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US Closing The Door On Global Talent? Indians React To H-1B Fee Hike
The H-1B visa has long been an important pathway for Indian professionals to work in the United States, especially in the fields of technology, engineering, and healthcare. For many Indians, it has symbolised the realisation of the "American Dream."
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Techie Working At American Company In India Denied US Tourist Visa, Internet Decodes Reasons
Sharing her experience online, she speculated that her lack of international travel history and young age might have contributed to the rejection.
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"Every Country Would Kill To Get IIT Graduates": Yale Scholar Slams H-1B Visa Fee Hike
Yale scholar Gautam Mukunda strongly criticised the H-1B visa policy, arguing that it makes no economic sense for the US.
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How Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Could Impact US Economy More Than India
US President Donald Trump shook thousands of American dreams this weekend with an abrupt decision to slap a $100,000 fee on skilled worker permits - the H-1B visas.
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Canada's Big Move For H-1B Visa Holders, Families To Benefit Too
Canada Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on Tuesday announced that the government will create an open work-permit stream to allow 10,000 American H-1B visa holders to come and work in the country.
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US Panel Discusses Issuing Work Permits To Those Waiting For Green Cards
A presidential advisory commission has discussed the possibility of issuing employment authorisation cards in early stages of green card application, a move if approved by the Biden administration would end the agonising wait for a green card.
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US Bill Seeks Automatic Work Rights For H-1B Visa Holders' Spouse, Children
Two American Congresswomen on Thursday introduced a bill in the House of Representatives aimed at granting an automatic right to H-4 visa holders to work in the US.
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'Facilitating Legitimate Travel Top Priority': American Diplomat On Indian Students
The US mission in India is "actively working" to accommodate as many student visa applicants as possible in July and August.
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"Actively Working: US Diplomat On Indian Student Visa
The US mission in India is "actively working" to accommodate as many student visa applicants as possible in July and August, and facilitating their legitimate travel remained a top priority for it, a senior American diplomat said on Sunday.
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Seven US Firms Drop H-1B Lawsuit Against US Federal Agency
A group of seven American businesses Monday announced to have dropped an H-1B lawsuit against the US Citizenship and Immigration Services after the federal agency agreed to accept and adjudicate previous decisions on foreign work visas.
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US Settles Claim Against IT Firm For Discrimination Against American Workers
The US Department of Justice has announced that it has signed a settlement agreement with an IT staffing and recruiting company based in Texas for routinely discriminating against domestic workers in favour of temporary work visas, including the H-1B.
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US Sues Facebook For "Channeling" Jobs To H1-B, Other Work Visa Holders
The Trump administration on Thursday sued Facebook, accusing it of discriminating against American workers by favoring immigrant applicants for thousands of high-paying jobs.
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Experts Say US Curbs On Hiring Foreign Workers Blessing For India Inc
The Trump administration's decision to prevent federal agencies from hiring foreign workers - mainly those on H1B visas - will hurt the US economy more than Indians eyeing the American job market, industry heads said, adding that the policy changes introduced in the run up to the US Presidential elections this year could work as the push the Indian...
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Trump's Move On Immigration Will Hurt US: Indian-American Trade Group
The temporary suspension of H-1B and other non-immigrant visas by President Donald Trump along with other restrictive policies on immigration is detrimental to the United States and its economy, president of a top American business advocacy group has said.
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H-1B Visa Card Suspension Prevents Several Indians In US From Flying Back Home
Several Indians in the US, either on the H-1B work visa or Green Card having children who are American citizens by birth, are being prevented from travelling to India aboard the special repatriation flights being run by Air India amidst the coronavirus-linked global travel restrictions.
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US Closing The Door On Global Talent? Indians React To H-1B Fee Hike
The H-1B visa has long been an important pathway for Indian professionals to work in the United States, especially in the fields of technology, engineering, and healthcare. For many Indians, it has symbolised the realisation of the "American Dream."
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Techie Working At American Company In India Denied US Tourist Visa, Internet Decodes Reasons
Sharing her experience online, she speculated that her lack of international travel history and young age might have contributed to the rejection.
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"Every Country Would Kill To Get IIT Graduates": Yale Scholar Slams H-1B Visa Fee Hike
Yale scholar Gautam Mukunda strongly criticised the H-1B visa policy, arguing that it makes no economic sense for the US.
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How Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Could Impact US Economy More Than India
US President Donald Trump shook thousands of American dreams this weekend with an abrupt decision to slap a $100,000 fee on skilled worker permits - the H-1B visas.
-
Canada's Big Move For H-1B Visa Holders, Families To Benefit Too
Canada Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on Tuesday announced that the government will create an open work-permit stream to allow 10,000 American H-1B visa holders to come and work in the country.
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US Panel Discusses Issuing Work Permits To Those Waiting For Green Cards
A presidential advisory commission has discussed the possibility of issuing employment authorisation cards in early stages of green card application, a move if approved by the Biden administration would end the agonising wait for a green card.
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US Bill Seeks Automatic Work Rights For H-1B Visa Holders' Spouse, Children
Two American Congresswomen on Thursday introduced a bill in the House of Representatives aimed at granting an automatic right to H-4 visa holders to work in the US.
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'Facilitating Legitimate Travel Top Priority': American Diplomat On Indian Students
The US mission in India is "actively working" to accommodate as many student visa applicants as possible in July and August.
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"Actively Working: US Diplomat On Indian Student Visa
The US mission in India is "actively working" to accommodate as many student visa applicants as possible in July and August, and facilitating their legitimate travel remained a top priority for it, a senior American diplomat said on Sunday.
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Seven US Firms Drop H-1B Lawsuit Against US Federal Agency
A group of seven American businesses Monday announced to have dropped an H-1B lawsuit against the US Citizenship and Immigration Services after the federal agency agreed to accept and adjudicate previous decisions on foreign work visas.
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US Settles Claim Against IT Firm For Discrimination Against American Workers
The US Department of Justice has announced that it has signed a settlement agreement with an IT staffing and recruiting company based in Texas for routinely discriminating against domestic workers in favour of temporary work visas, including the H-1B.
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US Sues Facebook For "Channeling" Jobs To H1-B, Other Work Visa Holders
The Trump administration on Thursday sued Facebook, accusing it of discriminating against American workers by favoring immigrant applicants for thousands of high-paying jobs.
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Experts Say US Curbs On Hiring Foreign Workers Blessing For India Inc
The Trump administration's decision to prevent federal agencies from hiring foreign workers - mainly those on H1B visas - will hurt the US economy more than Indians eyeing the American job market, industry heads said, adding that the policy changes introduced in the run up to the US Presidential elections this year could work as the push the Indian...
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Trump's Move On Immigration Will Hurt US: Indian-American Trade Group
The temporary suspension of H-1B and other non-immigrant visas by President Donald Trump along with other restrictive policies on immigration is detrimental to the United States and its economy, president of a top American business advocacy group has said.
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H-1B Visa Card Suspension Prevents Several Indians In US From Flying Back Home
Several Indians in the US, either on the H-1B work visa or Green Card having children who are American citizens by birth, are being prevented from travelling to India aboard the special repatriation flights being run by Air India amidst the coronavirus-linked global travel restrictions.
