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Major overhaul being planned for H-1B visa programme: What we know so far
1 week, 3 days ago

Major overhaul being planned for H-1B visa programme: What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

A comprehensive regulatory overhaul of the United States' H-1B visa programme is currently being reviewed by the White House Office of Information of Regulatory Affairs, as per a report in Bloomberg Law. Last year, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued draft regulations to adjust the eligibility criteria, including degree requirements, for the specialty occupation visas used primarily by the …

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Tough times ahead for Indian immigrants in the U.S., Say Trump advisors
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tough times ahead for Indian immigrants in the U.S., Say Trump advisors

India Today  

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, his recent appointments and policy announcements point to a hardline stance on immigration, with significant implications for Indian immigrants—both those entering illegally and those legally in the U.S. on work visas. Homan's mandate includes overseeing deportations, and he has promised to implement “the biggest deportation operation this country’s ever seen.” This …

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A Trump appointment may be cause for concern for Indian techies. Here's why
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A Trump appointment may be cause for concern for Indian techies. Here's why

India Today  

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, his recent appointments and policy announcements point to a hardline stance on immigration, with significant implications for Indian immigrants -- both those entering illegally and those legally in the US on work visas. This announcement follows Homan’s repeated assertions that Trump is the president who “did the most” to secure US …

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H-1B visa: USCIS to conduct 2nd-round lottery this year too. Here’s what’s exempt, what’s not
4 months, 1 week ago

H-1B visa: USCIS to conduct 2nd-round lottery this year too. Here’s what’s exempt, what’s not

Live Mint  

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a second lottery for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B regular cap category. USCIS, however, stated that this additional lottery is necessary to ensure that the fiscal year 2025 regular cap allocation is met by selecting more unique beneficiaries. Last month, USCIS, in a statement, said, “Soon, we will select additional registrations …

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USCIS set to conduct second round of H-1B lottery for FY 2025 regular cap: Here's detailed guide
4 months, 3 weeks ago

USCIS set to conduct second round of H-1B lottery for FY 2025 regular cap: Here's detailed guide

Hindustan Times  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that it will hold the process for the second round of H-1B lottery selections for the fiscal year 2025 under the annual visa limit of 65,000. The USCIS is set to conduct the second lottery because the number of applications filed during the first period did not reach the numerical allocation for …

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H-1B Lottery Results: Got unlucky with your application? Expert outlines options
8 months, 3 weeks ago

H-1B Lottery Results: Got unlucky with your application? Expert outlines options

Hindustan Times  

The dream of working in the United States is one that many international professionals cherish. Steven Brown, a Houston-based immigration attorney focusing on business and investor immigration, offers valuable insights and alternative paths for those not selected in the H-1B lottery. US Immigration Lawyer explains the options for unlucky H-1B candidates OPT Status and H-1B Lottery Eligibility One of the …

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USCIS completes FY 2025 H-1B cap initial registration selection process: Guide to check status & next steps
8 months, 3 weeks ago

USCIS completes FY 2025 H-1B cap initial registration selection process: Guide to check status & next steps

Hindustan Times  

Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced the completion of the initial electronic registration selection process for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B allocations, including the advanced degree exemption. Filing of FY 2025 H-1B Cap Petitions Begins Beginning April 1, 2024, selected petitioners may file H-1B cap-subject petitions for FY 2025, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption. Online filing of …

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H-1B Registration: A guide to file your application process with recent updates
9 months, 3 weeks ago

H-1B Registration: A guide to file your application process with recent updates

Hindustan Times  

It's time for H-1B registration process in United States. H-1B Visa Lottery Changes: Following the Biden administration's Proposed Rule on October 23, 2023, DHS has issued a Final Rule, titled "Improving the H-1B Registration Selection Process and Program Integrity." This rule focuses on modernizing the H-1B lottery registration process with several key provisions, including: A beneficiary-centric selection process has been …

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US hikes visa fees of several categories including H1-B, EB-5 which are most popular among Indians
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US hikes visa fees of several categories including H1-B, EB-5 which are most popular among Indians

India TV News  

Washington: In a series of recent changes in the visa rules and process, the United States has announced a steep increase in fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas like the H-1B, L-1 and EB-5, the most popular among Indians. New US visa fee To come into force from April 1, the new H-1B application visa fee, which is form …

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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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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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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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Biden Administration Proposes Game-Changing Reforms to H-1B Visa Program
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden Administration Proposes Game-Changing Reforms to H-1B Visa Program

