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
H1B visa: Concerns on visas conveyed at 'highest quarters' in US, says Ravishankar Prasad
India's concerns over H1B visa related developments have been conveyed at the "highest quarters" in the US, Union IT Minister Ravishankar Prasad said on Saturday.
Apr 22, 2017, 20:15 PM IST
H-1B visa: Jaitley strongly raises the issue with US; highlights role played by highly skilled Indians in America
Taking up the case of Indian IT companies and professionals, Jaitley told about the contribution of highly skilled Indians in the economic development of the United States and India.
Apr 21, 2017, 09:55 AM IST
H1b system needs 'common sense' reforms: Congressman Ro Khanna
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has said the US needs to "remain open" to immigrants who contribute to creating jobs and help shape the economy, as he called for "common sense" reforms in the H1B visa system.
Mar 30, 2017, 10:57 AM IST
US court dismisses case against H-1B lottery system
A US court has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the lottery system adopted to determine successful applicants for H-1B visas, the most sought after by Indian IT firms and professionals.
Mar 29, 2017, 13:07 PM IST
Indian firms gaming H-1B visa system, new rule to help fix existing flaws
Indian firms, which account for the bulk of H1B visas, have "gamed" the system, an influential American lawmaker alleged and insisted his legislation introduced in the Congress will help fix the existing flaws.
Mar 28, 2017, 13:05 PM IST
'Replacement of American workers not the intent of H1B visas'
Asserting that replacement of American workers is not the intent of H-1B work visa, the Trump administration nominee for Labour Secretary has acknowledged the shortage of skilled workers in the US.
Mar 23, 2017, 12:44 PM IST
