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Indian H1B lottery winner in tough spot after layoff amid job search and visa deadline
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Indian H1B lottery winner in tough spot after layoff amid job search and visa deadline

Hindustan Times  

An Indian professional who was fortunate enough to win the H1B lottery this year is now confronting an unexpected hurdle after being laid off from his job. After winning the H1B lottery, an Indian worker faces job loss and a 60-day deadline to find new employment to keep his visa status. This 60-day grace period is provided by U.S. immigration …

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Nifty IT soared 150% during Trump’s first term. Is a repeat show likely under his second stint?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nifty IT soared 150% during Trump’s first term. Is a repeat show likely under his second stint?

Live Mint  

Former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump secured a significant victory in the 2024 US presidential election, marking a historic comeback after his defeat in 2020. With Trump now back in power, expectations have surged that the proposed corporate tax cuts could boost discretionary spending by enterprises—a key factor behind the global stock rally observed on Wednesday. The Tax Foundation, …

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US layoffs: USCIS issues guidelines for H-1B visa holders laid off or facing termination
7 months, 1 week ago

US layoffs: USCIS issues guidelines for H-1B visa holders laid off or facing termination

Hindustan Times  

US tech immigration workers have been navigating a unpredictable time for nearly a year now. Options for laid off H1-B visa holder When H-1B visa holders face termination, knowing their options is crucial. With below mentioned options one can stay beyond 60-day grace period: File an application for a change of nonimmigrant status; File an application for adjustment of status; …

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US may hike immigration fee by 2050% for H1B workers, green cards to get costlier too
1 year ago

US may hike immigration fee by 2050% for H1B workers, green cards to get costlier too

Hindustan Times  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has proposed a substantial increase in fees for the various immigration processes to the US. Faced with revenue challenges increased by the pandemic, the USCIS has acknowledged the need for a comprehensive fee review and prepared a proposal. Notably, the H-1B E-registration fee could see a staggering 2050% increase, rising from $10 to $215. …

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

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Wrong To Assume Sacked H-1B Staffers Have To Leave US, They Have Multiple Options: USCIS Director
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrong To Assume Sacked H-1B Staffers Have To Leave US, They Have Multiple Options: USCIS Director

ABP News  

US Citizenship and Immigration Services says that it is wrong to assume that laid-off workers holding H-1B visas have to leave the country within 60 days, they have multiple options to stay in the US, reported news agency PTI. In a letter to the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies, USCIS Director Ur M Jaddou said, “When non-immigrant workers …

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Wrong to assume that fired H1B staffers have to leave country within 60 days: USCIS director
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrong to assume that fired H1B staffers have to leave country within 60 days: USCIS director

The Hindu  

Amid mass layoffs in the tech sector, the U.S. In the letter addressed to FIIDS director for policy and analysis strategy Khanderao Kand, the USCIS said it acknowledges the financial and emotional impact that job loss can have on employment-based non-immigrant workers and their families in the United States. When a non-immigrant worker's employment is terminated, either voluntarily or involuntarily, …

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Fired H1B staffers need to leave in 60 days? US Immigration Services says this
1 year, 8 months ago

Fired H1B staffers need to leave in 60 days? US Immigration Services says this

Hindustan Times  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services said that it is wrong to assume that fired workers who hold H1B visa have to leave the country within 60 days. USCIS Director Ur M Jaddou in a letter to the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies said, "When non-immigrant workers are laid off, they may not be aware of their options …

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Laid-off Indian techies in the US can stay beyond H-1B visa time limit of 60 days to find new job
1 year, 9 months ago

Laid-off Indian techies in the US can stay beyond H-1B visa time limit of 60 days to find new job

India Today  

Good news for laid-off Indian techies living in the United States. Until now, these employees on H-1B visa had just 60 days to find a new job after termination from their current job role. The latest announcement by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services reveals that the layoffs impacted employees can continue to stay in the United States even beyond …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

News 18  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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Laid off Microsoft engineer on H1B visa wonders where will she live if she doesn't find a new job in 60 days
1 year, 10 months ago

