H1B Visa

This change is expected to benefit many, particularly Indians, who represent a large portion of these visa categories

USCIS will notify applicants about their selection status through their online accounts

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

The H-1B visa programme enables US employers to bring in skilled foreign professionals for specialised roles that require particular qualifications

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

Since Trump's recent election win, experts have debated his approach to immigration

The pursuit of living an American dream isn't always as shiny as it looks from outside for the Indian immigrants. While navigating the complex US immigration system, it can be fraught with obstacles. The path to permanent residency and citizenship can be long, uncertain, and emotionally taxing, often putting a strain on personal and professional lives. 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. The annual cap on H-1B visas means that many qualified applicants are left out due to the lottery system. Ajeet who came to this country realised that the H1B route wasn't meant for him. He calls the US immigration system broken. I call this the broken immigration system. India is such a large country and we are given the same seven per cent quota as any other small country. How is it fair? I figured the H1B system is a lottery system and it won't work for me. He c

Dropbox system allows eligible applicants to renew their US visa without the need for an in-person interview

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.

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

Under this new scheme, applicants who qualify will receive nonimmigrant US visas more quickly

The H-4 visa is granted to dependents of H-1B visa holders, specifically their spouses and unmarried children under 21

If you're one of those hoping to secure an H-1B visa, imagine finding out that the system might be rigged

Congress leader Kandi Srinivasa Reddy, implicated in US H-1B Visa Lottery Manipulation Scheme, denies any wrongdoing

What is the H-1B visa lottery and what loophole did Congress leader Kandi Srinivasa Reddy exploit to 'scam' the system? Find out here

The bill, HR 9023, known as the Keep STEM Graduates in America Act, aims to modify the H-1B visa process

Canada's open work permits provide H-1B visa holders with an attractive alternative to the often restrictive and uncertain US visa process

The US government is proposing significant changes to the H-1B visa program, potentially impacting employers, foreign professionals, and particularly those from India

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

The USCIS outlines various avenues for H-1B visa holders to stay in the US after losing their jobs