H-1b Visa

H-1B Visa Issue Discussed With Donald Trump: Foreign Secretary

India News | ANI | Tuesday February 25, 2020

India raised the issue of H-1B visa with the United States during President Donald Trump's visit, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Tuesday, adding that New Delhi highlighted the contribution of Indian professionals in the high-tech sectors in the US.

Ahead Of Donald Trump's Visit, Congress Raises Pitch On Trade Deal, H-1B Visa

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday February 23, 2020

Congress has raised the issue of trade deal and H1B visas ahead of US President Donald Trump's maiden visit to India saying that the 36-hour trip shouldn't be limited to the photo-ops and promotions.

H-1B Visa Issue May Come Up In PM Modi-Trump Talks: Government

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Thursday February 20, 2020

The issues related to the H-1B visa may come up during bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump next week, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said today.

US State Lowers College Costs Of H1B Visa Holders' Children, Indians Relieved

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 23, 2020

The US state of New Jersey will enact a legislation that will make college and universities more affordable for the children of H-1B visa holders, mostly Indian IT professionals, bringing a huge financial relief to them.

US Should Not Obstruct Flow Of Talent From India: S Jaishankar On H-1B Visa

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 20, 2019

The US should not obstruct the flow of talent from India as it is an important part of the economic cooperation and almost acts as a strategic bridge between the two countries, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, emphasising the importance of H-1B visas, popular among Indian IT professionals, for the bilateral ties.

India Pitches For H-1B Visa Holders, Says Movement Of People Deepened Ties

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 19, 2019

Pitching strongly for H-1B visa holders, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday reiterated the significant contribution made by movement of persons in a fair and non-discriminatory manner to the deepening of bilateral ties between India and the United States.

Infosys Settles Tax Fraud Charges In US, Shares Rise Over 1%

Business | Edited by Peter Noronha (with inputs from PTI) | Wednesday December 18, 2019

The allegations pertain to the period between 2006 and 2017, when approximately 500 Infosys employees were working in California on Infosys-sponsored B-1 visas rather than H-1B visas, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said.

Applications For H-1B Visa To Be Accepted From April 1: US

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 7, 2019

The US has completed implementation of H-1B electronic registration process for the 2021 cap season and the petitions for the most sought after work visa among Indian IT professionals will be accepted from April 1, 2020, the country's immigration agency has announced.

India Accounts For 93% Of Total H4 Visas Issued By US: Foreign Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 21, 2019

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday told Parliament that India is trying to convince the US that tapping into the Indian talent is in mutual benefit of the two countries.

Opinion: How An Indian-American Family Got Stranded In India Due To Broken US Immigration System

Opinion | Petula Dvorak, The Washington Post | Tuesday November 19, 2019

The Mazumdars are home. After nearly three months trapped in a frightening immigration limbo, the family returned from India to their D.C. condo, to their schools and jobs, to their friends and their lives. All it took was one stamp on a passport.

These IT Firms Are Banned From Applying For US H-1B Visas, Says Report

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday November 11, 2019

A new study from National Foundation for American Policy shows that the US government is making things worse for major Indian IT companies.

After Court Order, Spouses Of H-1B Visa Holders Can Work In US, For Now

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 10, 2019

In a temporary relief to thousands of Indians living in America, a US court has refused to strike down, for the time being, an Obama-era rule that allowed spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in America.

US Announces $10 Non-Refundable Fee Hike For H-1B Visa Registration

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 8, 2019

The United States has announced the increase of H-1B work visa application fee by USD 10 as part of its revised selection process.

On US Denial Of H-1B Visas, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Targets "Howdy, Modi"

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday November 7, 2019

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Howdy, Mody" event in the US last month, saying that the country has reduced H-1B visas for Indians seeking to work there despite PM Modi's mega programme.

Big Increase In Denial Of H-1B Visas, Indian IT Firms Worst Hit: Study

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 6, 2019

The Trump administration's restrictive immigration policies have led to massive increase in the rejection of petitions for H-1B visas with the highest denial rate among major Indian IT companies, according to a study carried out by an American think-tank.