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H-1B visa overhaul 2025: Key changes and benefits for tech professionals
3 days 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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US announces new rules to streamline H-1B visa appointments, relief for Indian techies
5 days, 7 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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Biden admin makes it easier for US companies to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas
6 days, 4 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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US announces H-1B visa overhaul: 4 key points for applicants here
6 days, 17 hours ago

US announces H-1B visa overhaul: 4 key points for applicants here

India Today  

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule to modernise the H-1B visa programme, enabling US companies to fill job vacancies in critical fields more effectively. The H-1B visa update would also benefit Indian students on F-1 visas in the US as the new rules seek to help them transition to jobs. Effective date - The new rules …

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US announces H-1B visa overhaul to fill jobs faster; Indians likely to benefit most
6 days, 17 hours ago

US announces H-1B visa overhaul to fill jobs faster; Indians likely to benefit most

India Today  

In what would cheer hundreds of thousands of Indians, the Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule to modernise the H-1B visa programme, enabling US companies to fill critical job vacancies more effectively. The new rule also permits quicker processing for individuals previously approved for an H-1B visa and extends eligibility to beneficiaries with a controlling interest in …

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Major overhaul being planned for H-1B visa programme: What we know so far
1 week, 2 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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US H-1B visa cap for FY2025 reached: Can Indians still apply and what should applicants do? All details here
2 weeks, 6 days ago

US H-1B visa cap for FY2025 reached: Can Indians still apply and what should applicants do? All details here

Live Mint  

The United States immigration overseeing agency, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, has announced that it has received enough petitions to fulfil the 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa US advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year 2025 as mandated by the Congress. This means that USCIS will issue 65,000 H-1B visas with …

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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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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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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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Donald Trump’s second term: What are the visa options for Indians to get US green card? H-1B, L-1, OPT & more
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump’s second term: What are the visa options for Indians to get US green card? H-1B, L-1, OPT & more

Live Mint  

With the Donald Trump-led Republicans returning to the White House early next year, immigrants from India and elsewhere are anxious over the prospect of procuring H-1B visas and US green card. These are some of the popular visa options Indians tend to avail to procure a US green card. Getting a green card: The H-1B visa is initially given for …

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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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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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Trump’s second coming: Hopes and dreams dangle for Indian techies and students
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s second coming: Hopes and dreams dangle for Indian techies and students

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Donald Trump’s electoral comeback has prompted some crystal-gazing into what his second term as American president could mean for Indian employees and students aspiring to move to the US. That said, domestic education and visa consultants are banking on Trump’s other rhetoric—to revive the US economy—to open a route at least for India’s much-vaunted technology employees and students pursuing …

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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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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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Big H-1B lottery rigging fraud exposed in US, Indian American 'linked' to bluffing the system, denies allegations
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Big H-1B lottery rigging fraud exposed in US, Indian American 'linked' to bluffing the system, denies allegations

Hindustan Times  

H-1B visa lottery scheme- America's biggest foreign worker employment policy is being manipulated and exploited by staffing and outsourcing companies, according to an explosive report by Bloomberg. H-1B lottery rigging expose: Bloomberg investigation reveals how staffing and outsourcing companies leverage loopholes to bluff the system. How the rigging of the H-1B Lottery System works The data from 2020 - 2023 …

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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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Chinese H1-B Visa Holder Told He Might Be Jailed If He Buys Property In Florida. Here’s Why
6 months, 1 week ago

Chinese H1-B Visa Holder Told He Might Be Jailed If He Buys Property In Florida. Here’s Why

News 18  

Jin Bian, a Chinese techie, living in the US for 12 years under a H-1B visa, was told that he could land in prison when he made plans to purchase a house closer to his office in the city of Tampa, in the US state of Florida. The state’s governor, Ron DeSantis, signed a law restricting Chinese nationals without US …

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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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USCIS wraps up H1B visa lottery for FY 2025, notifications rolling out tomorrow
8 months, 3 weeks ago

USCIS wraps up H1B visa lottery for FY 2025, notifications rolling out tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is done with the lottery to select beneficiaries for H1B visas, including the master’s cap for advanced degree holders. On Thursday, USCIS announced on X : “Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B cap petitioners: random selections have been made and notifications are being sent to myUSCIS accounts beginning yesterday and continuing over the next few …

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