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Conveyed expectation for non-discriminatory H-1B visa programme to US: MEA
Most of the Indian IT professionals go to the US on the H-1B non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations requiring theoretical or technical expertise.
US tells India it's mulling caps on H-1B visas to deter data rules: report
India is the largest recipient of these temporary visas, most of them to workers at big Indian technology firms.
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Indian-American spouses of H1-B visa holders could benefit if this US law is approved
Many H-4 visa holders are highly skilled professionals, and the DHS previously extended eligibility for employment authorisation to them recognising the economic burdens of families of many H-1B workers
US to propose hike in H-1B application fee: Labour Secretary
Arguing that foreigners hurt American workers by competing for jobs and driving down wages, the Trump administration has tighten the noose around the H-1B visa programme.
US says it's received sufficient H1-B visas to meet cap for FY'20
Earlier this year, the US said it would bring in new rules for professionals seeking to apply for the H1-B, and would give preference to those who have completed a post-graduate degree from an educational institution in the US.
US to make major changes in H-1B visa programme to attract talented professionals: Trump
Donald Trump on Friday tweeted that his administration is planning an overhaul of US policies on H-1B visa and will encourage talented and highly-skilled people to pursue career options in the US.
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Expired visa? From October 1, US to start deportation proceedings
Employees of Indian IT giants like TCS, Infosys and Wipro are among the major beneficiaries of the H-1B programme as they rely on it for bringing in tens of thousands of employees with special skills each year.
US senators seek preservation of employment authorisation for immigrant women on H-4 visas
Two powerful Democratic women senators have urged the Trump administration not to go ahead with its decision to revoke authorisation to immigrants on H-4 visas.
Ahead of 2+2 dialogue, US official says no change in H-1B visa policy
The Trump administration is pushing for a reform of the H-1B system, saying some IT companies were abusing the US work visas to deny jobs to American workers.
Bad news for Indian IT professionals, US extends suspension of premium processing of H1-B visas
The suspension, announced yesterday by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), are expected to last until February 19 next year.
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H1B Visa Restrictions A Challenge For Indian Firms, Says NASSCOM
Tech stocks took a beating and NASSCOM said the US Bill proposing the High-Skilled Integrity and Fairness Act of 2017 to more than double the minimum wages for H1B workers will pose a big challenge to the Indian information technology sector. The Bill introduced in the US House of Representatives proposes to more than double […]
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