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Foreign nationals propel U.S. science. Visa limits under Trump could change that
1 month ago

Foreign nationals propel U.S. science. Visa limits under Trump could change that

NPR  

Foreign nationals propel U.S. science. Visa limits under Trump could change that toggle caption Kiichiro Sato/AP Foreign-born workers account for about half of the doctoral-level scientists and engineers working in the U.S. But the incoming Trump administration has signaled that it will crack down on H-1B visas, which could make it harder for universities, research institutions, and tech firms in …

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Exploring some leading Gen-Z loved companies that sponsor H-1B visas
9 months, 1 week ago

Exploring some leading Gen-Z loved companies that sponsor H-1B visas

Hindustan Times  

The allure of the US as a career destination is undeniable for many driven professionals worldwide. Annually, industry giants like Amazon, Google, and IBM sponsor a multitude of H-1B visas, seeking to attract top global talent, predominantly in the tech sector. In 2023, Bytedance expanded its global team by sponsoring 599 H-1B visas, offering roles in operations, marketing, finance, and …

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Grace period for H1B visa holders to be extended amid mass layoffs?
1 year, 9 months ago

Grace period for H1B visa holders to be extended amid mass layoffs?

Hindustan Times  

Amid mass layoffs across tech giants including Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon, Twitter in the past couple of months, many H1B visa holders have been impacted as in a span of 60 days, they either need to find another company to sponsor their visas or leave the United States. Now, a presidential advisory sub-committee has recommended the federal government to …

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For foreign workers on H-1B visas, getting laid off can spell disaster. : The Indicator from Planet Money : NPR
1 year, 11 months ago

For foreign workers on H-1B visas, getting laid off can spell disaster. : The Indicator from Planet Money : NPR

NPR  

The precarity of the H-1B work visa Enlarge this image David Ryder/Getty Images David Ryder/Getty Images In the United States, thousands of skilled foreign workers with H-1B work visas contribute vital work to the economy. These visas are highly competitive: workers have to find an employer willing to sponsor their visa, and typically only about one in five applicants make …

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Amazon, Salesforce Layoffs: What Does This Mean for Indian Workers on Visa? EXPLAINED
1 year, 11 months ago

Amazon, Salesforce Layoffs: What Does This Mean for Indian Workers on Visa? EXPLAINED

News 18  

Amazon and Salesforce, makers of business software, are the latest US technology companies to announce significant job cuts as they trim payrolls that grew rapidly during the pandemic lockdown. Benioff pioneered the method of leasing software services to internet-connected devices — a concept now known as “cloud computing.” The layoffs follow a reorganisation in Salesforce’s upper management. In a letter …

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Meta offers immigration support to H-1B visa holders impacted by its lay-offs
2 years, 1 month ago

Meta offers immigration support to H-1B visa holders impacted by its lay-offs

Hindustan Times  

As large-scale layoffs begin at Facebook’s parent company Meta, employees on work visas such as H-1Bs are now faced with uncertainty over their immigration status, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledging “this is especially difficult if you’re here on a visa" and offering support to those impacted. Representational image Meta announced that it is laying off 11,000 employees or 13 per …

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How H1B visa holders can stay back amid mass layoffs under Musk? Expert explains
2 years, 1 month ago

How H1B visa holders can stay back amid mass layoffs under Musk? Expert explains

Live Mint  

Following the Twitter layoff on Friday, the future of H1B visa holders is in limbo. Forbes has cited that around 600 to 700 people who were working at Twitter were H1B visa holders, which is roughly around 8% to 10% of the total workforce. Others said, considering December is mostly a holiday month ‘they actually have a shorter time span …

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Trump Freezes Green Cards, Many Work Visas Until End Of Year
4 years, 6 months ago

Trump Freezes Green Cards, Many Work Visas Until End Of Year

NPR  

Trump Freezes Green Cards, Many Work Visas Until End Of Year Enlarge this image toggle caption Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Updated 5:45 p.m. ET President Trump on Monday extended a freeze on green cards for new immigrants and signed an executive order to suspend new H-1B, L-1, J and other temporary work visas for …

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