Page 13 - Latest Updates on H1B Visa
Trump's H1B visa policy to hit third-party supplier base of Indian IT firms
US issues 85,000 H1B visas every year, including 20,000 for those with advanced degrees from US universities
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Donald Trump's H1-B visa policy could dampen Indian IT spirit further
The new move will issue H-1B visas to an employee only for the period for which he/she has worked at a third-party worksite
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Move to change US immigration Bill to help India's technology professional
The amendments would increase worker mobility for individuals on the path to a green card by enabling them to change jobs earlier in the process without losing their place in the green card line
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H1B reform Bill seeks to expand annual quota; move may hurt Indian IT firms
Experts say higher salary norm, brain drain could hurt Indian IT firms
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H1-B reform bill in US seeks to expand annual quota from 65,000 to 85,000
New H1-B reform bill seeks to expand annual quota from 65,000 to 85,000 =
Apple, Microsoft, Google ask Trump to retain Obama-era rule on H-1B visa
The Trump Administration is reportedly moving ahead with its decision not to give work permits to the spouses of H-1B visa holders, arguing that this displaces genuine American workers
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Tech majors urge Trump administration to keep work permits for H-1B spouses
Tech companies have relied on H-1B visas to hire foreign talent, particularly in fields of science, tech, engineering, maths
H1-B visa to Indian techies puts US workers at risk: Republican Senator
Grassely even looked to put blame on the H-1B workers for 'stagnation' of salaries in the technology sector
No disruption in lives of Indian H1B visa holders, clarifies US govt
The US govt says it won't bring any regulatory changes to force H1B visa holders out of the country
H1B visa: Global firms setting up captives in India to tide over changes
While TCS, Infosys and Wipro have stepped up local hiring, global companies are setting up captives in India to tide over the planned changes in H1B visa rules
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Trump's H1-B policy will hit American economy, warns US-India business body
It would be a bad policy to tell highly skilled individuals working in the US that they are no longer welcome, the forum said
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US lawmakers trash Trump's H1-B tweaks, say move will create talent crunch
The proposal was part of Donald Trump's poll-pitch of 'Buy American, Hire American'
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Trump admin may stop spouses of H1B visa holders from working in the US
In 2016, more than 41,000 of H-4 visa holders were issued work authorisation. This year till June more than 36,000 H-4 visa holders were issued work authorisation
No change in H-1B visa norms, system to remain as before: US
Following Donald Trump's election, US had announced stricter norms for issuing H-1B, L1 visas
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US panel votes to hike pay of H-1B visa holders from $60,000 to $90,000
Legislation also proposes some restrictions on the work visa
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Now US will tighten H-1B visa verification too: How this impacts Indians
With the new policy, both H-1B and L1 visa holders will have to follow the eligibility process while applying for visa renewal or extension
Tighter H-1B visa verification, more site visits: Life could get tougher for techies
USCIS has also been asked to enhance the random sampling procedures to also include a more risk based approach that prioritises the recurring violators within the universe of H-1B holders and a random
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Trump admin makes H-1B visa extension more difficult with new changes
The burden of proof in establishing eligibility is, at all times, on the petitioner, the USCIS said
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H-1B visa: Swaraj requests Tillerson not to take any adverse action
She also said that she sought cooperation from Tillerson to address the pending issues related to totalisation and urged him that the US shouldn't do anything that will hurt Indian interests
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India reiterates concern on strict H1-B visa norms, seeks US Congress' help
Donald Trump has called for stricter norms for issuance of H1-B visas, largely availed of by Indian IT firms
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