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H-1B visa: USCIS to conduct 2nd-round lottery this year too. Here’s what’s exempt, what’s not
4 months, 1 week ago

H-1B visa: USCIS to conduct 2nd-round lottery this year too. Here’s what’s exempt, what’s not

Live Mint  

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a second lottery for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B regular cap category. USCIS, however, stated that this additional lottery is necessary to ensure that the fiscal year 2025 regular cap allocation is met by selecting more unique beneficiaries. Last month, USCIS, in a statement, said, “Soon, we will select additional registrations …

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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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USCIS wraps up H1B visa lottery for FY 2025, notifications rolling out tomorrow
8 months, 3 weeks ago

USCIS wraps up H1B visa lottery for FY 2025, notifications rolling out tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is done with the lottery to select beneficiaries for H1B visas, including the master’s cap for advanced degree holders. On Thursday, USCIS announced on X : “Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B cap petitioners: random selections have been made and notifications are being sent to myUSCIS accounts beginning yesterday and continuing over the next few …

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H-1B Registration: A guide to file your application process with recent updates
9 months, 3 weeks ago

H-1B Registration: A guide to file your application process with recent updates

Hindustan Times  

It's time for H-1B registration process in United States. H-1B Visa Lottery Changes: Following the Biden administration's Proposed Rule on October 23, 2023, DHS has issued a Final Rule, titled "Improving the H-1B Registration Selection Process and Program Integrity." This rule focuses on modernizing the H-1B lottery registration process with several key provisions, including: A beneficiary-centric selection process has been …

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Indians likely to be major beneficiaries as Canada seeks to attract tech talent
1 year, 5 months ago

Indians likely to be major beneficiaries as Canada seeks to attract tech talent

Hindustan Times  

Canada is introducing a new programme next month to attract tech talent to the country, including H1B visa holders in the United States. “With Canada’s first-ever immigration Tech Talent Strategy, we’re targeting newcomers that can help enshrine Canada as a world leader in a variety of emerging technologies,” an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada statement quoted minister Sean Fraser as …

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US govt flags attempts to cheat H-1B visa lottery system, issues warning
1 year, 7 months ago

US govt flags attempts to cheat H-1B visa lottery system, issues warning

India Today  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services on Friday said that the computerised drawing of lots devised to select successful H-1B applicants every year has resulted in abuse of the system and a sharp increase in fraudulent efforts. In an unusual statement, USCIS said that it has already undertaken extensive fraud investigations, denied and revoked petitions based on evidence from the …

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US immigration agency allows some H-1B visa seekers to submit applications again
3 years, 6 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 …

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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 TV News  

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 …

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H-1B visa new rules: How fresh restrictions affect Indian IT professionals
4 years, 2 months ago

H-1B visa new rules: How fresh restrictions affect Indian IT professionals

India Today  

The Donald Trump administration has announced a fresh set of restrictions on the H-1B nonimmigrant visa programme for protecting the integrity of American workers. The plan, however, is a big blow to thousands of aspiring India IT professionals as US companies will find it harder to hire them under the H-1B visa programme. Fresh blow to Indian IT professionals The …

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Data | U.S. firms edge out Indian companies in H1-B hirings
4 years, 3 months ago

Data | U.S. firms edge out Indian companies in H1-B hirings

The Hindu  

In 2020, compared to Indian firms, American firms continued to recruit a higher share of H1-B workers. Though the bulk of H1-B beneficiaries continues to be from India, in the last two years there has been a marginal drop in their share with firms preferring Chinese workers a little more. Click to remove AMP mode Edged out The list of …

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Trump freezes H-1B visas 'to keep America great'
4 years, 6 months ago

Trump freezes H-1B visas 'to keep America great'

India Today  

The dollar dreams of thousands of young Indians aspiring for jobs in the US have been soured—at least for the second half of 2020. This is a result of President Donald Trump’s proclamation that the US would put on hold the granting of H1B visas for skilled workers, as well as H2B visas for seasonal workers in the landscaping and …

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