Page 3 - Us Visas
US waives in-person interview requirements for visa applicants in India
These applicants eligible for the waiver are students (F, M, and academic J visas), workers (H-1, H-2, H-3, and individual L visas), Culture and extraordinary ability (O, P, and Q visas).
 "US waives in-person interview requirements for visa applicants in India")
US okays a record 55,000 student, exchange visas in 2021 from India so far
Embassies and Consulates typically begin interviewing fall semester students in May. But this year, the pandemic created logistical challenges for the US Mission's consular teams
 "US okays a record 55,000 student, exchange visas in 2021 from India so far")
Indian talent moving to Canada due to H1B visa policy: US lawmakers told
The much sought-after Indian talent is now getting attracted towards Canada in large numbers, away from the United States because of its outdated H-1B visa policy
 "Indian talent moving to Canada due to H1B visa policy: US lawmakers told")
US restricting visas, taking other action over Ethiopia Tigray crisis
Thousands of people are estimated to have died in the six months the conflict between Ethiopian troops and the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front has raged in the northern regional state
 "US restricting visas, taking other action over Ethiopia Tigray crisis")
US proposes 18-mth delay in calculating prevailing wages of H1B visas
The proposed delay will provide the Department of Labour with sufficient time to consider the rule's legal and policy issues thoroughly
 "US proposes 18-mth delay in calculating prevailing wages of H1B visas")
US court seeks joint status on prospects of work authorisation for H4 visas
An H-4 visa is issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to immediate family members (spouse and children under 21 years of age) of the H-1B visa holders
 "US court seeks joint status on prospects of work authorisation for H4 visas")
Lawmakers urge Biden to extend work authorisations to H-1B holders' spouses
A group of 60 US lawmakers urged Biden to revoke a Trump administration policy and extend validity of work authorisation documents for H4 visa holders, who are spouses of those possessing H-1B visas
 "Lawmakers urge Biden to extend work authorisations to H-1B holders' spouses")
US visa policy that supports Indian talent is win-win for both: Jaishankar
US President Donald Trump has this year restricted several categories of work visas, blocking the flow of skilled Indian workers into the United States
 "US visa policy that supports Indian talent is win-win for both: Jaishankar")
Greater localisation, offshoring to cut visa hike impact for Indian IT cos
Experts say the visa price hike impact will be minimal as IT firms are already sitting on comfortable margins due to absence of travel and reduction of other discretionary costs
 "Greater localisation, offshoring to cut visa hike impact for Indian IT cos")
Colleges win immigration battle, but haunted by fears for US reputation
Universities say the Trump administration's repeated attempts to curb immigration have sent students a message that they aren't welcome in the United States
 "Colleges win immigration battle, but haunted by fears for US reputation")
174 Indians in US file lawsuit against Trump's proclamation on H-1B visa
Donald Trump, on June 22, suspended issuing of H-1B work visas till the end of the year
 "174 Indians in US file lawsuit against Trump's proclamation on H-1B visa")
US to hit Huawei staff with visa bans for aiding govts in rights abuses
Pompeo said Huawei employees found to be providing material support to regimes engaging in human rights violations and abuses globally
 "US to hit Huawei staff with visa bans for aiding govts in rights abuses")
180 US academic institutions join lawsuit against student visa restrictions
Some 180 academic institutions in the US have joined a lawsuit against President Donald Trump administration's decision to ban foreign students taking only online courses
 "180 US academic institutions join lawsuit against student visa restrictions")
US noted India's concerns over new visa rule for foreign students: MEA
The Trump administration has announced those F-1 and M-1 (non-academic and vocational students) visa holders planning to take online classes only will not be allowed to remain in the US
 "US noted India's concerns over new visa rule for foreign students: MEA")
Trump's temporary ban on immigration visas leaves tech industry miffed
The US press reported that the Trump administration is also weighing several additional changes to legal immigration via regulation
 "Trump's temporary ban on immigration visas leaves tech industry miffed")
Visa suspension likely to cause minimal disruption for Indian IT firms
Recessionary environment, travel restriction to minimise the impact to a large extent
US to consider extension applications of non-immigrant visas amid Covid-19
Typically the USCIS can extend the stay of any Non-Immigrant Visa application based on genuine and urgent conditions
 "US to consider extension applications of non-immigrant visas amid Covid-19")
US freezes all visa services worldwide to halt coronavirus spread
Missions will resume routine visa services as soon as possible
Indians hold 93% H4 visas issued by US allowing spouse to work: Jaishankar
Jaishankar said that the Donald Trump administration has indicated that it "may review it sometime"
 "Indians hold 93% H4 visas issued by US allowing spouse to work: Jaishankar")
No relief for aged-out kids in US: F-1 visa, deportation their only option
In US, once the children of H-1B work visa holders turn 21, they can no longer continue with their H-4 visas, which are typically meant for dependents
 "No relief for aged-out kids in US: F-1 visa, deportation their only option")
