Potential setback in H-1B final rule, experts signal US immigration restrictions and higher fees
9 months, 1 week ago

Potential setback in H-1B final rule, experts signal US immigration restrictions and higher fees

Hindustan Times  

Citizenship and Immigration Services is preparing to finalize new rules for H-1B visas with drastic implications for employers and professionals. Anticipated Setback in H-1B Rule Signals Potential US Immigration Restrictions: Report Many legal experts are hopeful that the Biden administration will address contentious issues in the upcoming final rule, however, according to a Forbes report they are expecting Trump immigration restrictions to find a place in the provisions. Timeline of the final H-1B Rule The proposed rule was introduced by USCIS on October 23, 2023, and is currently in a comment period that will last for 60 days. One contentious provision would restrict positions eligible for H-1B visas by redefining specialty occupations. Further to redefining educational qualifications the United States Department of Homeland Security also plans to introduce a fee of $4,000 to extend an H-1B visa and a fee of $4,500 to extend an L-1 visa.

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H-1B visa to undergo massive changes from today: Here are tips for last-minute preparations
1 week, 2 days ago

H-1B visa to undergo massive changes from today: Here are tips for last-minute preparations

Hindustan Times  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services and Department of Homeland Security are introducing several changes to its popular H-1B visa programme, starting Thursday. The Foreign Labor Access Gateway, which allows American employers to hire nonimmigrant workers, will start deleting old applications, the Financial Times reported. Beginning Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security and US Citizenship and Immigration Services will implement …

H-1B visa registration for FY 2026 opens today: Check fees, deadlines and other key details
3 weeks, 1 day ago

H-1B visa registration for FY 2026 opens today: Check fees, deadlines and other key details

India TV News  

H-1B visa registration for FY 2026 opens today: Check fees, deadlines and other key details The most sought-after 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. H-1B visa registration: The much-anticipated H-1B visa registration for the fiscal year 2026 is set to open on Friday …

The U.S.’s immigration blocks as a self-defeating path
2 months ago

The U.S.’s immigration blocks as a self-defeating path

The Hindu  

What do we see in the bustling corridors of Silicon Valley, the research labs of Boston, and the biotech hubs of San Diego? Impact on jobs A study by Britta Glennon found that in response to increasing H-1B visa restrictions, American companies do not typically hire more U.S. workers. Other research shows that each H-1B visa holder creates 1.83 additional …

H-1B visa: Andhra IT minister says US unlikely to make any changes in policy
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2 months ago

H-1B visa: Andhra IT minister says US unlikely to make any changes in policy

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh minister for IT and electronics Nara Lokesh has said that the United States is unlikely to make any changes in its H-1B visa policy. H-1B visa: The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ skilled foreign workers in specialized fields such as technology, engineering, and finance. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa …

'I like both sides of argument on H-1B', says Trump
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2 months, 1 week ago

'I like both sides of argument on H-1B', says Trump

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he likes both sides of the argument on H-1B foreign guest workers' visa, noting that he likes "very competent people" coming into the country and that he has used the programme. "I like both sides of the argument, but I also like very competent people coming into our country, even if that involves …

Will US keep or eliminate H1-B visas? President Donald Trump’s statement on ‘quality talent’
2 months, 1 week ago

Will US keep or eliminate H1-B visas? President Donald Trump’s statement on ‘quality talent’

Live Mint  

Amid concerns on whether the United States will quash H1-B visas, US President Donald Trump has made clear his stance backing the programme. “We need great people to come to our country and we do that through the H1B program,” ANI posted on X, quoting Donald Trump. H-1B Visa: All you need to know about the controversy The debate over …

H-1B Visa Debate: Not Just Engineers, Trump Says He Wants Very Competent People Coming To US
2 months, 1 week ago

H-1B Visa Debate: Not Just Engineers, Trump Says He Wants Very Competent People Coming To US

ABP News  

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he likes both sides of the argument on H-1B foreign guest worker visa debate, stating that he welcomes "very competent people" coming into the country. During an event along with Oracle CTO Larry Ellison, Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son, and Open AI CEO Sam Altman, US President Donald Trump said, "I like both sides …

H1-B visa: ‘Like both sides of argument but...,’ What did Donald Trump say on US work permit? The controversy explained
2 months, 1 week ago

H1-B visa: ‘Like both sides of argument but...,’ What did Donald Trump say on US work permit? The controversy explained

Live Mint  

H1-B visa: Donald Trump, who took office as the 47th US President, reaffirmed his support for the H1-B visa program saying that the country needs 'competent' and 'great' individuals to come to the US, and added ‘it can be achieved only through the visa program.’ The comment comes amid the onging debate around US work permit - whether Trump administration …

US President Donald Trump weighs in on H-1B visa debate: 'Want competent people coming into country'
2 months, 1 week ago

US President Donald Trump weighs in on H-1B visa debate: 'Want competent people coming into country'

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he likes both sides of the argument on H-1B foreign guest workers' visa, noting that the country needs "very competent" and "great" people which is possible through this visa programme. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or …

Trump 2.0: What's the conservative row over H-1B visas?
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump 2.0: What's the conservative row over H-1B visas?

