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H-1B visa overhaul 2025: Key changes and benefits for tech professionals
3 days, 13 hours ago

H-1B visa overhaul 2025: Key changes and benefits for tech professionals

India Today  

In encouraging news for Indian techies, the outgoing Joe Biden administration in the United States has announced reforms to the popular H-1B visa programme. Skilled Indian workers, who make up a significant chunk of the H-1B visa applicants every year, are expected to benefit from the visa overhaul. Here are the benefits of the new H-1B rules Flexibility The new …

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Biden admin makes it easier for US companies to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas
6 days, 17 hours ago

Biden admin makes it easier for US companies to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The outgoing Biden administration has relaxed rules for H-1B visas that will make it easier for American companies to hire foreign workers with special skills and facilitate a smoother transition from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals. The rule, announced by the Department of Homeland Security on …

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US announces H-1B visa overhaul: 4 key points for applicants here
1 week ago

US announces H-1B visa overhaul: 4 key points for applicants here

India Today  

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule to modernise the H-1B visa programme, enabling US companies to fill job vacancies in critical fields more effectively. The H-1B visa update would also benefit Indian students on F-1 visas in the US as the new rules seek to help them transition to jobs. Effective date - The new rules …

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H-1B visa denial rate drops, but curbs could return under Trump: Report
1 week, 4 days ago

H-1B visa denial rate drops, but curbs could return under Trump: Report

India Today  

The H-1B visa programme, much sought after by high-skilled foreign professionals seeking work in the United States, has seen a notable decline in denial rates for initial employment in recent years. In the fiscal year 2024, the denial rate for H-1B visa petitions for initial employment remained relatively low at 2.5%, down from 3.5% in FY 2023. During his first …

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MEA addresses H-1B Visa concerns as Donald Trump returns to White House with his immigration policies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MEA addresses H-1B Visa concerns as Donald Trump returns to White House with his immigration policies

Live Mint  

India expressed its commitment to enhancing dialogue with the United States on H-1B Visa policies and related issues, emphasizing the importance of mobility and migration as part of their bilateral relationship. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasizing India’s interest in maintaining robust dialogue on these issues with the U.S., said, "We would like to have a good dialogue …

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Trump’s Immigration, Outsourcing Policies Can Hit India’s It Sector
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s Immigration, Outsourcing Policies Can Hit India’s It Sector

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: US President Donald Trump’s tough stance on immigration laws, especially H-1B visas, and outsourcing can potentially restrict the American dreams of Indian professionals while impacting costs and growth of Indian IT companies. Stricter policies on outsourcing and possible restrictions on H-1B visas could disrupt India’s IT sector, which relies heavily on the US market. In his previous term, Trump’s …

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Trump's Focus on India: Trade, Defense, and Geopolitics in the Balance
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump's Focus on India: Trade, Defense, and Geopolitics in the Balance

Hindustan Times  

US presidential election 2024: Donald Trump emphasizes strengthening ties between the US and India. Trump emphasizes economic and trade policies, defence and security cooperation, and immigration policies during his visit to India. He also addresses the issue of exiled Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeking refuge in India.

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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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H-1B visa initial sign-up period ends in 3 days
9 months ago

H-1B visa initial sign-up period ends in 3 days

India Today  

The initial sign-up period for H-1B visas for fiscal 2025 is set to close at 12 noon Eastern Time on March 22, according to a statement from a federal agency. USCIS UPDATES ONLINE ACCOUNT FEATURES Online account users will also be able to collaborate on registrations and petitions with enhanced organisational account features in their online accounts, US Citizenship and …

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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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Lawmakers in US address Green Card backlog, H-1B issues at immigration summit
9 months, 1 week ago

Lawmakers in US address Green Card backlog, H-1B issues at immigration summit

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. US lawmakers address Green Card backlog and H-1B Visa issues At the first-of-its-kind 'Tech Immigration Summit' at the US Capitol on Monday …

