H-1B visa holders

Spouses Of H-1B Visa Holders Can Work In US, Says Judge

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

Mar 30, 2023, 10:22 AM IST

US announces relaxation for H-1B visa holders, Green Card applicants amid COVID-19 crisis

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

May 02, 2020, 12:27 PM IST

130 powerful US lawmakers want Trump to continue granting work permit to spouses of H-1B visa holders

A bipartisan group of 130 US lawmakers led by influential Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has urged the Trump administration to continue granting work authorisation to certain dependent spouses of non-immigrant workers holding H-1B visas, the most sought-after among Indian IT professionals.

May 18, 2018, 08:12 AM IST

US may stop spouses of H-1B visa holders from working

The H-1B programme attracts foreign specialised workers to come to the United States for employment, many of them from India and China.

Dec 16, 2017, 16:06 PM IST

Congressional committee votes to increase minimum salary of H1B visa

The legislation proposes to increase the minimum salary of H-1B visa holders from USD 60,0000 to USD 90,000.

Nov 16, 2017, 12:23 PM IST

Increase salary of H-1B visa holders: US Labour Secretary

US Labour Secretary Alexander Acosta has called for increasing the minimum salary of foreign workers on H-1B visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT firms, from the existing USD 60,000 to at least USD 80,000.

Jun 29, 2017, 11:22 AM IST

Spouses of H-1B visa holders to get work permit in US

Once USCIS approves the 'Form I-765' and the H-4 dependent spouse receives an Employment Authorisation Card,, he or she may begin working in the United States.

Feb 25, 2015, 13:17 PM IST