Hindustan Times  

* Trump 2.0: What's the conservative row over H-1B visas? Conservatives argue over specialty visa program * H-1Bs geared toward specialty fields like tech * Recipients can encounter backlogs, bureaucracy By David Sherfinski RICHMOND, Virginia, - As newly inaugurated President Donald Trump readies his immigration crackdown, his allies in his Republican Party have splintered over policies surrounding U.S. worker visas …

Major Overhaul to H-1B Visa Programme: Key Changes for Indian Professionals
2 months, 1 week ago

Major Overhaul to H-1B Visa Programme: Key Changes for Indian Professionals

Deccan Chronicle  

The U.S. government has introduced significant reforms to the H-1B visa programme, with new rules taking effect from January 17. These updates, part of one of the final immigration policy changes under President Joe Biden's administration, aim to modernize the program, enhance fairness, and improve efficiency in hiring foreign professionals.With Indian nationals making up 72.3% of the 386,000 H-1B visas …

How H-1B visa overhaul could transform tech workers' future in US
2 months, 1 week ago

How H-1B visa overhaul could transform tech workers' future in US

India Today  

The US H-1B visa program undergoes major reforms, improving fairness, easing F-1 transitions, expanding exemptions, and redefining “specialty occupation,” benefiting diverse professionals, particularly tech workers. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services stated on its website, “The H-1B final rule modernizes the H-1B program by streamlining the approval process, increasing its flexibility to allow better employers to retain talented workers, …

US to implement final rule to modernise H-1B visas on Jan 17 to fill jobs faster
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US to implement final rule to modernise H-1B visas on Jan 17 to fill jobs faster

India Today  

The US Department of Homeland Security will implement a final rule to modernise and improve the efficiency of the H-1B visa programme three days before Trump's swearing-in ceremony on January 20, 2025. This rule, which takes effect on Friday, January 17, 2025, aims to enhance the requirements for the H-1B non-immigrant visa programme, enabling US companies to fill critical job …

Indian H-1B holders get the jitters, told to be in US before January 20
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian H-1B holders get the jitters, told to be in US before January 20

India Today  

As Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th American President on January 20, many Indian H-1B visa holders in the US are anxious about potential immigration policy changes that would upend their American dreams.Employers and immigration attorneys have advised H-1B visa holders to return to the US before January 20, fearing a rule change might block …

H1-B Visa: From faster processing to simpler F1 transitions
2 months, 2 weeks ago

H1-B Visa: From faster processing to simpler F1 transitions

Live Mint  

H-1B Visa: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's fresh updates to the H-1B visa program will come into effect from January 17, 2025. The updates, part of the H-1B Modernisation Final Rule, have been designed to simplify the hiring process for highly skilled foreign professionals and increase the flexibility to allow employers to retain talented workers, a department release informed. …

H-1B Visa new rules: 10 key updates to know as 2025 registration opens next week
2 months, 2 weeks ago

H-1B Visa new rules: 10 key updates to know as 2025 registration opens next week

Hindustan Times  

The United States is set to implement a modernised version of the H-1B visa programme, effective January 17, 2025. Enhancing competitiveness and flexibility “These improvements to the programme provide employers with greater flexibility to hire global talent, boost our economic competitiveness, and allow highly skilled workers to continue advancing American innovation,” Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security according to …

H-1B modernisation rule: Key updates to simplify hiring skilled foreign workers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

H-1B modernisation rule: Key updates to simplify hiring skilled foreign workers

India Today  

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will implement major updates to the H-1B visa program starting January 17, 2025. This overhaul, known as the H-1B Modernisation Final Rule, aims to simplify the hiring process for highly skilled foreign professionals while strengthening oversight. KEY CHANGES IN THE H-1B PROGRAM Employers hiring H-1B workers must now use an updated Form I-129, which …

Putting America first requires H-1B visa reform
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Putting America first requires H-1B visa reform

Live Mint  

A civil war has erupted among Donald Trump’s supporters over the H-1B program, America’s primary visa for skilled workers. The H-1B program is supposed to be reserved for workers in occupations requiring specialized knowledge, but that can include anything from biochemists earning hundreds of thousands to acupuncturists making less than the median household. While this would have been an improvement, …

