Trump signs executive order against hiring H1B visa holders for federal contracts
4 years, 5 months ago

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

The Hindu  

In a huge blow to Indian IT professionals eyeing the US job market, President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order preventing federal agencies from contracting or subcontracting foreign workers -- mainly those on H-1B visa -- from hiring. “Today I am signing an executive order to ensure that the federal government lives by a very simple rule, higher American,” Mr. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office of the White House before signing the order against hiring H1B visa holders for federal contracts. TVA’s action could cause more than 200 highly-skilled American tech workers in Tennessee to lose their jobs to low-wage, foreign workers hired on temporary work visas, the President said. According to the White House, Mr. Trump’s actions will help combat employers’ misuse of H-1B visas, which were never intended to replace qualified American workers with low-cost foreign labour.

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India says H-1B visas will help ‘skilled professionals’ following Trump, Musk support
5 days, 16 hours ago

India says H-1B visas will help ‘skilled professionals’ following Trump, Musk support

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stressed the mutual advantages of skilled professional mobility between India and the United States, particularly in light of the ongoing debate over H-1B visas. We look forward to further deepening India-US economic ties, which are to our mutual benefit.” The discussion over H-1B visas gained momentum last month after US President-elect Donald Trump, Elon …

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

What are H-1B visas and what has Trump said about them in the past?
1 week ago

What are H-1B visas and what has Trump said about them in the past?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Trump was vehemently against the H-1B visa during his first …

Trump to find himself at crossroads as new poll reveals 60% of voters don't think US needs more H1B visa workers
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump to find himself at crossroads as new poll reveals 60% of voters don't think US needs more H1B visa workers

Hindustan Times  

Amidst the ongoing H1-B visa controversy, a new survey revealed that six out of Americans believe that the US already has enough skilled workers to train and hire for white-collar jobs and doesn't need any more. Under Trump's first term, the administration modified the H-1B program prohibiting foreign workers and safeguarding Americans seeking similar jobs. The new polls states that …

Why Donald Trump backs Indians in immigration battle
1 week, 3 days ago

Why Donald Trump backs Indians in immigration battle

India Today  

As Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, the political coalition that propelled him to victory appears to be unravelling, even before his term begins. This fracture centres on a polarising issue: immigration—specifically, the H1B visa program, which allows U.S. companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers, predominantly from India. Opposing this view are figures like Musk, who …

California’s tech titans say H-1B visas are vital. Will Trump defy MAGA and support them?
1 week, 3 days 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. …

Trump’s Shift on H-1B Visa: A New Approach to US Immigration Policy
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump’s Shift on H-1B Visa: A New Approach to US Immigration Policy

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:US President-elect Donald Trump reportedly appears to be favouring the H-1B visa programme unlike his opposition to it in his earlier stint. “We hope the US would relax its norms on H-IB visa programme and allow the foreign workforce in the US to work in the companies located here, to enhance their productivity and contribute for the nation’s economic growth,” …

What are H-1B visas and what has Trump said about them in the past?
1 week, 3 days ago

What are H-1B visas and what has Trump said about them in the past?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Trump was vehemently against the H-1B visa during his first …

Donald Trump and H-1B: A reality check on what he says and does
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Trump has already picked a side in H-1B debate between MAGA and Silicon Valley, he sides with…
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump has already picked a side in H-1B debate between MAGA and Silicon Valley, he sides with…

Hindustan Times  

A civil war has erupted within Trump World over the contentious issue of visas for highly skilled workers, with President-elect Donald Trump finding himself caught between his anti-immigration MAGA base and his new Silicon Valley allies, including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Despite the massive tension less than a month before ascending the Oval chair, Trump appears to have picked …

Musk and Ramaswamy defend foreign worker visas, sparking MAGA backlash
2 weeks ago

Musk and Ramaswamy defend foreign worker visas, sparking MAGA backlash

CNN  

CNN — Social media posts by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy arguing in favor of expanding the visa program for highly skilled workers have set off a debate among supporters of President-elect Donald Trump over how the program should fit into the incoming administration’s aggressive immigration agenda. “Thinking of America as a pro sports team that has been winning for …

US announces new rules to streamline H-1B visa appointments, relief for Indian techies
3 weeks 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 weeks, 1 day 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 rules eased: Outgoing President Joe Biden’s parting gift to US companies
3 weeks, 1 day 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 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Foreign nationals propel U.S. science. Visa limits under Trump could change that
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

NPR  

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

Trump 2.0: The Indian IT sector may need to re-evaluate its US-centric model
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump 2.0: The Indian IT sector may need to re-evaluate its US-centric model

Live Mint  

The US has been the largest market for India’s IT services industry for decades, with companies like HCL, Infosys and TCS providing outsourced services to American firms across sectors. During his first presidency, the Trump administration made substantial changes to the H1B visa scheme, which is the lifeblood of the Indian IT industry’s operations in the US. The second Trump …

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

With Donald Trump in Oval Office, should US-bound Indian students be worried?
2 months ago

With Donald Trump in Oval Office, should US-bound Indian students be worried?

