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H-1b Visa Row

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

Meet Kandi Srinivasa Reddy: Congress leader in US H-1B visa lottery rigging
Updated On : 02 Aug 2024 | 4:03 PM IST

USCIS unveils H-1B programme reforms for FY 2025, streamlines processes

The initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B cap will open on March 6, 2024, and run through March 22, 2024

USCIS unveils H-1B programme reforms for FY 2025, streamlines processes
Updated On : 31 Jan 2024 | 9:08 AM IST

Amid layoffs, tech firms exploit H-1B visa programme, finds EPI Study

"Most employers hire H-1B workers because they can be underpaid and are de facto indentured to the employer," the EPI research said.

Amid layoffs, tech firms exploit H-1B visa programme, finds EPI Study
Updated On : 13 Apr 2023 | 8:14 PM IST

Low annual limit for US H-1B work visa affecting employers: Study

The low annual limit for US H-1B work visa petitions is currently the main problem facing employers trying to secure foreign-born talent, according to a new research

Low annual limit for US H-1B work visa affecting employers: Study
Updated On : 03 Feb 2023 | 12:25 PM IST

Trump's H-1B ban expires: What this means for Indian IT professionals

The US issues up to 85,000 H-1B visas each year. Most of the nearly 600,000 H-1B visa holders are from India and China

Trump's H-1B ban expires: What this means for Indian IT professionals
Updated On : 02 Apr 2021 | 3:19 PM IST

Explained: All you should know about America's new H-1B selection process

Here's how US plans to modify H-1B visa selection process, priorities skill and wage levels

Explained: All you should know about America's new H-1B selection process
Updated On : 08 Jan 2021 | 3:24 PM IST

Trump's biggest H-1B changes blocked: What it means for Indian techies

A US court has blocked two H-1B regulations proposed by the Trump administration to restrict the ability of American companies to hire foreign employees

Trump's biggest H-1B changes blocked: What it means for Indian techies
Updated On : 03 Dec 2020 | 12:05 PM IST

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's 'haphazard' new H-1B visa rules

Seventeen individuals and organisations, including universities and businesses, in their lawsuit, have challenged the US Department of Labour's recent rule on wages related to H-1B visas

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's 'haphazard' new H-1B visa rules
Updated On : 21 Oct 2020 | 3:30 AM IST

Lawsuit challenges Donald Trump's new H-1B visa rules; calls it 'arbitrary'

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

Lawsuit challenges Donald Trump's new H-1B visa rules; calls it 'arbitrary'
Updated On : 20 Oct 2020 | 2:54 PM IST

'Trump exceeded constitutional authority': Three key updates on H-1B visa

Donald Trump's order to enforce ban on US companies' favourite visa, H-1b, has been blocked by a US federal judge

'Trump exceeded constitutional authority': Three key updates on H-1B visa
Updated On : 02 Oct 2020 | 11:42 AM IST

Trump administration has no plans to cap H-1B work visa program: US

Reuters reported on Wednesday that the United States had told India it was considering restricting the H-1B visa programs for countries with the data storage requirement

Trump administration has no plans to cap H-1B work visa program: US
Updated On : 21 Jun 2019 | 8:39 AM IST

What are H-1B visas, and do they hurt American workers? Key things to know

Hailed by proponents as vital to American innovation, the program has also been criticized for displacing United States workers with cheaper foreign labor

What are H-1B visas, and do they hurt American workers? Key things to know
Updated On : 07 Apr 2018 | 6:42 PM IST

How new H-1B issues will impact Indians and IT industry

Donald Trump is making efforts to implement his election promise of restricting immigrants into the country

How new H-1B issues will impact Indians and IT industry
Updated On : 13 Nov 2017 | 9:10 AM IST

India 'very strongly' raises H1B visa issue with US

US tightened H1B and L1 visas norms to protect American workers from discrimination and replacement by foreign labour

India 'very strongly' raises H1B visa issue with US
Updated On : 28 Oct 2017 | 10:43 PM IST

Full text of new norms: US tightens H1-B visa renewals

Here is the full text of the notice issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services

Full text of new norms: US tightens H1-B visa renewals
Updated On : 26 Oct 2017 | 12:06 PM IST

Trump wrong about H-1B? Threat of 'being Bangalored' illogical: US study

In fact, report says immigration bans will lead to greater outsourcing by US firms

Trump wrong about H-1B? Threat of 'being Bangalored' illogical: US study
Updated On : 16 Jun 2017 | 4:22 PM IST

H-1B visa restrictions: Oracle CEO wants the US to allow immigrant workers

Oracle's Mark Hurd said he needed talented people to spur innovation

H-1B visa restrictions: Oracle CEO wants the US to allow immigrant workers
Updated On : 05 May 2017 | 2:00 PM IST

US, UK immigration curbs spook students planning to study abroad

Engineering and management institutes in India reporting a 20-35 per cent rise in applications

US, UK immigration curbs spook students planning to study abroad
Updated On : 30 Apr 2017 | 11:09 AM IST

H-1B visa row: P K Sinha asks not to worry much about visa restrictions

Visa restrictions imposed by Trump is expected to impact the country's $150-bn IT industry

H-1B visa row: P K Sinha asks not to worry much about visa restrictions
Updated On : 29 Apr 2017 | 6:43 PM IST

H-1B visas: Here's how rule changes will benefit Indian IT professionals

From next year, visas will only go to applicants with highest wages and skills

H-1B visas: Here's how rule changes will benefit Indian IT professionals
Updated On : 28 Apr 2017 | 5:38 PM IST