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US announces new rules to streamline H-1B visa appointments, relief for Indian techies
5 days, 8 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
5 days, 18 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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Biden admin makes it easier for US companies to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas
6 days, 5 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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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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Indian Americans seek Elon Musk's help for H-1B visa reforms, ‘It took you 10 years to…’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indian Americans seek Elon Musk's help for H-1B visa reforms, ‘It took you 10 years to…’

Hindustan Times  

An Indian man took to X to ask Elon Musk to ensure there are H-1B visa reforms now that Donald Trump has won the election. Indian Americans seek Elon Musk's help to for H-1B visa reforms “Dear @elonmusk, Congratulations on winning the election! Another said, “@elonmusk atleast make it a point for students who come here on a F1 visa …

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Trump's America First Agenda May Tighten H-1B Visa Rules: Experts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump's America First Agenda May Tighten H-1B Visa Rules: Experts

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With Donald Trump all set to become US president, Indian exporters may face high customs duties for goods like automobiles, textiles and pharmaceuticals if the new US administration decides to pursue the 'America First' agenda, opined trade experts. Global Trade Research Initiative Founder Ajay Srivastava said that Trump may extend tariffs beyond China to include India and other …

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Here are 5 ways Trump's return as US president is expected to affect H-1B visa rules
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Here are 5 ways Trump's return as US president is expected to affect H-1B visa rules

Firstpost  

From stricter eligibility criteria to increased wage requirements and other legislative changes, here’s a look at how Trump 2.0 could affect H-1B visa rules as well as the Indian IT industry Donald Trump's return to power is likely to affect rules around H-1B visa approvals in the US. During his first term, from 2016-2020, Trump introduced policies aimed at tightening …

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With Donald Trump in Oval Office, should US-bound Indian students be worried?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With Donald Trump in Oval Office, should US-bound Indian students be worried?

Live Mint  

With Donald Trump set to occupy the Oval Office in January next year as the 47th President of the United States, do the US-bound Indian students have any reason to worry? The campaign for presidency spearheaded by Donald Trump had targeted – time and again – the Joe Biden-led Democrats for being too soft on migrants and for reportedly failing …

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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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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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PM Modi announces big changes in US visa rules for Indian professionals
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi announces big changes in US visa rules for Indian professionals

Live Mint  

Bringing good news for US visa aspirants, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday informed that two new American consulates will be opened in India - Bengaluru and Ahmedabad Also highlighting the major changes the US government in planning to introduce to ease work visa rules, PM Modi said that Indian immigrants will no longer be required to visit their home …

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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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US to ease H-1B visa rules for skilled Indian workers | All you need to know
1 year, 6 months ago

US to ease H-1B visa rules for skilled Indian workers | All you need to know

India Today  

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, the Biden administration is preparing to facilitate the residence and employment of Indians in the country. Under the new regulations, a select group of Indian and other foreign workers on H-1B visas will be able to renew their visas within the United States, eliminating the need to travel abroad. According …

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U.S immigration reform for H1-B explained: Step by step guide on how to benefit from revised Employment Documents rules
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S immigration reform for H1-B explained: Step by step guide on how to benefit from revised Employment Documents rules

Hindustan Times  

In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has released new policy guidance on eligibility criteria for employment authorization documents based on compelling circumstances. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the South Street Seaport Museum celebrated Flag Day by welcoming 20 new U.S. citizens by hosting a naturalization ceremony aboard the 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree. Step 1: Check Eligibility …

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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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Fired H1B staffers need to leave in 60 days? US Immigration Services says this
1 year, 8 months ago

Fired H1B staffers need to leave in 60 days? US Immigration Services says this

Hindustan Times  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services said that it is wrong to assume that fired workers who hold H1B visa have to leave the country within 60 days. USCIS Director Ur M Jaddou in a letter to the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies said, "When non-immigrant workers are laid off, they may not be aware of their options …

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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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US court turns down Trump-era H-1B restrictions on visas for skilled foreign workers
3 years, 3 months ago

US court turns down Trump-era H-1B restrictions on visas for skilled foreign workers

Live Mint  

A US federal judge on Wednesday turned down Trump-era changes to H-1B visa rules that were to deter US companies from replacing American workers with cheaper foreign labour. Nicholas Iovino, writing in Courthouse News Service, a nationwide news service for lawyers and the news media said that the rules restricting H-1B visas were found invalid because they were issued under …

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A walk-back: The Hindu Editorial on the Biden administration allowing H-1B visa ban to lapse
3 years, 8 months ago

A walk-back: The Hindu Editorial on the Biden administration allowing H-1B visa ban to lapse

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden allowed a ban on issuance of H-1B visas for skilled workers to lapse at the end of March 2021, a move signalling his intent — articulated as a campaign promise last year — to pull the U.S. back from harsh immigration rules imposed by his predecessor, Donald Trump. Mr. Biden’s action will have a significant and favourable …

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India’s IT firms may not rush for US visas despite a more welcoming regime
4 years ago

India’s IT firms may not rush for US visas despite a more welcoming regime

Live Mint  

Last month, US president-elect Joe Biden released a policy document titled ‘The Biden Plan for Securing Our Values as a Nation of Immigrants’. In a report last month, credit rating agency ICRA said if the restrictions proposed by Trump were implemented in full, it could reduce operating margins of Indian IT companies by 2.6-5.8 percentage points. In March 2017, Trump …

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H-1B visa: Trump govt proposes scrapping of computerised lottery system
4 years, 1 month ago

H-1B visa: Trump govt proposes scrapping of computerised lottery system

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: The US administration’s proposal to scrap the computerised lottery system to grant H-1B work visas to foreign technology professionals and replace it with a wage-level based selection process could hamper movement of talent by technology and IT companies, according to analysts. “If finalised as proposed, this new selection process would incentivise employers to offer higher wages or petition …

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H-1B visa: Trump administration proposes new wage-based selection system
4 years, 1 month ago

H-1B visa: Trump administration proposes new wage-based selection system

India Today  

The Donald Trump-led US administration has proposed to scrap the computerise lottery system to grant H-1B work visas to foreign technology professionals and replace it with a new system based on wage level. The H-1B programme is often exploited and abused by US employers, and their US clients, primarily seeking to hire foreign workers and pay lower wages,” said Acting …

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'Trump's New Visa Rules Credit Negative for Indian IT Industry, May Impact Margins by Up to 5.80%'
4 years, 2 months ago

'Trump's New Visa Rules Credit Negative for Indian IT Industry, May Impact Margins by Up to 5.80%'

News 18  

Amendments to the H1-B visa rules introduced in its largest market US will shave-off Indian information technology companies' profit margins by up to 5.80 per cent and impact the mid-tier players the most, a report said on Wednesday. "The margin impact on full implementation…will be in the range of 2.60-5.80 per cent, depending upon the level of onshore H-1B visas," …

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