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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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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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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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White House aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy vows to end H-1B visa programme
1 year, 3 months ago

White House aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy vows to end H-1B visa programme

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Describing the H-1B visa programme as a form of "indentured servitude", Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has vowed to gut the lottery-based system and replace it with meritocratic admission if he wins the race to the White House in 2024. The H-1B visa, much sought-after among Indian IT professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to …

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Indian-American GOP Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Aims to End H-1B Visa, Labels it 'Servitude'
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian-American GOP Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Aims to End H-1B Visa, Labels it 'Servitude'

News 18  

Calling the H-1B visa programme “indentured servitude”, Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has vowed to gut the lottery-based system and replace it with meritocratic admission if he wins the race to the White House in 2024. From 2018 through 2023, US Citizenship and Immigration Services approved 29 applications for Ramaswamy’s former company, Roivant Sciences, to hire employees under H-1B …

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Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa programme, calls it 'indentured servitude'
1 year, 3 months ago

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa programme, calls it 'indentured servitude'

The Hindu  

Calling the H-1B visa programme "indentured servitude", Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has vowed to “gut” the lottery-based system and replace it with meritocratic admission if he wins the race to the White House in 2024. “I have gone on to found multi-billion-dollar companies.” Ramaswamy’s stance on H-1B visas is reminiscent of the 2016 Trump campaign, when then-candidate Donald …

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Green card backlog is hurting US innovation
1 year, 3 months ago

Green card backlog is hurting US innovation

Hindustan Times  

In mid-July, the Canadian government introduced a new initiative that provides work permits to foreign workers living in the United States on valid H-1B visas. Anecdotal evidence suggested the vast majority of individuals who applied for the Canadian work permit were Indian tech professionals currently entangled in the prolonged green card waiting process. In a global economic landscape characterised by …

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Fast-track to US residency for Indian IT professionals: EB-5 visa emerges as a better alternative to H-1B visa
1 year, 4 months ago

Fast-track to US residency for Indian IT professionals: EB-5 visa emerges as a better alternative to H-1B visa

Hindustan Times  

The ever-evolving world of immigration policies has left Indian IT professionals in the United States searching for alternatives to the increasingly difficult H-1B visa. The EB-5 visa advantage: Stability, freedom, and security The EB-5 visa program, formally referred to as the Employment-Based Fifth Preference Immigrant Investor Program, presents a unique opportunity for Indian IT professionals seeking stability. A pathway to …

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US Citizenship and Immigration Services announces second lottery round for H-1B visas in FY 2024. All you need to know
1 year, 4 months ago

US Citizenship and Immigration Services announces second lottery round for H-1B visas in FY 2024. All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

In a surprising move, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a second round of random lottery selection for the highly coveted H-1B visas for the fiscal year 2024. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a second round of random lottery selection for the highly coveted H-1B visas for the fiscal year 2024. First Lottery Selection in …

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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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US plan of in-country renewable H-1B visas may allow quick travel of Indian IT professionals to client location
1 year, 5 months ago

US plan of in-country renewable H-1B visas may allow quick travel of Indian IT professionals to client location

Hindustan Times  

The US announcement to introduce in-country renewable of H-1B visas will help swift movement of Indian IT professionals and promote services exports, SEPC said on Wednesday. US plan of in-country renewable H-1B visas may allow quick travel of Indian IT professionals to client location Services Export Promotion Council said that the decision would allow easier on-site client engagement by domestic …

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PM Modi says H1B visa can be renewed in US itself
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi says H1B visa can be renewed in US itself

Firstpost  

The United States authorities announced that they will introduce ‘in-country’ renewable H-1B visas as part of the people-to-people initiative to smoothen the process of H-1B visa renewal for several Indians who are working in the US on a H-1B visa. “The leaders welcomed an announcement by the U.S. Department of State that it would launch a pilot to adjudicate domestic …

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