Laid off Microsoft engineer on H1B visa wonders where will she live if she doesn't find a new job in 60 days

India Today  

The tech industry has recently found itself in turbulent times as companies are laying off employees in order to cut costs. Be it tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon or startups like Dunzo and ShareChat, employees are being impacted across the globe and their stories are surfacing on social media. From figuring out where to live if she …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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Indian Google employee with H1B visa lost job after 11 years of service, says countdown begins to leave US
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Google employee with H1B visa lost job after 11 years of service, says countdown begins to leave US

India Today  

Google laid off thousands of employees and the process was not as smooth considering many were locked out of their systems without any notice. While the news of layoff is disheartening for many, the most impacted ones are the employees who got the job on an H1B visa. An Indian-origin employee with an H1B visa who worked at Google for …

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For foreign workers on H-1B visas, getting laid off can spell disaster. : The Indicator from Planet Money : NPR
1 year, 11 months ago

For foreign workers on H-1B visas, getting laid off can spell disaster. : The Indicator from Planet Money : NPR

NPR  

The precarity of the H-1B work visa Enlarge this image David Ryder/Getty Images David Ryder/Getty Images In the United States, thousands of skilled foreign workers with H-1B work visas contribute vital work to the economy. These visas are highly competitive: workers have to find an employer willing to sponsor their visa, and typically only about one in five applicants make …

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Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas

Firstpost  

Washington: The Biden administration has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers which is very popular among Indian tech professionals. The USCIS said the new fees would allow the immigration agency to more fully recover its operating costs, reestablish and maintain timely case processing, and prevent the accumulation of future …

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Biden Administration Proposes Massive Hike in Immigration Fees Including H-1B Visas
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden Administration Proposes Massive Hike in Immigration Fees Including H-1B Visas

News 18  

The Biden administration has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers which is very popular among Indian tech professionals. The USCIS said the new fees would allow the immigration agency to more fully recover its operating costs, reestablish and maintain timely case processing, and prevent the accumulation of future case …

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US Govt Proposes Massive Hike in Immigration Fees Including H-1B Visas. Check Details
1 year, 11 months ago

US Govt Proposes Massive Hike in Immigration Fees Including H-1B Visas. Check Details

News 18  

The United States government has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers which is very popular among Indian tech professionals amid long waiting time for visa processing. The USCIS said the new fees would allow the immigration agency to more fully recover its operating costs, reestablish and maintain timely case …

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Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The Biden administration has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers which is very popular among Indian tech professionals. The USCIS said the new fees would allow the immigration agency to more fully recover its operating costs, reestablish and maintain timely case processing, and prevent the accumulation of future …

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Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas

The Hindu  

The Biden administration has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers which is very popular among Indian tech professionals. The USCIS said the new fees would allow the immigration agency to more fully recover its operating costs, reestablish and maintain timely case processing, and prevent the accumulation of future case …

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Find a new job in 60 days: tech layoffs put immigrant workers on a ticking clock
2 years ago

Find a new job in 60 days: tech layoffs put immigrant workers on a ticking clock

NPR  

Find a new job in 60 days: tech layoffs put immigrant workers on a ticking clock Enlarge this image toggle caption Sukanya Sitthikongsak/Getty Images Sukanya Sitthikongsak/Getty Images What if you lost your job and had just 60 days to find another one? Sponsor Message Losing a job is always devastating, but for many immigrant workers on H-1B visas, their ability …

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Meta offers immigration support to H-1B visa holders impacted by its lay-offs
2 years, 1 month ago

Meta offers immigration support to H-1B visa holders impacted by its lay-offs

Hindustan Times  

As large-scale layoffs begin at Facebook’s parent company Meta, employees on work visas such as H-1Bs are now faced with uncertainty over their immigration status, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledging “this is especially difficult if you’re here on a visa" and offering support to those impacted. Representational image Meta announced that it is laying off 11,000 employees or 13 per …

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