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US announces new rules to streamline H-1B visa appointments, relief for Indian techies
5 days, 20 hours 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 …

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New US visa appointment rules to cut wait time, bring relief for Indians in 2025
6 days, 6 hours ago

New US visa appointment rules to cut wait time, bring relief for Indians in 2025

India Today  

The New Year will bring relief for Indians seeking to work and travel in the US. Starting January 1, 2025, the US Embassy in India will introduce new regulations for scheduling and rescheduling non-immigrant visa appointments to streamline the process and reduce wait times. This announcement comes just a day after the Department of Homeland Security revealed new rules to …

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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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'Meta biased towards H-1B', Indian origin man's plea to impact foreign worker hirings: What does Section 1981 say
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Meta biased towards H-1B', Indian origin man's plea to impact foreign worker hirings: What does Section 1981 say

Hindustan Times  

A recent decision by the Ninth U.S. Initially, a California federal judge dismissed Rajaram's claim, holding that section 1981 “does not bar discrimination based on U.S. citizenship.” However, the Ninth Circuit's recent ruling overturned this decision in a 2-1 vote, stating that 42 U.S.C. Rajaram claimed, between 2020 and 2022, he unsuccessfully applied to work at Meta Platforms but was …

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

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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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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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Cap for H-1B visa reached, successful applicants informed: US Immigration Services
1 year, 8 months ago

Cap for H-1B visa reached, successful applicants informed: US Immigration Services

India TV News  

The cap for the H-1B visa has been reached for the financial year 2024 while all the successful applicants have been informed, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has said. In a statement on Monday, the federal agency said it has received enough electronic registrations during the initial period to reach the fiscal year 2024 H-1B numerical allocations, including the …

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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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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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Laid off Indian Microsoft employee on H1B visa says she is heartbroken, has limited time to find a new job
1 year, 9 months ago

Laid off Indian Microsoft employee on H1B visa says she is heartbroken, has limited time to find a new job

India Today  

The wave of layoffs is still shaking the tech industry. Indian techies who are on temporary H1B visas in the US are not just looking for a new job for earning but are fighting with the ticking clock to stay in the country. But now, after getting fired from Microsoft, Acharya has limited time to find a new job or …

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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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Indian Google employee laid off in 10 months of joining, holds H1B visa and has limited time to find a new job
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian Google employee laid off in 10 months of joining, holds H1B visa and has limited time to find a new job

India Today  

Big tech layoffs, whether at Google or Amazon, have been brutal as most employees were informed abruptly, and in some cases, on a Friday right before the start of the weekend. The layoff has also affected many Indian workers in the US who now have to find a job in less than two months to save their H1-B visa. After …

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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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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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Mass layoffs: People are using LinkedIn to look for immediate jobs
2 years, 1 month ago

Mass layoffs: People are using LinkedIn to look for immediate jobs

Live Mint  

Employees in the technology sector in the US have just hit a tough season of layoffs. Many of such people are using LinkedIn to reach out to their networks in an effort to find new employment, particularly Neeraj Deshpande, who was a software engineer at Facebook, posted on LinkedIn that he was “one of the unfortunate 11000 people affected due …

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Twitter job cuts become double whammy for H1B visa holders. What’s next for them
2 years, 1 month ago

Twitter job cuts become double whammy for H1B visa holders. What’s next for them

Live Mint  

The mass firing at Twitter has acted as a double whammy for some foreign nationals working in the US office as losing their jobs has put their immigration status under threat. Poorvi Chothani, Managing Partner at LawQuest told Economic Times, “While H-1B visa holders have a 60-day grace period, it's much more difficult for workers on L-1 and O-1 visas. …

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Joe Biden may relax curbs on H-1B, job-based visas
4 years, 1 month ago

Joe Biden may relax curbs on H-1B, job-based visas

The Hindu  

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden will work towards providing a road map to American citizenship for nearly 11 million undocumented immigrants, including over 5,00,000 from India, and will also establish a minimum admission number of 95,000 refugees annually. Work for spouses With Kamala Harris as his deputy, Mr. Biden is expected to reverse the move of the outgoing Trump administration to …

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