Live Mint  

With Donald Trump set to occupy the Oval Office in January next year as the 47th President of the United States, do the US-bound Indian students have any reason to worry? The campaign for presidency spearheaded by Donald Trump had targeted – time and again – the Joe Biden-led Democrats for being too soft on migrants and for reportedly failing …

Trump’s Immigration, Outsourcing Policies Can Hit India’s It Sector
2 months ago

Trump’s Immigration, Outsourcing Policies Can Hit India’s It Sector

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: US President Donald Trump’s tough stance on immigration laws, especially H-1B visas, and outsourcing can potentially restrict the American dreams of Indian professionals while impacting costs and growth of Indian IT companies. Stricter policies on outsourcing and possible restrictions on H-1B visas could disrupt India’s IT sector, which relies heavily on the US market. In his previous term, Trump’s …

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

Second term for Trump likely to have limited negative impact on Indian IT sector: Report
2 months ago

Second term for Trump likely to have limited negative impact on Indian IT sector: Report

Live Mint  

Donald Trump took to stage to on Wednesday to declare victory and pledged to bring a “golden age" to the United States. During his first term, former President Trump enacted Executive Order 13788, “Buy American and Hire American,” which increased restrictions on H-1B visas and led to a notable rise in H-1B and L-1 visa denial rates. Limited impact On …

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

U. S new visa rule could boost local hiring, warns Nasscom
1 year, 2 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, 2 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 …

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 | 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 …

Big US immigration update provides cheer for H-1B and L-1 visa holders amid cloud of uncertainty and job less
1 year, 6 months ago

Big US immigration update provides cheer for H-1B and L-1 visa holders amid cloud of uncertainty and job less

Hindustan Times  

There is a glimmer of hope for Indian immigrants living in United States amidst the cloud of uncertainty after recent layoffs across big tech firms. Citizenship and Immigration Services has rolled out a new policy, PA-2023-18, that unveils a new blueprint providing guidance on Employment Authorization Documents in the face of pressing circumstances. The policy will be particularly benefiting the …

Bill to reform H-1B and L-1 visa programme introduced in US Senate
1 year, 9 months ago

Bill to reform H-1B and L-1 visa programme introduced in US Senate

Firstpost  

`Washington: A group of influential lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation in the US Senate to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes and usher in more transparency in the recruitment of foreign workers. The H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act will reduce fraud and abuse in the immigration system, provide protections for American workers and visa holders, and require …

US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Reform H-1B and L-1 Visa Programme
1 year, 9 months ago

US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Reform H-1B and L-1 Visa Programme

News 18  

A group of influential lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the US Senate to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes and usher in more transparency in the recruitment of foreign workers. The H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act will reduce fraud and abuse in the immigration system, provide protections for American workers and visa holders, and require …

Left jobless, thousands of Indian IT workers scramble for options to stay in the U.S.
1 year, 11 months ago

Left jobless, thousands of Indian IT workers scramble for options to stay in the U.S.

The Hindu  

Thousands of Indian IT professionals in the U.S. who lost their jobs due to the series of recent lay-offs at companies such as Google, Microsoft and Amazon are now struggling to find new employment within the stipulated period under their work visas to stay in the country. A significantly large number of Indian IT professionals, who are on non-immigrant work …

After mass layoffs, thousands of Indian techies struggle to find new jobs in US
1 year, 11 months ago

After mass layoffs, thousands of Indian techies struggle to find new jobs in US

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of Indian IT professionals in the US, who have lost their jobs due to the series of recent layoffs at companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon, are now struggling to find new employment within the stipulated period under their work visas following the termination of their employment to stay in the country. A significantly large number of Indian IT …

H-1B visas could soon be stamped inside U.S. following Presidential commission recommendation
2 years, 3 months ago

H-1B visas could soon be stamped inside U.S. following Presidential commission recommendation

The Hindu  

A Presidential commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders has unanimously approved a recommendation for the provision of stamping of H-1B visas inside the U. S., a move if accepted by President Joe Biden will come as a big relief to thousands of foreign professionals, particularly from India. “As part of our immigration process, H-1B visa holders are given the …

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, …

Data | Trump era H-1B woes end, visa approval rates, wages peak under Biden
2 years, 5 months ago

Data | Trump era H-1B woes end, visa approval rates, wages peak under Biden

The Hindu  

During the Donald Trump era, H-1B workers, a majority of whom are Indians, had a hard time. While the share of H-1B workers in American companies kept increasing, Indian companies struggled to get H-1B permits. Fat paychecks The chart sourced from Cato Institute shows the median wage of all U.S. workers and H-1B visa workers and the wages at the …

Legislation Introduced in US Senate to Reform and Stop Abuse of H-1B Visa System
2 years, 10 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, 10 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 …

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

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

India Today  

There has been a big drop in the number of immigrants holding H-1B visas in the United States. There has been a 9 per cent drop in the number of H-1B visa holders in the US, marking the highest decline in a decade. SECOND CONSECUTIVE ANNUAL DECLINE The analysis showed there was a 12.6 per cent drop in foreign engineering …

