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US announces new rules to streamline H-1B visa appointments, relief for Indian techies
5 days, 20 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
6 days, 6 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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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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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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H-1B visa pilot program to open for only Indians and Canadians from Jan 24: Key points to note
1 year ago

H-1B visa pilot program to open for only Indians and Canadians from Jan 24: Key points to note

Hindustan Times  

In a significant move for Indian H-1B visa holders, the U.S. Department has reinstated the domestic renewal of non-diplomatic nonimmigrant visas, a process discontinued since 2004. H-1B visa pilot program: Eligibility and application process dates The pilot has been limited only Indian and Canadian H-1B principal applicants and to those firms whose H-1B employees may need to travel abroad for …

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On India-US ties, S Jaishankar's 'not merely clearing obstacles' remarks at HTLS 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

On India-US ties, S Jaishankar's 'not merely clearing obstacles' remarks at HTLS 2023

Hindustan Times  

Today, India is much more ambitious than it was two decades ago and the H1B visa brought India to a certain zone of awareness and understanding in the US, minister of external affairs minister S Jaishankar said at the 21st edition of Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on Saturday. Minister of external affairs minister S Jaishankar said at the 21st edition …

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EB-1 backlog and H-1B challenges: Expert's tips on U.S. immigration amid looming recession
1 year, 2 months ago

EB-1 backlog and H-1B challenges: Expert's tips on U.S. immigration amid looming recession

Hindustan Times  

Debarghya Das, widely known as Deedy on social media, is not only a prominent figure in the tech world but also a notable example of the intricate and evolving immigration journey for non-U.S. citizens looking to build their lives and careers in the United States. 40% decrease in H-1B Labor Condition Application filings in Q3 FY 2023 Born in India, …

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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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Column: Canada is recruiting immigrants from Silicon Valley to boost its economy. It might work
1 year, 4 months ago

Column: Canada is recruiting immigrants from Silicon Valley to boost its economy. It might work

LA Times  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to media following a Cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on July 26. The program, aimed partly at workers laid off in Silicon Valley’s recent downturn, drew 10,000 applicants in its first 48 hours — “a strong indication of just how competitive Canada is on the global stage,” a spokesman for the …

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Laid off Microsoft engineer on H1B visa wonders where will she live if she doesn't find a new job in 60 days
1 year, 10 months ago

Laid off Microsoft engineer on H1B visa wonders where will she live if she doesn't find a new job in 60 days

India Today  

The tech industry has recently found itself in turbulent times as companies are laying off employees in order to cut costs. Be it tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon or startups like Dunzo and ShareChat, employees are being impacted across the globe and their stories are surfacing on social media. From figuring out where to live if she …

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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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US to allow waiving of in-person interviews for H-1B, other visas through 2022
3 years ago

US to allow waiving of in-person interviews for H-1B, other visas through 2022

Hindustan Times  

The United States will allow its consular officers to waive in-person interviews for H-1B and other certain non-immigrant visa applicants through next year to help reduce visa wait times, the State Department said on Thursday. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations “The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in profound reductions …

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