

H-1B visa renewal: You can now renew US work visa without travelling to India

Live Mint  

The United States authorities have announced that they will introduce ‘in-country’ renewable H-1B visas as part of the people-to-people initiative. Technology companies depend on H-1B visa, also dubbed work visa to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India. H-1B visa renewal Until 2004, certain categories of non-immigrant visas, particularly the H-1B, could be renewed or …

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 …

U.S. to allow H-1B holders to renew visas without leaving country on pilot basis
1 year, 10 months ago

U.S. to allow H-1B holders to renew visas without leaving country on pilot basis

The Hindu  

The United States is planning to resume the process of domestic visa revalidation in certain categories, like H-1B and L1 visas, on a pilot basis later this year, a move that will benefit tens of thousands of foreign tech workers, particularly from India. The State Department facilitated domestic visa revalidation until 2004 for applicants who were physically present in the …

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 …

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 …

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

India TV News  

Highlights A bipartisan group of influential senators have introduced a legislation in the US Senate It was introduced to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes H-1B visa is non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers Seeking to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes, a bipartisan group of influential senators have introduced a legislation …

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 …

Joe Biden admin urged not to issue H-1B to Indians till country cap on Green Card is removed
3 years, 10 months ago

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

India TV News  

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

FAQ: How Does The Interim Final H1-B Visa Rule Affect Indians?
4 years, 2 months ago

FAQ: How Does The Interim Final H1-B Visa Rule Affect Indians?

The Quint  

While the nitty-gritties of the new rule are likely to evolve over the coming few weeks, there are some broad stroke changes that will be introduced to the visa programme. In the past, it has been alleged that H-1B work visa offers to foreign employees are “just on paper”, thereby allowing them to evade certain taxes while undercutting the jobs …

New H-1B visa rules: Fresh restrictions may affect Indian IT professionals
4 years, 2 months ago

New H-1B visa rules: Fresh restrictions may affect Indian IT professionals

Live Mint  

Washington: The Trump administration has announced new restrictions on H-1B non immigrant 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 and petitioners, a move which is likely to affect thousands of Indian IT professionals. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the …

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 …

In Blow to Indian Professionals, Trump Signs New H-1B Visa Order
4 years, 4 months ago

In Blow to Indian Professionals, Trump Signs New H-1B Visa Order

The Quint  

This new order comes barely a month after the Trump-led US government suspended H-1B visas along with other foreign works visas until the end of 2020. "Today I am signing an executive order to ensure that the federal government lives by a very simple rule, hire American," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office of the White House before signing …

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