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"H-1B System Spammed With Fraud": White House Defends Visa Fee Hike
The Trump administration is gearing up to defend its new H-1B visa policy in court, amidst multiple lawsuits challenging the $100,000 fee imposed on new visa applicants.
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H-1B Visa Fee Row: From Nvidia to OpenAI, How Are Silicon Valley Leaders Reacting to Trump’s New Rule
Several leaders and veterans in Silicon Valley have reacted after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring every new H-1B visa application to include a one-time payment of $100,000. While some, such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings, supported the decision, others found it to be unjust.
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All About Trump's H-1B Visa Overhaul That Has Sparked Confusion, Fear
The Trump administration's abrupt decision to slap a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas has stunned and confused employers, students and workers from the United States to India and beyond.
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Trump Unveils $1 Million 'Gold Card' Visa Program For US Residency
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order for a 'Gold Card' visa programme with fees set at USD 1 million for individuals and USD 2 million for businesses.
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US Completes 2nd Lottery Round For H-1B Visa, Candidates Notified
The US has completed a second round of random lottery selection for the much sought-after H-1B work visa for foreign guest workers and the successful applicants have been notified, according to a federal agency.
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No Change In H-1B Visa Quota In 20 Years, US Falling Behind, Lawmakers Told
The operation and implementation of H-1B visa for foreign guest workers has not kept pace with the country's needs, an American political commentator told lawmakers.
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Wipro Steps up Local Hiring in US Amid H-1B Visa Uncertainty
Wipro says more than 3,000 locals joined in fiscal 2017, increasing its total headcount in the US to 14,000.
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Seven Indian Companies Receive Fewer H-1B Visas in 2016, Claims Report
National Foundation for American Policy said the 9,356 new H-1B petitions for the top seven Indian-based companies approved in fiscal 2016 represent only 0.006 percent of the US labour force.
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US to Seek Social Media Details From Certain Visa Applicants
The US State Department, in a notice published Thursday in the Federal Register, said it was seeking public comment on the requirement.
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Infosys Plans to Hire 10,000 American Workers, Open 4 US Tech Centres
The move comes at a time when Infosys and some of its Indian peers have become political targets in the US for allegedly displacing jobs of US workers.
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Indian Techies, IT Firms Sweat Over Trump’s H-1B Visa Review
H-1B visa review concerns are particularly acute in India, where IT firms like Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys Ltd and Wipro Ltd are top beneficiaries of the H-1B visa programme
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H-1B Visa Issue Taken Up by Jaitley With US Commerce Secretary
The Finance Minister has "strongly raised" the H-1B visa issue with US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, highlighting the important role played by Indian professionals in the US.
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Trump Orders Review of H-1B Visa Programme to Encourage Hiring Americans
Trump signed an executive order on the H-1B visa programme. It was vague on many fronts, and did not change existing rules.
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Trump's New Travel Ban Raises the Same Silicon Valley Objections
A month ago, technology companies were among the loudest critics of Trump's initial travel ban, which immediately imposed restrictions on visas for visitors from seven countries.
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Indian IT Industry Faces Twin Challenges of Trump, Automation
Automation and the new US administration were the big unknowns at the Indian tech sector's annual shindig this week.
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"H-1B System Spammed With Fraud": White House Defends Visa Fee Hike
The Trump administration is gearing up to defend its new H-1B visa policy in court, amidst multiple lawsuits challenging the $100,000 fee imposed on new visa applicants.
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H-1B Visa Fee Row: From Nvidia to OpenAI, How Are Silicon Valley Leaders Reacting to Trump’s New Rule
Several leaders and veterans in Silicon Valley have reacted after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring every new H-1B visa application to include a one-time payment of $100,000. While some, such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings, supported the decision, others found it to be unjust.
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All About Trump's H-1B Visa Overhaul That Has Sparked Confusion, Fear
The Trump administration's abrupt decision to slap a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas has stunned and confused employers, students and workers from the United States to India and beyond.
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Trump Unveils $1 Million 'Gold Card' Visa Program For US Residency
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order for a 'Gold Card' visa programme with fees set at USD 1 million for individuals and USD 2 million for businesses.
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US Completes 2nd Lottery Round For H-1B Visa, Candidates Notified
The US has completed a second round of random lottery selection for the much sought-after H-1B work visa for foreign guest workers and the successful applicants have been notified, according to a federal agency.
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No Change In H-1B Visa Quota In 20 Years, US Falling Behind, Lawmakers Told
The operation and implementation of H-1B visa for foreign guest workers has not kept pace with the country's needs, an American political commentator told lawmakers.
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Wipro Steps up Local Hiring in US Amid H-1B Visa Uncertainty
Wipro says more than 3,000 locals joined in fiscal 2017, increasing its total headcount in the US to 14,000.
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Seven Indian Companies Receive Fewer H-1B Visas in 2016, Claims Report
National Foundation for American Policy said the 9,356 new H-1B petitions for the top seven Indian-based companies approved in fiscal 2016 represent only 0.006 percent of the US labour force.
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US to Seek Social Media Details From Certain Visa Applicants
The US State Department, in a notice published Thursday in the Federal Register, said it was seeking public comment on the requirement.
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Infosys Plans to Hire 10,000 American Workers, Open 4 US Tech Centres
The move comes at a time when Infosys and some of its Indian peers have become political targets in the US for allegedly displacing jobs of US workers.
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Indian Techies, IT Firms Sweat Over Trump’s H-1B Visa Review
H-1B visa review concerns are particularly acute in India, where IT firms like Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys Ltd and Wipro Ltd are top beneficiaries of the H-1B visa programme
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H-1B Visa Issue Taken Up by Jaitley With US Commerce Secretary
The Finance Minister has "strongly raised" the H-1B visa issue with US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, highlighting the important role played by Indian professionals in the US.
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Trump Orders Review of H-1B Visa Programme to Encourage Hiring Americans
Trump signed an executive order on the H-1B visa programme. It was vague on many fronts, and did not change existing rules.
-
Trump's New Travel Ban Raises the Same Silicon Valley Objections
A month ago, technology companies were among the loudest critics of Trump's initial travel ban, which immediately imposed restrictions on visas for visitors from seven countries.
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Indian IT Industry Faces Twin Challenges of Trump, Automation
Automation and the new US administration were the big unknowns at the Indian tech sector's annual shindig this week.
