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What is National Security Agreement? US Senate unveils deal providing major relief to H1B and H4 visa holders
10 months, 2 weeks ago

What is National Security Agreement? US Senate unveils deal providing major relief to H1B and H4 visa holders

Hindustan Times  

In a major relief for H-1B visa holders, the US Senate has unveiled the "National Security Agreement" pertaining to H4 visa holders. The US Senate has approved the "National Security Agreement" regarding H4 visa holders. According to a fact sheet released by the White House on Sunday night, this bill will allow work authorization to about 25,000 K-1, K-2, and …

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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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US launches fresh 5-week selection criteria for H-1B visa
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US launches fresh 5-week selection criteria for H-1B visa

India Today  

The US has formally launched a pilot programme to renew the much sought-after H-1B foreign work visas domestically, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals. In a statement on Monday, the State Department said the pilot programme will accept applications from January 29, 2024, through April 1, 2024, or when all application slots are filled, …

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US kickstarts H1B visa renewal pilot program: A guide to file your application
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US kickstarts H1B visa renewal pilot program: A guide to file your application

Hindustan Times  

The U.S. State Department has rolled out the groundbreaking H-1B renewal pilot program, allowing a limited number of Indian and Canada workers in the country to renew their visas without leaving the country. Here is a comprehensive guide to navigate the application process for the H-1B renewal pilot program: All you need to know about how to apply for the …

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U.S. kick-starts five-week H-1B visas renewal drive, to accept 20,000 applications
10 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. kick-starts five-week H-1B visas renewal drive, to accept 20,000 applications

The Hindu  

H-1B workers, including Indian nationals, can begin applying to renew their visas without leaving the U.S., marking a significant change after nearly two decades. The announcement by the U.S. Department of State on the pilot programme for in-country renewal of certain petition-based temporary work visas, including for Indian nationals, was made in June 2023, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit …

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Good news! US launches 5-week programme to renew H-1B visas, announces fresh selection criteria
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Good news! US launches 5-week programme to renew H-1B visas, announces fresh selection criteria

India TV News  

New Delhi: The US has formally launched a pilot programme to renew the much sought-after H-1B foreign work visas domestically, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals. In a statement on Monday, the State Department said the pilot programme will accept applications from January 29, 2024, through April 1, 2024, or when all application slots …

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H1B visa renewal pilot program guide: Eligibility, how to apply and more
10 months, 4 weeks ago

H1B visa renewal pilot program guide: Eligibility, how to apply and more

Hindustan Times  

The application dates for the domestic H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program are trickling closer. H-1B visa renewal pilot program to open on January 28 through April 1, 2024. Application Dates for H1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program As per the official notice sanctioned by the Department of State, applications for the pilot program will be accepted from January 29 to April …

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US visa and immigration updates for 2024: A guide to H-1B visa reforms expected in the new year
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US visa and immigration updates for 2024: A guide to H-1B visa reforms expected in the new year

Hindustan Times  

United States is working towards ushering in huge immigration reforms for the new year. Here are H-1B visa reforms expected in 2024 H-1B Lottery changes expected From March 2024 onwards the H-1B selection process is expected to be changed after the U.S. Each unique beneficiary would be entered in the selection process once, regardless of how many registrations were submitted …

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H-1B visa pilot program to open for only Indians and Canadians from Jan 24: Key points to note
1 year ago

H-1B visa pilot program to open for only Indians and Canadians from Jan 24: Key points to note

Hindustan Times  

In a significant move for Indian H-1B visa holders, the U.S. Department has reinstated the domestic renewal of non-diplomatic nonimmigrant visas, a process discontinued since 2004. H-1B visa pilot program: Eligibility and application process dates The pilot has been limited only Indian and Canadian H-1B principal applicants and to those firms whose H-1B employees may need to travel abroad for …

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H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Programme: Eligibility Criteria and Application Details Are Out
1 year ago

H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Programme: Eligibility Criteria and Application Details Are Out

News 18  

The United States has announced the limits and procedures for its much-anticipated pilot programme to renew H-1B nonimmigrant visas. “The Department is limiting the scope of the pilot to applicants who were previously issued visas within specified dates by Missions Canada or India to properly assess the performance and capabilities of contractors who manage the majority of the Department’s worldwide …

