Donald Trump extends freeze on H-1B, other work visas until March 31; Indian techies to be worst hit
The decision will impact a large number of Indian IT professionals and several American and Indian companies who were issued H-1B visas by the US government for the fiscal year 2021 beginning October 1.
Jan 01, 2021, 10:35 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to hold a town hall meet with IT professionals
IT professionals, experts and technocrats from all over India will take part in the event.
Oct 24, 2018, 06:42 AM IST
No downturn in IT sector; good number of jobs to come: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday dismissed as "completely wrong" the reports of a downturn in the Indian IT sector and said a good number of people will get jobs in the current fiscal.
Jun 04, 2017, 20:49 PM IST
H-1B visa issue: US says it greatly values investments by Indian companies
The Indian IT industry had expressed serious concerns over this as these visas were mainly used by domestic IT professionals for short-term work in America.
Apr 25, 2017, 10:51 AM IST
Major action on H1-B visa would worry India: Arvind Subramanian
Any "serious actions" taken by the Trump Administration on the H-1B visa programme would be a cause of "worry" as a majority of Indian exports in the services sector go to the US, Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian has said.
Apr 25, 2017, 09:06 AM IST
Lawsuit filed seeking transparency in US' H-1B visa lottery
Two top American immigration- related advocacy groups have filed a lawsuit against the federal government seeking transparency into the lottery process of H-1B work visas, the most sought after for IT professionals, particularly those from India.
May 24, 2016, 12:39 PM IST
US received 236K H-1B applications, completes lottery
The US received over 2,36,000 H-1B petitions in just five days of opening up the process early this month for the most sought-after work visa for IT professionals, including from India, and has completed the computerised draw of lots.
Apr 13, 2016, 11:15 AM IST
Indian professionals in UK face uncertain future over new visa rules
Indian professionals are making a last-ditch effort to appeal to the UK government over a new 35,000 pounds salary threshold requirement which comes into effect from Wednesday
Apr 04, 2016, 21:25 PM IST
US Congress lets 'discriminatory' outsourcing H-1B fee lapse
In a breather for Indian IT firms, the "discriminatory" USD 2,000 H-1B fee mostly imposed on them has now lapsed in a Republican-majority US Congress.
Oct 02, 2015, 12:36 PM IST
UST Global launches app on women's safety
UST Global - the biggest employer of IT professionals in Kerala - Friday launched its mobile-based app for women`s safety, ahead of the International Women`s Day on March 8.
Mar 06, 2015, 19:25 PM IST
Treat visa of IT professionals as a trade issue: India to US
India has asked the US to treat the issue of visa for IT professionals as a trade-related one rather than an immigration issue.
Jan 23, 2015, 23:30 PM IST
Microsoft partners NIIT to train women IT professionals
Microsoft has partnered with IT training solutions firm NIIT Ltd for the tech giant's 'Women in Tech' initiative in India, which among other things aims to train and mentor women IT professionals.
Oct 01, 2014, 18:01 PM IST
