US cannot stop issuing visas during travel bans, federal judge rules
The ruling on Tuesday declares it unlawful for the State Department to use travel bans, which were issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by former presidents Donald Trump and his successor Joe Biden, as a reason to stop processing visas for travellers who are otherwise eligible.
Oct 07, 2021, 11:54 AM IST
Joe Biden to lift suspension on H-1B visas, Indian IT professionals to benefit
Biden had promised to lift the suspension on H-1B visas, saying Trump's immigration policies were cruel.
Apr 01, 2021, 10:10 AM IST
All you need to know about US visas as Joe Biden administration likely to bring respite for Indians
US visa is an official permission which allows a non-American citizen to enter the United States of America. It is a permit that grants its holder access to enter, travel and stay within the US.
Mar 13, 2021, 14:16 PM IST
US allows H-1B visa holders to enter country on certain conditions
The Trump administration relaxed some rules for H-1B visas holders outside the US allowing them to enter the country on certain conditions.
Aug 13, 2020, 08:20 AM IST
Suspension of H1-B visa likely to affect movement of skilled professionals: MEA
India said on Thursday that the US suspending H-1B and other work visas till the year-end is likely to affect the movement of skilled professionals and the impact of the order on Indian nationals and industry is being assessed in consultation with the stakeholders.
Jun 26, 2020, 07:36 AM IST
10% drop in H1B visa approvals in 2018: US authorities
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
Jun 05, 2019, 11:28 AM IST
US company to pay $1.1 mn in back wages to H1B employees including Indians
This follows an investigation by the Department of Labour's Wage and Hour Division which found that Populus Group failed to pay H-1B employees required wages when worksites were shut down for holidays.
Jun 05, 2019, 11:23 AM IST
US announces 'efficient', 'effective' new rule for filing H-1B visas
The US government also expressed confidence that the introduction of new rule will help the US in attracting best talent.
Jan 31, 2019, 07:52 AM IST
H-1B visa holders frequently placed in poor working conditions, vulnerable to abuse: US think tank
The report by US think tank comes days after US President Donald Trump said he is soon coming out with reforms that will give H-1B visa holders certainty to stay in America.
Jan 17, 2019, 08:40 AM IST
H1-B visa rule favouring advance degree holders will adversely impact IT companies: ICRA
In December 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed reversing the process for H1-B selection favouring advance degree holders.
Jan 16, 2019, 07:13 AM IST
Made sure India remains least affected by challenges like immigration, US working visa issue: Centre
Ram Madhav said foreign policies cannot be guided by emotions or romanticism.
Dec 16, 2018, 09:07 AM IST
US proposes changes to H1B visas, to be given to most skilled, highest paid foreign workers
The H1-B visa has an annual numerical limit cap of 65,000 visas each fiscal year as mandated by the Congress.
Dec 01, 2018, 08:48 AM IST
Indian companies dramatically reduced H1B visa filing: US media
The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
Apr 03, 2018, 12:12 PM IST
H-1B application process to begin from April 2; premium processing suspended
The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
Mar 21, 2018, 15:04 PM IST
Bill seeking to increase annual H1B visas introduced in US Senate
Two Republican Senators today introduced legislation in the Senate that seeks to increase the annual H-1B visa limit with an aim to bring in the world's "best and brightest" to the US.
Jan 26, 2018, 08:56 AM IST
US resumes premium processing of H-1B visa, months after its suspension
Premium processing of H-1B visa was suspended in April to handle huge rush of new petitions
Oct 04, 2017, 11:37 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi, Donald Trump discussed spirit of H1B Visa without using the word: Sushma Swaraj
During his US trip, PM Narendra Modi had urged the United States to keep an open mind on admitting skilled Indian workers.
Jul 20, 2017, 13:12 PM IST
China shares India's concern on H1B visa issue: State media
The H1B issue not just affects the Indian IT sector but also Chinese students studying in the US, hence, Beijing supports India's stance, the article said.
Jun 23, 2017, 17:52 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to discuss H-1B visa issue with Donald Trump next week
Aside from the visa review, the Trump administration has launched an investigation of countries including India with which the United States runs a bilateral trade deficit.
Layoffs rile India's flagship IT sector, tough times likely to continue
IT outsourcing has long been one of India`s flagship industries but experts say automation, a failure to keep up with new technologies and US President Donald Trump`s clampdown on visas is creating industry-wide upheaval.
May 31, 2017, 11:48 AM IST
