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Laura Loomer starts war against H1B, 'I didn't vote for an extension, great replacement is real'
1 hour ago

Laura Loomer starts war against H1B, 'I didn't vote for an extension, great replacement is real'

Hindustan Times  

Far-right political activist Laura Loomer has launched a fierce attack against the H1B visa program. Far-right political activist Laura Loomer has launched a fierce attack against the H1B visa program She’s openly opposed to extending H1B visas, which allow highly skilled workers, particularly from countries like India to work in the U.S. Loomer argues that this goes against what she …

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Donald Trump appointing ‘anti-immigrant’ Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy is bad news for H-1B
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump appointing ‘anti-immigrant’ Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy is bad news for H-1B

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy in his upcoming administration, signalling a return to the hardline immigration stance that defined his first term. US President-elect Donald Trump named new members for his incoming administration on November 13, 2024, tapping loyalist hardliners for several key posts, including Stephen Miller as Assistant to the …

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Tough times ahead for Indian immigrants in the U.S., Say Trump advisors
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tough times ahead for Indian immigrants in the U.S., Say Trump advisors

India Today  

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, his recent appointments and policy announcements point to a hardline stance on immigration, with significant implications for Indian immigrants—both those entering illegally and those legally in the U.S. on work visas. Homan's mandate includes overseeing deportations, and he has promised to implement “the biggest deportation operation this country’s ever seen.” This …

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A Trump appointment may be cause for concern for Indian techies. Here's why
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A Trump appointment may be cause for concern for Indian techies. Here's why

India Today  

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, his recent appointments and policy announcements point to a hardline stance on immigration, with significant implications for Indian immigrants -- both those entering illegally and those legally in the US on work visas. This announcement follows Homan’s repeated assertions that Trump is the president who “did the most” to secure US …

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Trump’s triumph: What it means for study-abroad aspirants from India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s triumph: What it means for study-abroad aspirants from India

The Hindu  

Donald Trump has not only won the U.S. Presidential elections in 2024 but also the popular vote, which he did not do in 2016. OPT & H-1B: Legal pathways The Optional Practical Training program provides overseas students with a valuable opportunity to get practical work experience in the United States, complementing their academic studies with real-world applications. The advantage of …

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Indian American lawmaker disappointed with Biden's stand on green cards and H-1B reforms
6 months ago

Indian American lawmaker disappointed with Biden's stand on green cards and H-1B reforms

Hindustan Times  

Earlier this year, at the Tech Immigration Summit held at the US Capitol, bipartisan lawmakers highlighted the urgent need to address the severe backlog affecting Indian professionals seeking Green Cards and navigating H-1B visa issues. US lawmakers, Ro Khanna highlight urgent need to address backlog affecting Indian professionals, upcoming vote on EAGLE Act to eliminate per-country limit on Green Cards. …

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Internet is going spiral with H-1b memes after USA cricket team beats Pakistan at T20 World Cup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Internet is going spiral with H-1b memes after USA cricket team beats Pakistan at T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

The United States pulled off one of the biggest upsets in cricket, ousting cricket powerhouse Pakistan in the T20 World Cup yesterday — a feat that remains unbelievable for a country where most people probably do not know how cricket is played. USA's players celebrate after winning the game in a super over as Pakistan's Shadab Khan walks off during …

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Google techie, laid off on H-1B visa, shares 5 ways immigrants can ‘embrace’ job loss
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Google techie, laid off on H-1B visa, shares 5 ways immigrants can ‘embrace’ job loss

Hindustan Times  

A software engineer at Google has described his recent layoff from the internet giant as the "worst nightmare" one can imagine for a tech immigrant. The laid off Google techie said being laid off as an immigrant could be the "worst nightmare". "Instead of getting hit totally off guard, I better prepare for it ahead of time to 'embrace' the …

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Immigration summit: US lawmakers call for resolving H-1B issues
9 months, 1 week ago

Immigration summit: US lawmakers call for resolving H-1B issues

Hindustan Times  

Eminent lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican parties at an immigration summit have called for urgently addressing the green card backlog, an issue that is majorly impacting Indian professionals and the issues related to the H-1B visa. In the absence of such a move, the green card waiting period for Indian immigrants would be more than 20 years and …

