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H-1B visa denial rate drops, but curbs could return under Trump: Report
1 week, 4 days ago

H-1B visa denial rate drops, but curbs could return under Trump: Report

India Today  

The H-1B visa programme, much sought after by high-skilled foreign professionals seeking work in the United States, has seen a notable decline in denial rates for initial employment in recent years. In the fiscal year 2024, the denial rate for H-1B visa petitions for initial employment remained relatively low at 2.5%, down from 3.5% in FY 2023. During his first …

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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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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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Donald Trump appointing ‘anti-immigrant’ Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy is bad news for H-1B
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump appointing ‘anti-immigrant’ Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy is bad news for H-1B

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy in his upcoming administration, signalling a return to the hardline immigration stance that defined his first term. US President-elect Donald Trump named new members for his incoming administration on November 13, 2024, tapping loyalist hardliners for several key posts, including Stephen Miller as Assistant to the …

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Trump 2.0: The Indian IT sector may need to re-evaluate its US-centric model
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump 2.0: The Indian IT sector may need to re-evaluate its US-centric model

Live Mint  

The US has been the largest market for India’s IT services industry for decades, with companies like HCL, Infosys and TCS providing outsourced services to American firms across sectors. During his first presidency, the Trump administration made substantial changes to the H1B visa scheme, which is the lifeblood of the Indian IT industry’s operations in the US. The second Trump …

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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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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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Indian Man Wants Elon Musk To Convince US President-Elect Donald Trump For H-1B Visa Reforms
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indian Man Wants Elon Musk To Convince US President-Elect Donald Trump For H-1B Visa Reforms

ABP News  

X owner Elon Musk has supported US President-Elect Donald Trump during this election quite vocally and it is likely that Trump would return the favour in some manner. Sanjeev Ranjan while referring to Musk wrote, "It took you 10 years to obtain citizenship in the USA, including your undergraduate and master's studies. You moved to the US in 1992 and …

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Trump’s triumph: What it means for study-abroad aspirants from India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s triumph: What it means for study-abroad aspirants from India

The Hindu  

Donald Trump has not only won the U.S. Presidential elections in 2024 but also the popular vote, which he did not do in 2016. OPT & H-1B: Legal pathways The Optional Practical Training program provides overseas students with a valuable opportunity to get practical work experience in the United States, complementing their academic studies with real-world applications. The advantage of …

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From the India Today Archives (2017): How India should deal with Donald Trump
1 month, 2 weeks ago

From the India Today Archives (2017): How India should deal with Donald Trump

India Today  

"I like thinking big. For those foxed by Trump’s blitzkrieg of measures and his shifting stands on some key issues, it’s worth recalling that his second maxim for success is "maximise your options". Trump may also egg Modi on to support his trade war with China-something India may not like to play along with, given Trump’s recent flip-flops while dealing …

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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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MEA addresses H-1B Visa concerns as Donald Trump returns to White House with his immigration policies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MEA addresses H-1B Visa concerns as Donald Trump returns to White House with his immigration policies

Live Mint  

India expressed its commitment to enhancing dialogue with the United States on H-1B Visa policies and related issues, emphasizing the importance of mobility and migration as part of their bilateral relationship. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasizing India’s interest in maintaining robust dialogue on these issues with the U.S., said, "We would like to have a good dialogue …

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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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How will Donald Trump's re-election impact the H-1B visa landscape?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How will Donald Trump's re-election impact the H-1B visa landscape?

India Today  

The US presidential elections 2025 came to a head on Wednesday and Donald Trump's recent re-election has reignited discussions about the future of the H-1B visa programme, a critical pathway for skilled foreign professionals seeking employment in the United States, especially Indians. TRUMP'S HISTORY OF RESTRICTIVE POLICIES During his first term, Trump consistently implemented several measures to tighten immigration, including …

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Trump’s Immigration, Outsourcing Policies Can Hit India’s It Sector
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s Immigration, Outsourcing Policies Can Hit India’s It Sector

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: US President Donald Trump’s tough stance on immigration laws, especially H-1B visas, and outsourcing can potentially restrict the American dreams of Indian professionals while impacting costs and growth of Indian IT companies. Stricter policies on outsourcing and possible restrictions on H-1B visas could disrupt India’s IT sector, which relies heavily on the US market. In his previous term, Trump’s …

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How should you prepare for H1B visa programme under Donald Trump regime? Explained
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How should you prepare for H1B visa programme under Donald Trump regime? Explained

Live Mint  

Donald Trump on Wednesday promised to bring a “golden age” for America, as he appeared poised to win the presidential election with a mandate he called “unprecedented and powerful”. Tough laws expected for immigrants, H1B visa holders Now, Trump's second term is likely to bring tough laws and rules for immigrants, incuding H1B visa holders A BAL report states, in …

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Donald Trump's stunning comeback: What it means for India's IT, pharma sectors and impact on H-1B visa?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump's stunning comeback: What it means for India's IT, pharma sectors and impact on H-1B visa?

India TV News  

New Delhi: Donald Trump's Presidency of the United States will open new opportunities for India though certain sectors, especially pharma and IT, may face the heat if the incoming president decides to impose restrictions on imports and H1B visa regulations, experts said on Wednesday. Former Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said: "Trump's presidency can be a new opportunity for …

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Second term for Trump likely to have limited negative impact on Indian IT sector: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Second term for Trump likely to have limited negative impact on Indian IT sector: Report

Live Mint  

Donald Trump took to stage to on Wednesday to declare victory and pledged to bring a “golden age" to the United States. During his first term, former President Trump enacted Executive Order 13788, “Buy American and Hire American,” which increased restrictions on H-1B visas and led to a notable rise in H-1B and L-1 visa denial rates. Limited impact On …

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US Election 2024: ‘Buy American and Hire American’ — Will H-1B visa turn ‘cold’ if Donald Trump wins?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Election 2024: ‘Buy American and Hire American’ — Will H-1B visa turn ‘cold’ if Donald Trump wins?

Live Mint  

The outcome of the upcoming US presidential election could have major implications for employment-based immigration, particularly with regard to H-1B visas, a report by JM Financial highlighted. The report noted that if Donald Trump were to regain power, his administration's previous restrictive policies could resurface, potentially leading to increased scrutiny and denial rates for H-1B and L-1 visas, ANI reported. …

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Trump's Focus on India: Trade, Defense, and Geopolitics in the Balance
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump's Focus on India: Trade, Defense, and Geopolitics in the Balance

Hindustan Times  

US presidential election 2024: Donald Trump emphasizes strengthening ties between the US and India. Trump emphasizes economic and trade policies, defence and security cooperation, and immigration policies during his visit to India. He also addresses the issue of exiled Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeking refuge in India.

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Trump called this visa ‘very bad’ for Americans. Truth Social applied for one
8 months ago

Trump called this visa ‘very bad’ for Americans. Truth Social applied for one

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. Records show the investment firm started by Trump’s son-in-law and White House adviser, Jared Kushner, also filed an application and was approved to hire a foreigner as an associate under the same visa program. Trump Media & Technology Group said in a statement the application “was made under prior management,” …

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Highly skilled H-1B workers pivot from U.S to Canada amid visa program changes
1 year, 1 month ago

Highly skilled H-1B workers pivot from U.S to Canada amid visa program changes

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of highly skilled international workers holding H-1B visas in the United States are opting for job opportunities in Canada. The shift comes in the wake of changes made to the H-1B program under former President Donald Trump, which created hurdles for bringing in highly skilled immigrant talent. "The highly educated foreign national is really at the mercy of the …

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