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How should you prepare for H1B visa programme under Donald Trump regime? Explained
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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US announces overhaul of its annual lottery for H-1B visas
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US announces overhaul of its annual lottery for H-1B visas

Hindustan Times  

Washington : The US has announced a major overhaul of its annual lottery for the H-1B speciality occupation visas, popular among Indian IT professionals, to curtail the potential for fraud and improve and streamline the registration system. The US has announced a major overhaul of its annual lottery for the H-1B speciality occupation visas, popular among Indian IT professionals, to …

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H-1B visa application process to begin March 6
10 months, 3 weeks ago

H-1B visa application process to begin March 6

The Hindu  

The H-1B visa application submission process for the fiscal year 2025 would start from March 6, a U.S. federal agency said Tuesday as it announced a major overhaul of its annual lottery for this specialty occupation visa. USCIS said the initial registration period for the fiscal 2025 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 6, and run through …

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H-1B visa: White House is reviewing rule to establish a domestic renewal pilot program
1 year, 2 months ago

H-1B visa: White House is reviewing rule to establish a domestic renewal pilot program

Hindustan Times  

There is some good news for H-1B specialty occupation workers who are facing issues in getting their visa renewed in order to work in the US. According to a report by website bloomberglaw.com, White House is reviewing a State Department rule to establish a domestic visa renewal pilot program. Approval of new rule to establish a domestic visa renewal pilot …

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Maple rush! Canada's 10,000 Open Work Permit slots for United States H1-B Visa holders max out within 48 hours
1 year, 5 months ago

Maple rush! Canada's 10,000 Open Work Permit slots for United States H1-B Visa holders max out within 48 hours

Hindustan Times  

Canada's Open Work Permit stream for US H-1B visa holders received overwhelming response from applicants, surpassing the initial cap of 10,000 slots within just two days even though it was given a period of one year. Enhanced Labor Mobility The Open Work Permit stream is designed to enhance labor mobility between Canada and the United States, particularly in high-tech industries. …

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Good news for US H-1B visa holders, family members as Canada announces new work permit
1 year, 5 months ago

Good news for US H-1B visa holders, family members as Canada announces new work permit

Hindustan Times  

Canada Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on Tuesday announced that the government will create an open work-permit stream to allow 10,000 American H-1B visa holders to come and work in the country. In an official release, Canada's Ministry of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship said the program will also provide for study or work permits for the family members of H-1B visa …

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USCIS should approve H-1B visas for 6 years, suggests Cato Institute's David Bier
3 years, 7 months ago

USCIS should approve H-1B visas for 6 years, suggests Cato Institute's David Bier

Hindustan Times  

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services recently revoked a memo, issued during the Donald Trump administration, to ensure smoother H-1B visa extension. While the new memo came as a huge relief for foreign workers with temporary work visas, David J. Bier, a research fellow at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., believes much more …

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Trump administration proposes eliminating H-1B visa lottery
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump administration proposes eliminating H-1B visa lottery

Live Mint  

WASThe Department of Homeland Security is proposing to effectively replace the H-1B visa lottery, the method for selecting which foreign professionals receive the coveted visas each year, with a selection process that gives priority to the jobs with the highest salaries. “The current use of random selection to allocate H-1B visas makes it harder for businesses to plan their hiring, …

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U.S. to nix business visas for H-1B speciality jobs
4 years, 2 months ago

U.S. to nix business visas for H-1B speciality jobs

The Hindu  

The State Department has proposed not to issue temporary business visas for H-1B speciality occupations which allowed several companies to send their technology professionals for a short stay to complete jobs on site in the U.S., a move which could affect hundreds of Indians. The proposal, if finalised, will eliminate any misconception that the “B-1 in lieu of H policy” …

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Donald Trump administration imposes new curbs on H-1B visas to protect US workers, narrows ‘specialty occupation’ definition
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump administration imposes new curbs on H-1B visas to protect US workers, narrows ‘specialty occupation’ definition

Firstpost  

The new rules will allow enforcement of compliance through worksite inspections and monitor compliance before, during and after an H1-B visa is approved Washington: The Trump administration has announced new restrictions on H-1B nonimmigrant visa programme which it said is aimed at protecting American workers, restoring integrity and to better guarantee that H-1B petitions are approved only for qualified beneficiaries …

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As Trump Faces Re-election, Officials Rush to Make It Tougher for Skilled Foreign Workers to Gain Visas
4 years, 3 months ago

As Trump Faces Re-election, Officials Rush to Make It Tougher for Skilled Foreign Workers to Gain Visas

News 18  

The administration of US President Donald Trump is racing to toughen the process for US companies to hire skilled foreign workers before the end of the year, changes top Trump officials argue will preserve jobs for Americans amid high unemployment and be politically difficult to reverse. A second fast-track regulation would raise the wages that employers must pay to demonstrate …

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Indian national arrested in $21 million H-1B visa fraud
4 years, 4 months ago

Indian national arrested in $21 million H-1B visa fraud

India Today  

An Indian national has been arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit visa fraud and for inducing foreign nationals to come to the US using fraudulently obtained H-1B visas, federal prosecutors said on Friday. Arrested on Thursday, 48-year-old Ashish Sawhney allegedly used four corporations to orchestrate the improper submission of fraudulent applications for H-1B specialty-occupation work visas, they said. Charged …

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Indian National Arrested on Charges of H-1B Visa Fraud Amounting to $21 Million in US
4 years, 4 months ago

Indian National Arrested on Charges of H-1B Visa Fraud Amounting to $21 Million in US

News 18  

An Indian national has been arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit visa fraud and for inducing foreign nationals to come to the US using fraudulently obtained H-1B visas, federal prosecutors said on Friday. Arrested on Thursday, 48-year-old Ashish Sawhney allegedly used four corporations to orchestrate the improper submission of fraudulent applications for H-1B specialty-occupation work visas, they said. Charged …