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H-1B visa overhaul 2025: Key changes and benefits for tech professionals
3 days, 11 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, 15 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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H-1B visa cap for FY2025 for regular and master's degree reached, says USCIS
3 weeks ago

H-1B visa cap for FY2025 for regular and master's degree reached, says USCIS

India Today  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated H-1B visa cap for regular and master's degrees for the fiscal year 2025. In all, 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and 20,000 H-1B visa US advanced degree exemption are to be issued. However, top US companies like Google, Amazon, Infosys, and …

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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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US education or elsewhere? Trump 2.0 sparks doubts for global and Indian students
3 weeks, 5 days ago

US education or elsewhere? Trump 2.0 sparks doubts for global and Indian students

India Today  

Donald Trump’s return as the US President is poised to ripple through the global education landscape, giving Indian students who wish to study in the country much to think about. However, as Rahul Shaw, Assistant Professor, Alliance School of Law Alliance University, notes, "The promise of automatic green cards for graduates could make the US a more attractive destination for …

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2024 US Elections: Are Indian H1-B spouses in danger? What could change for them under Trump’s ‘America First’ policy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

2024 US Elections: Are Indian H1-B spouses in danger? What could change for them under Trump’s ‘America First’ policy

Live Mint  

2024 US Elections: Following Donald Trump's electoral victory on Wednesday, over a lakh Indian families are concerned, as there is now a possibility that work permits of H-4 dependent spouses could be revoked under the US President-designate's ‘America First’ policy. The EAD acts as a ‘gateway’ not only to financial freedom for H-4 visa holders but also allows them to …

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India-born H-4 visa holder forced to self-deport from US after ‘aging out’ from his mother's green card petition
6 months ago

India-born H-4 visa holder forced to self-deport from US after ‘aging out’ from his mother's green card petition

Hindustan Times  

On June 13, a bipartisan group of lawmakers addressed administrative actions that need to be taken to safeguard children of green card applicants, who may otherwise be pushed to leave the United States on “aging out.” Led by Sen. Alex Padilla and Rep. Deborah Ross, a letter signed by 43 lawmakers was sent to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and …

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US layoffs: USCIS issues guidelines for H-1B visa holders laid off or facing termination
7 months, 1 week ago

US layoffs: USCIS issues guidelines for H-1B visa holders laid off or facing termination

Hindustan Times  

US tech immigration workers have been navigating a unpredictable time for nearly a year now. Options for laid off H1-B visa holder When H-1B visa holders face termination, knowing their options is crucial. With below mentioned options one can stay beyond 60-day grace period: File an application for a change of nonimmigrant status; File an application for adjustment of status; …

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Indian woman gets US citizenship at the age of 99, netizens question American dream
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian woman gets US citizenship at the age of 99, netizens question American dream

Hindustan Times  

At age 99, a woman named Daibai has become a US citizen. “Most Indians in employment based green card backlog would look like this by the time they get their green cards, ” one X user pours his frustration. Another piped in, “Rumor has it that Daibai was in the Indian green card backlog, renewing her H-1B every three years …

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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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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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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 hits H1B visa limit for 2024, here's what's next for businesses and foreign workers
1 year ago

US hits H1B visa limit for 2024, here's what's next for businesses and foreign workers

Hindustan Times  

The United States has hit the annual cap for H-1B visas, as confirmed by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, marking a crucial development in immigration. The USCIS stated that it has received a sufficient number of petitions to meet both the regular cap of 65,000 and the US advanced degree exemption, commonly known as the master’s cap, set at …

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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 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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Laid-off Indian techies in the US can stay beyond H-1B visa time limit of 60 days to find new job
1 year, 9 months ago

Laid-off Indian techies in the US can stay beyond H-1B visa time limit of 60 days to find new job

India Today  

Good news for laid-off Indian techies living in the United States. Until now, these employees on H-1B visa had just 60 days to find a new job after termination from their current job role. The latest announcement by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services reveals that the layoffs impacted employees can continue to stay in the United States even beyond …

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Why US' proposal to extend grace period for H1-B visa holders is beneficial to Indians
1 year, 9 months ago

Why US' proposal to extend grace period for H1-B visa holders is beneficial to Indians

Firstpost  

A presidential advisory subcommittee has recommended that US government increase the grace period for H1-B workers who have lost their jobs from 60 days to 180 days so that the workers have enough time to find new jobs or other alternatives Washington: A presidential advisory sub-committee has recommended the federal government to extend the grace period for H1-B workers, who …

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US Advisory Panel Raises Issue of H1-B Workers, Recommends Extending Grace Period to 180 Days
1 year, 9 months ago

US Advisory Panel Raises Issue of H1-B Workers, Recommends Extending Grace Period to 180 Days

News 18  

Highlighting the issues being faced by H1-B workers in the current job market, a presidential advisory sub-committee has recommended the US federal government extend the grace period for H1-B holders, who have lost their jobs, from the existing 60 days to 180 days. “The immigration subcommittee recommends the Department of Homeland Security and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services to …

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Indian School Student Missing from Home in US for More Than Three Weeks
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian School Student Missing from Home in US for More Than Three Weeks

News 18  

A 14-year-old Indian-American school girl has been missing for more than three weeks in the US state of Arkansas, with the police indicating that she might have run away due to the fear of leaving America as her father faced the possibility of retrenchment amidst the layoffs in the tech industry. They say even though they’ve legally lived and worked …

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Twitter job cuts become double whammy for H1B visa holders. What’s next for them
2 years, 1 month ago

Twitter job cuts become double whammy for H1B visa holders. What’s next for them

Live Mint  

The mass firing at Twitter has acted as a double whammy for some foreign nationals working in the US office as losing their jobs has put their immigration status under threat. Poorvi Chothani, Managing Partner at LawQuest told Economic Times, “While H-1B visa holders have a 60-day grace period, it's much more difficult for workers on L-1 and O-1 visas. …

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Legislation Introduced in US Senate to Reform and Stop Abuse of H-1B Visa System
2 years, 9 months ago

Legislation Introduced in US Senate to Reform and Stop Abuse of H-1B Visa System

News 18  

Seeking to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes, a bipartisan group of influential senators have introduced a legislation in the US Senate, which they argued will protect American workers and crack down on foreign outsourcing companies that exploit these popular visa programmes to deprive qualified Americans of high-skilled jobs. The H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act will reduce …

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Legislation introduced in US Senate to reform and stop abuse of H-1B visa system
2 years, 9 months ago

Legislation introduced in US Senate to reform and stop abuse of H-1B visa system

India TV News  

Highlights A bipartisan group of influential senators have introduced a legislation in the US Senate It was introduced to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes H-1B visa is non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers Seeking to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes, a bipartisan group of influential senators have introduced a legislation …

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