H-1B visas: Big relief for Indians as US court takes this major decision, blow to Donald Trump ahead of exiting office
On H-1B visas, there is some good news for Indians!
Dec 02, 2020, 16:50 PM IST
Donald Trump's order on H-1B visas for foreign workers cost USD 100 billion: Report
President Donald Trump's executive order restricting entry of skilled foreign workers into the US, mainly on H-1B and L-1 visas, has resulted in an estimated loss of USD 100 billion to companies and will have lasting negative impacts on firms here, according to a prominent American think-tank.
Oct 23, 2020, 13:05 PM IST
US extends suspension of premium processing for H-1B visas
Premium processing is a feature that shortens the usual processing time of H-1B visa petitions from an average of six months to 15 calendar days for a fee of USD 1,225 (Rs 86,181). It allowed some companies to jump the queue.
Aug 29, 2018, 10:35 AM IST
US allows fast processing again for some H-1B visa applications
The US government said on Monday it would resume fast processing of H-1B visas requested by institutions of higher education and nonprofit and governmental research organizations, while leaving in place a longer approval time for companies that use the visas.
Jul 24, 2017, 22:53 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
Indian IT industry not H-1B dependent: Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka
Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka has refuted the general impression that the Indian IT industry is overly dependent on H-1B visas.
Jun 22, 2017, 12:20 PM IST
Committed to 6.5-8.5% revenue growth: Infosys COO
IT services giant Infosys on Tuesday said it remains "committed" to its guidance of 6.5-8.5 per cent revenue growth this year even as some clients ask for projects to be carried out at 30-40 per cent lower costs than before.
Jun 07, 2017, 20:36 PM IST
Good news for Indian students: Bill seeking H-1B limits exemption for foreigners with US PhD introduced
The Bill is likely to benefit Indians given that they constitute the largest number of students doing PhD in the US.
May 27, 2017, 13:51 PM IST
US lawmaker calls for abolishing H1B visa lottery system
A top Republican lawmaker has demanded abolition of the lottery system in allocating H-1B visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals, to restore the original purpose of the programme to bring the "best and brightest" to the country.
May 23, 2017, 13:41 PM IST
US needs comprehensive reform of H-1B system: NYT
Infosys' plan to hire 10,000 Americans is "less of a cause" for celebration than it appears as the need of the hour is a comprehensive H-1B reform than the pledge by the Indian technology giant to create jobs in the US, a leading American daily has said.
May 07, 2017, 14:17 PM IST
TCS, Infosys accounted for only 8.8% of total H-1B visas: Nasscom
IT industry body Nasscom on Monday came out in defence of its members TCS and Infosys, saying the two accounted for only 7,504 -- 8.8 per cent -- of the approved H-1B visas in 2014-15.
Apr 24, 2017, 21:04 PM IST
Arun Jaitley raises H-1B visa issue with US authorities
The vexed issue of the Trump administration mulling curbs in H-1B visas has been taken up with by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley with the American authorities during his ongoing visit, an Indian official said on Sunday.
Apr 23, 2017, 17:47 PM IST
Donald Trump signs 'buy American, hire American' order targeting H-1B visa programme
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that calls for a review of the H-1B visa programme, saying they should never be used to replace American workers and must be given to the most skilled and highest paid applicants.
Apr 19, 2017, 09:03 AM IST
Donald Trump to sign executive order on reform of H-1B visa system
US President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that would tighten the process of issuing the H-1B visas and seek a review of the system for creating an "entirely new structure" for awarding these visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT firms and professionals.
Apr 18, 2017, 09:49 AM IST
Suspension on expedited H-1B visa to affect IT companies: Nasscom
Industry body Nasscom on Sunday said that US' decision to temporarily suspend the expedited premium processing of H-1B visas will lead to process delays for Indian IT firms too.
Mar 05, 2017, 16:05 PM IST
H-1B visa issue not a priority for Trump, but to be part of larger immigration reforms package: US to India
The US has assured India that the H-1B visas issue was not a priority for it and would be part of the larger immigration reforms package that the new Trump administration is working on.
Mar 04, 2017, 11:41 AM IST
US to temporarily suspend premium processing of H-1B visas
The US on Friday said it is temporarily suspending the 'premium processing' of H-1B visas from April 3, eliminating the option of shorter wait times for the programme that helps highly skilled foreigners work at American firms.
Mar 04, 2017, 11:09 AM IST
H-1B cap reached, majority of applications by Indian companies
The US government is believed to have received about 250,000 petitions for H-1B visas - the most sought after American work visas - with a majority of them being from either Indian companies or having huge footprint in India.
Apr 08, 2016, 09:55 AM IST
H-1B cap reached, majority of applications by Indian companies
Majority of these estimated 250,000 H-1B visa applications are "certainly" either by companies that have Indian owner like TCS.
Apr 08, 2016, 07:31 AM IST
H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate
Two US Senators have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the Senate seeking reform of H-1B visa programme and modify wage requirements while also calling for a sense of urgency against the "abuse of the system" over a scheme they claim has gotten away from its original intent.
Nov 11, 2015, 12:15 PM IST