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Indian-American presidential aspirant Ramaswamy calls for ending birthright citizenship
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian-American presidential aspirant Ramaswamy calls for ending birthright citizenship

India Today  

Continuing his proposals of harsh policy changes, Indian-American presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy, in his second Republican presidential debate, has said he would favour ending birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants in the US. When asked “what legal premise” he would use to expel undocumented immigrants and their American-born children from the country, Ramaswamy, the son of Indian immigrants, resurrected …

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Column: Canada is recruiting immigrants from Silicon Valley to boost its economy. It might work
1 year, 4 months ago

Column: Canada is recruiting immigrants from Silicon Valley to boost its economy. It might work

LA Times  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to media following a Cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on July 26. The program, aimed partly at workers laid off in Silicon Valley’s recent downturn, drew 10,000 applicants in its first 48 hours — “a strong indication of just how competitive Canada is on the global stage,” a spokesman for the …

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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 …

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Amazon, Salesforce Layoffs: What Does This Mean for Indian Workers on Visa? EXPLAINED
1 year, 11 months ago

Amazon, Salesforce Layoffs: What Does This Mean for Indian Workers on Visa? EXPLAINED

News 18  

Amazon and Salesforce, makers of business software, are the latest US technology companies to announce significant job cuts as they trim payrolls that grew rapidly during the pandemic lockdown. Benioff pioneered the method of leasing software services to internet-connected devices — a concept now known as “cloud computing.” The layoffs follow a reorganisation in Salesforce’s upper management. In a letter …

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

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Millions, including Indians, to get green Green Card in US after passage of new bill
3 years, 3 months ago

Millions, including Indians, to get green Green Card in US after passage of new bill

India TV News  

Millions of people stuck for years in the employment-based Green Card backlog in the US, including a sizable number of Indians, can hope for a lawful permanent residency in America by paying a supplemental fee if a new House bill is passed into law. However, the bill does not contain permanent structural changes to the legal immigration system, including eliminating …

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Joe Biden plans to increase H-1B visa limit and remove country quota for green cards
4 years, 1 month ago

Joe Biden plans to increase H-1B visa limit and remove country quota for green cards

The Hindu  

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden plans to increase the number of high-skilled visas, including the H-1B, and eliminate the limit on employment-based visas by country, both of which are expected to benefit tens of thousands of Indian professionals impacted by some immigration policies of the outgoing Trump administration. With Kamala Harris as his deputy, Mr. Biden is expected to reverse the …

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Biden Assures to Resolve H1B Visa Concerns if Elected, Says Indian Americans Have Powered Economic Growth of US
4 years, 3 months ago

Biden Assures to Resolve H1B Visa Concerns if Elected, Says Indian Americans Have Powered Economic Growth of US

News 18  

Indian Americans, with their hard work and entrepreneurship, have powered the economic growth of the United States and helped forge cultural dynamism in the country, Democratic presidential candidate and former vice president Joe Biden said on Tuesday. Addressing a national virtual fundraiser organised by Indian Americans, Biden assured the community members and the mega donors that as a president, he …

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Silicon Valley in uproar as Trump visa crackdown threatens supply of foreign workers
4 years, 6 months ago

Silicon Valley in uproar as Trump visa crackdown threatens supply of foreign workers

The Telegraph  

These companies already have to clear a high bar to bring employees into the country. If you have somebody in the US who is a skilled worker, they will need services – grocery store, laundromat, dry cleaner – and so one H1B worker creates five non-professional jobs,” says Watson. “While the rhetoric is that American jobs are being taken, it's …

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Trump Freezes Green Cards, Many Work Visas Until End Of Year
4 years, 6 months ago

Trump Freezes Green Cards, Many Work Visas Until End Of Year

NPR  

Trump Freezes Green Cards, Many Work Visas Until End Of Year Enlarge this image toggle caption Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Updated 5:45 p.m. ET President Trump on Monday extended a freeze on green cards for new immigrants and signed an executive order to suspend new H-1B, L-1, J and other temporary work visas for …

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