H-1B visa debate intensifies in US ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration
2 months, 3 weeks ago

H-1B visa debate intensifies in US ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration

Hindustan Times  

Three weeks ahead of Trump's inauguration here on January 20, the debate on foreign guest workers visas for highly skilled professionals, the H-1B, has intensified which has literally created divisions in both the Democratic and the Republican parties. Highly skilled professionals from India walk away with the overwhelming number of H-1B visas – which is Congressional mandated 65,0000 every year …

India stresses skilled professionals' role in ties with US amid H-1B visa scrutiny
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India stresses skilled professionals' role in ties with US amid H-1B visa scrutiny

India Today  

In a recent statement, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, emphasised the importance of the India-US economic partnership, highlighting the crucial role of skilled professionals in driving growth and innovation. Jaiswal's comments come at a time when the H-1B visa programme, which allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations, is under scrutiny. While Trump's campaign …

California’s tech titans say H-1B visas are vital. Will Trump defy MAGA and support them?
2 months, 4 weeks ago

California’s tech titans say H-1B visas are vital. Will Trump defy MAGA and support them?

LA Times  

Of all the rich and powerful people cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump, few have rushed to Mar-a-Lago faster than the crowned heads of big tech, including California’s own chiefs of Google and Meta. But she said the H-1B isn’t without its challenges, pointing to cases in the past at UC San Francisco and Southern California Edison in which U.S. …

Elon Musk vs MAGA debate intensifies; how H-1B visa approvals looked during Donald Trump’s first term as US president
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Elon Musk vs MAGA debate intensifies; how H-1B visa approvals looked during Donald Trump’s first term as US president

Live Mint  

The H-1B visa programme has been a significant topic of discussion in the United States, especially during Donald Trump's presidency. Understanding H-1B visa programme The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in speciality occupations requiring a high level of skill and at least a bachelor's degree. H-1B visa statistics under Donald …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Why are US Republicans debating the future of H-1B high-skill work visas?
3 months ago

Why are US Republicans debating the future of H-1B high-skill work visas?

Al Jazeera  

A debate over what shape hardline immigration policies will take regarding high-skilled work visas has become the first major policy dispute among prominent supporters of United States President-elect Donald Trump – just weeks ahead of the Republican’s new presidential term. On one side are members of Trump’s so-called “Make America Great Again”, or MAGA movement, who have called for a …

Trump backs immigration visas for skilled workers in Musk-MAGA feud
3 months ago

Trump backs immigration visas for skilled workers in Musk-MAGA feud

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said he supports a visa program that is used to bring skilled foreign workers to the U.S., a stance that appears to put him in the corner of Elon Musk in a MAGA debate over immigration. His comments came amid an online feud between Musk, who supports using H-1B visas to fill jobs in the …

Trump Steps Into Skilled-Work Visa Clash, Saying They’re ‘Great’
3 months ago

Trump Steps Into Skilled-Work Visa Clash, Saying They’re ‘Great’

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump entered the fray in a debate over immigration policy that’s dividing his supporters, telling the New York Post he favors a visa program for highly skilled workers that Elon Musk has strongly defended. Trump’s stance may indicate an emerging alignment with Musk, whose backing for the former and future president made him the largest single donor in …

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

Biden admin makes it easier for US companies to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas
3 months, 1 week ago

Biden admin makes it easier for US companies to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The outgoing Biden administration has relaxed rules for H-1B visas that will make it easier for American companies to hire foreign workers with special skills and facilitate a smoother transition from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals. The rule, announced by the Department of Homeland Security on …

H-1B visa revamp: What employers and students need to know
3 months, 1 week ago

H-1B visa revamp: What employers and students need to know

Hindustan Times  

The Biden administration unveiled several changes to the H-1B visa program on Tuesday, hoping to streamline the application process and curb abuses within the system. Significant changes to the H-1B visa program were unveiled by the Biden administration to improve application efficiency and compliance. The H-1B visa program, in operation for over three decades, is a pathway for international students …

H-1B visa rules eased: Outgoing President Joe Biden’s parting gift to US companies
3 months, 1 week ago

H-1B visa rules eased: Outgoing President Joe Biden’s parting gift to US companies

Live Mint  

H-1B Visa Rule: To make the hiring of foreign workers easier for American firms, the outgoing Joe Biden government relaxed the H-1B visa rules on Tuesday. Relaxation of H-1B visa rules will help thousands of Indian tech professionals get high-paying jobs in the US. H-1B visa rules eased: What are the changes announced by Biden govt? “American businesses rely on …

US announces H-1B visa overhaul: 4 key points for applicants here
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Good news for Indian students and techies: US relaxes rules to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas
3 months, 1 week ago

