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 64,716 additional H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year 2023," the USCIS said in a press release on Monday, PTI reported. These supplemental H-2B visas are for US employers seeking to petition for additional workers at certain periods of the fiscal year before September 15, 2023, it added. “The Department is making supplemental H-2B visas available earlier than ever, ensuring that American businesses can plan for their peak season labour needs.these visas will also provide a safe and lawful pathway to the US for noncitizens prepared to take jobs that are not filled by American workers,” Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N Mayorkas said, as per PTI.

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Biden admin makes it easier for US companies to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas
5 days, 13 hours 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 …

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 …

US announces H-1B visa overhaul to fill jobs faster; Indians likely to benefit most
6 days, 2 hours ago

US announces H-1B visa overhaul to fill jobs faster; Indians likely to benefit most

India Today  

In what would cheer hundreds of thousands of Indians, the Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule to modernise the H-1B visa programme, enabling US companies to fill critical job vacancies more effectively. The new rule also permits quicker processing for individuals previously approved for an H-1B visa and extends eligibility to beneficiaries with a controlling interest in …

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

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

India Today  

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

US H-4, L-2 visa holders to get automatic work permit renewal for 540 days
1 week, 3 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 …

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 …

US immigration: EB-2 visa reaches annual limit for 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

US immigration: EB-2 visa reaches annual limit for 2024

Hindustan Times  

The U.S. Department of State announced on Monday that all available EB-2 visas for fiscal year 2024 have been issued. All available EB-2 visas for fiscal year 2024 have been issued, next year window to open on October 2024. Workers seeking EB-2 visas, particularly those in fields requiring advanced expertise, will also have to wait for the new fiscal year …

USCIS set to conduct second round of H-1B lottery for FY 2025 regular cap: Here's detailed guide
4 months, 3 weeks ago

USCIS set to conduct second round of H-1B lottery for FY 2025 regular cap: Here's detailed guide

Hindustan Times  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that it will hold the process for the second round of H-1B lottery selections for the fiscal year 2025 under the annual visa limit of 65,000. The USCIS is set to conduct the second lottery because the number of applications filed during the first period did not reach the numerical allocation for …

Bipartisan National Security Agreement: Spouses, children of H-1B visa holders to get 100K work authorisation
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Bipartisan National Security Agreement: Spouses, children of H-1B visa holders to get 100K work authorisation

Hindustan Times  

In a huge relief for H-1B visa holders, a White House-backed bipartisan deal has been unveiled under which automatic work authorisation would be granted to about 100,000 H-4 visa holders, who are spouses and children of a certain category of H-1B visa holders. In another good news for Indian American immigrants, the bill provides ageing-out protection for children of long-term …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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

News 18  

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

US Citizenship and Immigration Services announces second lottery round for H-1B visas in FY 2024. All you need to know
1 year, 4 months ago

US Citizenship and Immigration Services announces second lottery round for H-1B visas in FY 2024. All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

In a surprising move, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a second round of random lottery selection for the highly coveted H-1B visas for the fiscal year 2024. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a second round of random lottery selection for the highly coveted H-1B visas for the fiscal year 2024. First Lottery Selection in …

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 …

Good news for US H-1B visa holders, family members as Canada announces new work permit
1 year, 5 months ago

Good news for US H-1B visa holders, family members as Canada announces new work permit

Hindustan Times  

Canada Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on Tuesday announced that the government will create an open work-permit stream to allow 10,000 American H-1B visa holders to come and work in the country. In an official release, Canada's Ministry of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship said the program will also provide for study or work permits for the family members of H-1B visa …

Easier work visas after Modi's US visit? Indians always had lion's share of H-1B
1 year, 6 months ago

Easier work visas after Modi's US visit? Indians always had lion's share of H-1B

India Today  

The Joe Biden administration in the US has made it easier for Indians to live and work in the country in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit. In 2013, the US approved around 2.86 lakh H-1B visas, of which more than 1.87 lakh went to Indians — a 65.3 per cent approval rate. Then, in FY 2020, …

US to ease H-1B visas for skilled Indian workers as Modi visits
1 year, 6 months ago

US to ease H-1B visas for skilled Indian workers as Modi visits

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, using this week's state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help some skilled workers enter or remain in the country, according to three people familiar with the matter. The State Department could announce as soon as Thursday that a small number …

