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H1B Visa
What is H1B Visa
The US H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. A specialty occupation requires a specialised knowledge and a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in areas such as information technology (IT), finance, accounting, architecture, engineering, mathematics, science, medicine, etc.
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Latest Updates on H1B Visa
H-1B visa revamped from Jan 17: Key changes employers, applicants must know
American businesses rely on the H-1B visa programme for the recruitment of highly-skilled talent
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H-1B, L-1 visa spouses: US to renew work permits automatically from January
This change is expected to benefit many, particularly Indians, who represent a large portion of these visa categories
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H-1B visa cap for 2025 reached: What applicants should look out for now
USCIS will notify applicants about their selection status through their online accounts
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US H-1B visa sponsorship declines in 2024: Experts decode key factors
Amazon, which remains the largest sponsor of H-1B visas, saw approvals drop to just over 7,000 in 2024, compared to more than 11,000 in 2023
Possible H-1B visa restrictions under Trump: A win-lose situation for India
The H-1B visa programme enables US employers to bring in skilled foreign professionals for specialised roles that require particular qualifications
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H-1B visa scam: 3 Indian-origin men face 10 years in US for fake job offers
Such activities make the H-1B lottery system a nightmare for genuine applicants, as fraud options become appealing to tech workers eager to work in the US
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Trump win impact: Will H-1B workers, STEM grads get green cards faster?
Since Trump's recent election win, experts have debated his approach to immigration
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Living the American dream: Challenging journey for Indian immigrants
For many people, the H-1B visa is a conundrum. While a popular route for skilled Indian workers, it comes with its own set of challenges as it has a limited availability
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Applicants blast H-1B visa renewal process: Why is the system slow?
Dropbox system allows eligible applicants to renew their US visa without the need for an in-person interview
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Indian students face tax residency challenges in US amid H-1B applications
Many Indian students studying in the U.S. on F-1 visas are facing confusion and stress regarding tax residency rules as they apply for H-1B work visas.
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Indian migrants top list of educated global pool in US at 14%: Think tank
The data trend for H-1B workers, a term used to describe foreign professionals in the US, showed that in 2022-23, over 72 per cent of approved H-1B petitions were for workers from India
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US to relax non-immigrant visa process for graduates with job offers
Under this new scheme, applicants who qualify will receive nonimmigrant US visas more quickly
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Spouses of H-1B visa holders can work in US: Know about the H-4 visa
The H-4 visa is granted to dependents of H-1B visa holders, specifically their spouses and unmarried children under 21
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H-1B visa lottery: Decoding multiple registration scam & Indian involvement
If you're one of those hoping to secure an H-1B visa, imagine finding out that the system might be rigged
Meet Kandi Srinivasa Reddy: Congress leader in US H-1B visa lottery rigging
Congress leader Kandi Srinivasa Reddy, implicated in US H-1B Visa Lottery Manipulation Scheme, denies any wrongdoing
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H-1B visa scam explained: How a Congress leader played the US visa lottery
What is the H-1B visa lottery and what loophole did Congress leader Kandi Srinivasa Reddy exploit to 'scam' the system? Find out here
New US Bill could increase H-1B visas for Indian graduates: Details here
The bill, HR 9023, known as the Keep STEM Graduates in America Act, aims to modify the H-1B visa process
Decoded: How Indians with US H-1B visa can gain from Canada's work permits
Canada's open work permits provide H-1B visa holders with an attractive alternative to the often restrictive and uncertain US visa process
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The H-1B shakeup: New, proposed rules target degrees, fees, and Indian IT
The US government is proposing significant changes to the H-1B visa program, potentially impacting employers, foreign professionals, and particularly those from India
Canada eases work permit rules for US H-1B visa holders: Details here
Family members of H-1B visa holder applicants who've already applied may be eligible to apply for temporary resident visa, study permit, open work permit
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