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The Biden administration is proposing changes in the H-1B foreign workers programme to improve efficiency by streamlining eligibility, providing more flexibility to F-1 students, entrepreneurs and those working for non-profit bodies. Under the proposed rule, certain exemptions to the H-1B cap would be expanded for certain nonprofit entities or governmental research organisations as well as beneficiaries who are not …

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US Proposes H-1B Program Changes Focusing on Streamlining Eligibility, Enhancing Efficiency
1 year, 2 months ago

US Proposes H-1B Program Changes Focusing on Streamlining Eligibility, Enhancing Efficiency

News 18  

The Biden administration is proposing changes in the H-1B foreign workers programme to improve efficiency by streamlining eligibility, providing more flexibility to F-1 students, entrepreneurs and those working for non-profit bodies and ensuring better conditions for other non-immigrant workers. Making the proposed rules public for stakeholders to give their comments and feedback, the Department of Homeland Security said the proposed …

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US plans major H1B visa overhaul, says 'will increase chances of selection'
1 year, 2 months ago

US plans major H1B visa overhaul, says 'will increase chances of selection'

India Today  

The Biden administration is proposing changes in the H-1B foreign workers programme to improve efficiency by streamlining eligibility, providing more flexibility to F-1 students, entrepreneurs and those working for non-profit bodies and ensuring better condition for other non-immigrant workers. Observing that the H-1B non-immigrant visa programme allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in speciality occupations, defined by statute …

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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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US govt flags attempts to cheat H-1B visa lottery system, issues warning
1 year, 7 months ago

US govt flags attempts to cheat H-1B visa lottery system, issues warning

India Today  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services on Friday said that the computerised drawing of lots devised to select successful H-1B applicants every year has resulted in abuse of the system and a sharp increase in fraudulent efforts. In an unusual statement, USCIS said that it has already undertaken extensive fraud investigations, denied and revoked petitions based on evidence from the …

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Initial registrations for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2023 to start from March 1
1 year, 9 months ago

Initial registrations for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2023 to start from March 1

India Today  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that initial registrations for the H-1B visas for Fiscal Year 2023 would begin from March 1 till March 18, 2022. "During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to complete and submit their registrations using our online H-1B registration system," the USCIS said in a statement. Prospective H-1B cap-subject petitioners …

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H-1B visa selection | U.S. court sets aside proposed Trump-era rule
3 years, 3 months ago

H-1B visa selection | U.S. court sets aside proposed Trump-era rule

The Hindu  

A U.S. federal judge has struck down a proposed Donald Trump-era rule that aimed to replace the current H-1B cap lottery system with a wage-level-based selection process. Judge Jeffrey S. White of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California vacated a Trump-era H-1B cap selection regulation on the grounds that then-Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf was …

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H-1B visa: Three Republicans bring legislation in Congress to end ‘allure of cheap foreign labour’
3 years, 9 months ago

H-1B visa: Three Republicans bring legislation in Congress to end ‘allure of cheap foreign labour’

The Hindu  

Three Republican U.S. lawmakers have introduced a legislation in Congress to bar American employers from hiring H-1B workers, who are mostly highly-skilled Indian IT professionals, if they have recently, or plan to fire their local workers, seeking to put an end to the “allure of cheap foreign labour”. According to its text released on March 3, a foreign guest worker …

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U.S. to modify H-1B visa selection process, to give priority to wages, skill level
3 years, 11 months ago

U.S. to modify H-1B visa selection process, to give priority to wages, skill level

The Hindu  

The United States on Thursday announced that it will modify the selection process for H-1B visa, giving priority to salary and skills instead of the current lottery procedures. “The H-1B temporary visa programme has been exploited and abused by employers primarily seeking to fill entry-level positions and reduce overall business costs,” said USCIS Deputy Director for Policy Joseph Edlow. “The …

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US to Modify H1B Visa Selection Process, to Give Priority to Wages, Skill Level
3 years, 11 months ago

US to Modify H1B Visa Selection Process, to Give Priority to Wages, Skill Level

News 18  

The United States on Thursday announced that it will modify the selection process for H-1B visa, giving priority to salary and skills instead of the current lottery procedures. Modifying the H-1B cap selection process will incentivise employers to offer higher salaries, and/or petition for higher-skilled positions, and establish a more certain path for businesses to achieve personnel needs and remain …

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US to amend H-1B visa process, wages and skill to get priority over lottery system
3 years, 11 months ago

US to amend H-1B visa process, wages and skill to get priority over lottery system

India Today  

The United States has said it will amend the selection process for H-1B visa, giving priority to salary and skills instead of the current lottery system. “The H-1B temporary visa programme has been exploited and abused by employers primarily seeking to fill entry-level positions and reduce overall business costs,” said USCIS Deputy Director for Policy Joseph Edlow. How will the …

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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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