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US releases H-1B visa pilot program eligibility, dates and application details; open to only Indians and Canadians
1 year ago

US releases H-1B visa pilot program eligibility, dates and application details; open to only Indians and Canadians

Hindustan Times  

The US authorities have now made public the eligibility and application details details of its pilot program to resume renewal of H-1B nonimmigrant visas. H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program Application opens from January 29 to April 1, 2024 Access the H-1B pilot program US government circular here H-1B Pilot Program: Dates of application Department of State will be accepting application …

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Big update on H-1B visa reform: White House clears pilot programme
1 year ago

Big update on H-1B visa reform: White House clears pilot programme

Hindustan Times  

US state department's pilot programme that will allow 20,000 H-1B visa holders to renew their visa without leaving the country has cleared the review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affair. High wait times for visa services in countries like India, the largest source of H-1B workers, have added uncertainty to travel plans for those workers and …

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H-1B pilot for US domestic visa to be limited to principal applicants and not for dependents
1 year ago

H-1B pilot for US domestic visa to be limited to principal applicants and not for dependents

Hindustan Times  

A State Department pilot programme to renew H-1B visas in the United States will exclude the dependents of H-1B professionals, it has now been reported. In response to a question on this topic, the State Department spokesperson, on background, said, “While we appreciate the particular interest in H-4 visas for dependent family members, including other visa categories at this stage …

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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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U.S., India set to announce deals across defence, space travel, microchips; pilot on domestic H1B visa renewal
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S., India set to announce deals across defence, space travel, microchips; pilot on domestic H1B visa renewal

The Hindu  

The U.S. and India will announce a series of agreements in defence cooperation, critical and emerging technology, health, environment and visas on Thursday in their joint statement as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden hold bilateral talks during the Prime Minister’s state visit to the U.S. The defence ministries of the two countries also launched the inaugural …

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US to ease H-1B visas for skilled Indian workers as Modi visits
1 year, 6 months ago

US to ease H-1B visas for skilled Indian workers as Modi visits

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, using this week's state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help some skilled workers enter or remain in the country, according to three people familiar with the matter. The State Department could announce as soon as Thursday that a small number …

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H1B visa rules change? US to ease norms during PM Modi's visit
1 year, 6 months ago

H1B visa rules change? US to ease norms during PM Modi's visit

Hindustan Times  

The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, using this week's state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help some skilled workers enter or remain in the country, according to three people familiar with the matter. File photo of a US visa The State Department could announce as soon as …

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US to Ease H-1B Visa Rules for Skilled Indian Workers as PM Modi Visits. Check Details
1 year, 6 months ago

US to Ease H-1B Visa Rules for Skilled Indian Workers as PM Modi Visits. Check Details

News 18  

At a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the state visit to the United States, the Joe Biden administration is expected to make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States. The US State Department is expected to announce that a small number of Indians and other foreign workers on H-1B visas will be …

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U.S. to ease visas for skilled Indian workers as PM Modi visits
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S. to ease visas for skilled Indian workers as PM Modi visits

The Hindu  

The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, using this week's state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help some skilled workers enter or remain in the country, according to three people familiar with the matter. The State Department could announce as soon as Thursday that a small number of …

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U.S. to allow H-1B holders to renew visas without leaving country on pilot basis
1 year, 10 months ago

U.S. to allow H-1B holders to renew visas without leaving country on pilot basis

The Hindu  

The United States is planning to resume the process of domestic visa revalidation in certain categories, like H-1B and L1 visas, on a pilot basis later this year, a move that will benefit tens of thousands of foreign tech workers, particularly from India. The State Department facilitated domestic visa revalidation until 2004 for applicants who were physically present in the …

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US To Resume Domestic Stamping of Renewed H1-B Visas on Pilot Basis
1 year, 10 months ago

US To Resume Domestic Stamping of Renewed H1-B Visas on Pilot Basis

The Quint  

The United States will allow holders of H-1B visas to get their renewal stamped within the US on a pilot basis later this year, a report said on Friday, 10 February. The pilot project, available to certain visa categories like H-1B and L1, will bring relief to tens of thousands of foreign professionals, particularly from India. However, after change of …

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