US court turns down Trump-era H-1B restrictions on visas for skilled foreign workers
3 years, 3 months ago

US court turns down Trump-era H-1B restrictions on visas for skilled foreign workers

Live Mint  

A US federal judge on Wednesday turned down Trump-era changes to H-1B visa rules that were to deter US companies from replacing American workers with cheaper foreign labour. Nicholas Iovino, writing in Courthouse News Service, a nationwide news service for lawyers and the news media said that the rules restricting H-1B visas were found invalid because they were issued under …

H-1B visa selection | U.S. court sets aside proposed Trump-era rule
3 years, 3 months ago

H-1B visa selection | U.S. court sets aside proposed Trump-era rule

The Hindu  

A U.S. federal judge has struck down a proposed Donald Trump-era rule that aimed to replace the current H-1B cap lottery system with a wage-level-based selection process. Judge Jeffrey S. White of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California vacated a Trump-era H-1B cap selection regulation on the grounds that then-Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf was …

Biden administration removes Trump-era H-1B rule vacated by court
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden administration removes Trump-era H-1B rule vacated by court

Hindustan Times  

The Biden administration on Tuesday announced that it has removed a Trump-era rule that had sought to narrow the definition of “speciality” for qualifying for H-1B non-immigration short-term work visas in the country - doing away with one more of former president Donald Trump’s restrictive changes to the visa programme. The Trump administration had issued an order last October seeking …

A walk-back: The Hindu Editorial on the Biden administration allowing H-1B visa ban to lapse
3 years, 9 months ago

A walk-back: The Hindu Editorial on the Biden administration allowing H-1B visa ban to lapse

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden allowed a ban on issuance of H-1B visas for skilled workers to lapse at the end of March 2021, a move signalling his intent — articulated as a campaign promise last year — to pull the U.S. back from harsh immigration rules imposed by his predecessor, Donald Trump. Mr. Biden’s action will have a significant and favourable …

The Hindu Explains | How will the expiry of the Trump-era visa ban affect Indian workers?
3 years, 9 months ago

The Hindu Explains | How will the expiry of the Trump-era visa ban affect Indian workers?

The Hindu  

April 04, 2021 02:15 am | Updated 01:37 pm IST The story so far: Last June, the administration of former President Donald Trump, a Republican, halted the issuance of non-immigrant work visas of several types, including the skilled worker visa, or H-1B. Now, the 46th and current U.S. President, Democrat Joe Biden, has allowed the ban on H-1B visa issuance …

No More Ban on H1-B Visas: How Will it Help Indian Techies Working in the United States?
3 years, 9 months ago

No More Ban on H1-B Visas: How Will it Help Indian Techies Working in the United States?

News 18  

In a much-needed relief for Indian techies working in the US, the Joe Biden administration has decided not to extend the Trump-era visa. The visa ban, which was imposed by former US president Donald Trump last June, was centred on the H1-B visas and also affected the L-1 visa program, seasonal workers in the hospitality industry and students on work-study …

Biden allows H1-B visa ban to expire
3 years, 9 months ago

Biden allows H1-B visa ban to expire

The Hindu  

The White House has allowed a 2020 ban on H1-B skilled worker and certain other temporary visas to expire on March 31. H1-B visas, used more by Indian professionals than any other nationality, were suspended by U.S. President Donald Trump in June last year, ostensibly to protect American jobs, already reeling under the impact of the pandemic. No effect on …

Good news for Indians as Joe Biden lets Trump era H-1B visa ban die out
3 years, 9 months ago

Good news for Indians as Joe Biden lets Trump era H-1B visa ban die out

India Today  

In a move that can turn out to be good news for Indian IT professionals, US President Joe Biden has allowed the Trump-era ban on foreign workers, in particular H-1B, to lapse without extending it further. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. …

Biden admin issues notification to further delay mandatory minimum pay for H-1B visa
3 years, 9 months ago

Biden admin issues notification to further delay mandatory minimum pay for H-1B visa

The Hindu  

The Biden administration on Friday issued a formal notification to delay the implementation of the previous Trump regime's controversial rule to raise mandatory minimum pay for foreign workers on the H-1B visa, the most sought after among Indian IT professionals. On February 1, the Department of Labour proposed to delay the effective date of the final rule entitled “Strengthening Wage …

H-1B visa: Three Republicans bring legislation in Congress to end ‘allure of cheap foreign labour’
3 years, 10 months ago

H-1B visa: Three Republicans bring legislation in Congress to end ‘allure of cheap foreign labour’

The Hindu  

Three Republican U.S. lawmakers have introduced a legislation in Congress to bar American employers from hiring H-1B workers, who are mostly highly-skilled Indian IT professionals, if they have recently, or plan to fire their local workers, seeking to put an end to the “allure of cheap foreign labour”. According to its text released on March 3, a foreign guest worker …

Biden admin ‘undecided’ on ending Trump-era H-1B visa ban
3 years, 10 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 …

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