H1B visa rules change? US to ease norms during PM Modi's visit
1 year, 6 months ago

H1B visa rules change? US to ease norms during PM Modi's visit

Hindustan Times  

The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, using this week's state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help some skilled workers enter or remain in the country, according to three people familiar with the matter. File photo of a US visa The State Department could announce as soon as …

US to Ease H-1B Visa Rules for Skilled Indian Workers as PM Modi Visits. Check Details
1 year, 6 months ago

US to Ease H-1B Visa Rules for Skilled Indian Workers as PM Modi Visits. Check Details

News 18  

At a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the state visit to the United States, the Joe Biden administration is expected to make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States. The US State Department is expected to announce that a small number of Indians and other foreign workers on H-1B visas will be …

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

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

The Hindu  

The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, using this week's state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help some skilled workers enter or remain in the country, according to three people familiar with the matter. The State Department could announce as soon as Thursday that a small number of …

US to ease H-1B visa rules for skilled Indian workers | All you need to know
1 year, 6 months ago

US to ease H-1B visa rules for skilled Indian workers | All you need to know

India Today  

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, the Biden administration is preparing to facilitate the residence and employment of Indians in the country. Under the new regulations, a select group of Indian and other foreign workers on H-1B visas will be able to renew their visas within the United States, eliminating the need to travel abroad. According …

U.S. on track to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year: official
1 year, 8 months ago

U.S. on track to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year: official

The Hindu  

The U.S. is on track to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year, a senior official has said, assuring that the Biden administration is committed this summer to make sure it processes all of the student visas for Indians whose school starts this fall. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu also …

US to process more than a million visas to Indians, says Biden administration official
1 year, 8 months ago

US to process more than a million visas to Indians, says Biden administration official

Firstpost  

Washington: The US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu said that the country is currently working to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year, ensuring that the Biden administration is committed to processing all student visas for Indians who are due to attend school this year. Tech companies usually depend on such …

Second H1B visa lottery uncertain but not impossible, expert claims
1 year, 8 months ago

Second H1B visa lottery uncertain but not impossible, expert claims

Live Mint  

The H1B visa is a highly sought-after visa for professional workers who want to work in the United States, and the lottery system can be unpredictable. The H1B visa lottery is an annual process that determines which foreign workers will be granted visas to work in the United States. The possibility of a second round of the H1B visa lottery …

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 …

One can apply for jobs, give interviews while on tourist or business visa in US
1 year, 9 months ago

One can apply for jobs, give interviews while on tourist or business visa in US

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The US has announced that individuals travelling to the country on a business or tourist visa - B-1 and B-2 - can apply for new jobs and even appear in interviews, but the prospective employees must ensure that they have changed their visa status before starting a new role. When a nonimmigrant worker's employment is terminated, either voluntarily or …

US allows tourists to apply for jobs, give interviews while on tourist visa
1 year, 9 months ago

US allows tourists to apply for jobs, give interviews while on tourist visa

Live Mint  

Washington: An individual travelling to the United States on a business or tourist visa -- B-1, B-2 -- can apply for new jobs and even appear in interviews, a federal agency said Wednesday, but asked prospective employees to ensure the applicants have changed their visa status before starting the new role. When a nonimmigrant worker’s employment is terminated, either voluntarily …

US takes massive step for business, tourist visa holders! Allows job applications, interviews | Details
1 year, 9 months ago

US takes massive step for business, tourist visa holders! Allows job applications, interviews | Details

India TV News  

According to federal agency, US Citizenship and Immigration Services an individual who is travelling to the United States on a business or tourist visa i.e. When a nonimmigrant worker's employment is terminated, either voluntarily or involuntarily, they typically may take one of the several actions, if eligible, to remain in a period of authorised stay in the United States. "If …

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 …

US visa relief to benefit thousands of H-1B, L1 tech workers
1 year, 10 months ago

US visa relief to benefit thousands of H-1B, L1 tech workers

India Today  

The United States is planning to resume domestic visa revalidation for specific categories on a pilot basis with the aim of expanding it in the coming years. Until 2004, non-immigrant visas such as the H-1B visa could be renewed or stamped within the US for certain categories. However, since then, foreign tech workers, particularly those holding H-1B visas, have had …