Good news for Indian students and techies: US relaxes rules to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas

India TV News  

Good news for Indian students and techies: US relaxes rules to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas The revised H1-B visa rule aims to help US employers recruit the highly skilled workers essential for growth and innovation while strengthening the program's integrity. Washington: In a big relief to thousands of Indian tech professionals, the outgoing Biden administration relaxed rules for …

Major overhaul being planned for H-1B visa programme: What we know so far
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

H-1B visa denial rate drops, but curbs could return under Trump: Report
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

MEA addresses H-1B Visa concerns as Donald Trump returns to White House with his immigration policies
4 months, 3 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 …

Here are 5 ways Trump's return as US president is expected to affect H-1B visa rules
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Here are 5 ways Trump's return as US president is expected to affect H-1B visa rules

Firstpost  

From stricter eligibility criteria to increased wage requirements and other legislative changes, here’s a look at how Trump 2.0 could affect H-1B visa rules as well as the Indian IT industry Donald Trump's return to power is likely to affect rules around H-1B visa approvals in the US. During his first term, from 2016-2020, Trump introduced policies aimed at tightening …

How should you prepare for H1B visa programme under Donald Trump regime? Explained
4 months, 3 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?
4 months, 3 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. …

Biden doing everything to improve the visa process and Green Card backlog: White House
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Bipartisan National Security Agreement: Spouses, children of H-1B visa holders to get 100K work authorisation
1 year, 1 month 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 application process to begin March 6
1 year, 1 month ago

H-1B visa application process to begin March 6

The Hindu  

The H-1B visa application submission process for the fiscal year 2025 would start from March 6, a U.S. federal agency said Tuesday as it announced a major overhaul of its annual lottery for this specialty occupation visa. USCIS said the initial registration period for the fiscal 2025 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 6, and run through …

US announces overhaul of its annual lottery for H-1B visas to reduce potential for fraud
1 year, 1 month ago

US announces overhaul of its annual lottery for H-1B visas to reduce potential for fraud

New Indian Express  

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. Separately, the US on January 29 has formally launched a pilot programme to renew the much sought-after H-1B visas domestically, a move that is …

US hits H1B visa limit for 2024, here's what's next for businesses and foreign workers
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Highly skilled H-1B workers pivot from U.S to Canada amid visa program changes
1 year, 4 months ago

Highly skilled H-1B workers pivot from U.S to Canada amid visa program changes

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of highly skilled international workers holding H-1B visas in the United States are opting for job opportunities in Canada. The shift comes in the wake of changes made to the H-1B program under former President Donald Trump, which created hurdles for bringing in highly skilled immigrant talent. "The highly educated foreign national is really at the mercy of the …

U. S new visa rule could boost local hiring, warns Nasscom
1 year, 5 months ago

U. S new visa rule could boost local hiring, warns Nasscom

The Hindu  

However, Nasscom welcomed ‘the Biden Administration’s recognition of the substantial gap in supply and demand for skilled workers’ The United States’ new proposed Rule to “modernise H1-B requirements” could align with new visa norms to boost STEM hiring within the country, warned Indian tech industry’s apex body Nasscom on Thursday. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed “Rule Modernizing H-1B …

US Proposes H-1B Program Changes Focusing on Streamlining Eligibility, Enhancing Efficiency
1 year, 5 months ago

US Proposes H-1B Program Changes Focusing on Streamlining Eligibility, Enhancing Efficiency

News 18  

The Biden administration is proposing changes in the H-1B foreign workers programme to improve efficiency by streamlining eligibility, providing more flexibility to F-1 students, entrepreneurs and those working for non-profit bodies and ensuring better conditions for other non-immigrant workers. Making the proposed rules public for stakeholders to give their comments and feedback, the Department of Homeland Security said the proposed …

US plans major H1B visa overhaul, says 'will increase chances of selection'
1 year, 5 months ago

US plans major H1B visa overhaul, says 'will increase chances of selection'

India Today  

The Biden administration is proposing changes in the H-1B foreign workers programme to improve efficiency by streamlining eligibility, providing more flexibility to F-1 students, entrepreneurs and those working for non-profit bodies and ensuring better condition for other non-immigrant workers. Observing that the H-1B non-immigrant visa programme allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in speciality occupations, defined by statute …

White House aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy vows to end H-1B visa programme
1 year, 6 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 …

US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy calls H-1B visas 'indentured servitude'; vows to 'gut it' if makes White House
1 year, 6 months ago

US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy calls H-1B visas 'indentured servitude'; vows to 'gut it' if makes White House

Firstpost  

The H-1B visa, much sought-after among Indian IT professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise 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 …

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