Low Annual Limit for H-1B Petitions Affecting US Employers, Claims Study
1 year, 10 months ago

Low Annual Limit for H-1B Petitions Affecting US Employers, Claims Study

News 18  

The low annual limit of 85,000 registrations for H-1B petitions is the main problem facing US employers trying to secure foreign talent, according to a new report about the skilled workers’ visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals. H-1B denial rates have returned to low levels following the Trump administration’s losses in federal court during Donald Trump’s last year …

US issued nearly 1,25,000 student visas to Indians in 2022, says Ned Price
1 year, 11 months ago

US issued nearly 1,25,000 student visas to Indians in 2022, says Ned Price

Firstpost  

Washington: The United States embassy and consulates in India have issued a record 1,25,000 student visas in 2022, a State Department spokesperson said Wednesday. State Department spokesperson Ned Price also said the US is making every effort to reduce the waiting time for visa interview appointment in India as soon as possible. We have issued nearly 1,25,000 student visas,” State …

‘India top priority,’ says US Embassy as it opens 1 lakh work-visa slots for Indians
2 years, 1 month ago

‘India top priority,’ says US Embassy as it opens 1 lakh work-visa slots for Indians

Firstpost  

The move will empower India to overtake China in getting the maximum number of US visas by next year’s summer season. After Mexico, India is expected to rank number 2 in the issuance of US visas New Delhi: The United States is likely to open visa slots for Indians in mid-November and by the middle of next summer will be …

US Visa Update: Embassy Releases Over 100,000 H and L Visa Appointments
2 years, 2 months ago

US Visa Update: Embassy Releases Over 100,000 H and L Visa Appointments

News 18  

The US embassy released over 100,000 appointments for H and L work visa categories and for their family members, the US embassy said in a tweet on Friday. UPDATE: In response to high demand for employment-based visas, the U.S. Mission to India recently released over 100,000 appointments for H&L workers and their families.— U.S. Embassy India October 14, 2022 “In …

US embassy to open 100,000 slots for H and L worker visas: Details here
2 years, 2 months ago

US embassy to open 100,000 slots for H and L worker visas: Details here

Hindustan Times  

US embassy is set to open 100,000 slots for H and L worker visa categories, Don Heflin, minister counsellor for consular affairs at the US embassy in New Delhi, said. US Visa: For H and L worker visa categories one lakh appointments will be opened. Attributing the long waiting period for visas to the Covid pandemic, the official said staffing …

United States reaches 65,000 H-1B visa cap for 2023: USCIS
2 years, 3 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, …

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 …

US expands guest worker programme for Haiti, Central America
3 years ago

US expands guest worker programme for Haiti, Central America

Al Jazeera  

The number of H-2B visas will increase by 20,000, including 6,500 for Central America and Haiti, as migration spikes. The United States is expanding its guest worker programme with an additional 20,000 visas available for seasonal, non-agricultural guest workers, as the number of migrants hoping to enter the country spikes at its southern border. The extra H-2B visas would be …

US immigration agency allows some H-1B visa seekers to submit applications again
3 years, 5 months ago

US immigration agency allows some H-1B visa seekers to submit applications again

Firstpost  

The H-1B visa allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise Washington: A federal US body has announced that it will allow some foreign guest workers to re-submit their applications for the H-1B visa, the most sought-after non-immigrant visa among Indian IT professionals. “If your FY 2021 petition was rejected or administratively …

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

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

India Today  

A federal US body has announced that it will allow some foreign guest workers to re-submit their applications for the H-1B visa, the most sought-after non-immigrant visa among Indian IT professionals. "If your FY 2021 petition was rejected or administratively closed solely because your petition was based on a registration submitted during the initial registration period, but you requested a …

Amid shortage of skilled workers, US Chambers of Commerce lobbies to double H-1B visa quota
3 years, 6 months ago

Amid shortage of skilled workers, US Chambers of Commerce lobbies to double H-1B visa quota

India Today  

The powerful US Chambers of Commerce has launched a massive campaign to address the acute shortage of skilled and professional workforce in America, prominent among which includes urging the Biden administration and Congress to double the number of H-1B visas and eliminate per-country quota for the Green Card. “As we stand on the cusp of what could be a great …

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 …

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