H-1b Visa

"All Choreographed": 8 Indians Arrested In US Visa Case Plead Not Guilty

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 5, 2019

The eight Indians, who were recently arrested for recruiting several hundred students mostly from India to stay illegally in the US by enrolling in a fake university, have pleaded "not guilty" before a federal court in Michigan.

US Announces New Rule For Filing H-1B Visas

Business | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 31, 2019

The final rule reverses the order by which US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) selects H-1B petitions under the regular cap and the advanced degree exemption.

US Announces "Efficient" New Rule For Filing H-1B Visas

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 31, 2019

As part of its effort to give greater chance to foreign workers who have received higher education from the US, the Trump administration on Wednesday formally announced a new rule related to the filing of H-1B visas, asserting that it is more efficient, effective and helps in attracting best talent in the US.

H-1B Visa Holders "Underpaid, Vulnerable To Abuse": US Think-Tank Report

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 17, 2019

H-1B workers are "frequently" placed in poor working conditions and "vulnerable to abuse", a US think-tank claimed today, seeking reforms such as substantial increase in wages.

US President Donald Trump Promises Changes To H-1B Visas

Business | Thomson Reuters | Friday January 11, 2019

In 2018, the United States hit the limit on the number of H-1Bs it could issue, 65,000, by the first week of April, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Choose Only The "Very Best" For H-1B Visas: Trump Administration

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 21, 2018

The US should select the "very best" among the applicants under the H-1B visas, the Trump administration has said, vowing to step up efforts to ensure that these work visas, the most sought by Indian IT professionals, do not harm domestic workers.

US Court To Hear Case Against Spouse Visa Authorisation Of H-1B Holders

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 19, 2018

A top US court has given the go ahead for hearing a lawsuit challenging the work authorisation to H-4 visa holders after the Trump administration delayed a formal notification over the issue that can impact spouses of H-1B visa holders, mostly Indians.

US Plans New H-1B Rules To Target Only Most Skilled, Top Paid Workers

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 1, 2018

The Trump administration yesterday proposed major changes to the H-1B application process with the aim of awarding the visa to the most skilled and highest paid foreign workers.

Revoking Visas Of H-1B Holders' Spouses Will Split Families: US Lawmakers

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

A legislation seeking to stop the Trump administration from revoking the work authorisation of spouses of H1-B visa holders, which include Indians, has been introduced in the US Congress by two lawmakers. They said eliminating this benefit would force many foreign workers to use their talent to compete against American businesses.

Will Take Feedback On Ending Work Permits For H-1B Holders' Spouses: US

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Friday November 9, 2018

The Trump administration has assured lawmakers and the American corporate sector that the public would get an opportunity to respond to its proposal of revoking work authorisation to H-4 spouse visas after they raised their concerns over the move, which will impact thousands of Indians.

H-1B Visa Petition: US Backs "Merit Immigration"; IT Firms Allege Delay

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Friday November 9, 2018

H-1B visa: A top White Official said on Thursday that the administration wants only highly-skilled workers to stay in the US on H-1B visas. However, according to Compete America, USCIS has been denying H-1B petitions exclusively because an entry-level wage is applicable for the specific position, even though the occupation itself is clearly a speci...

Trump Wants H-1B Visas In Highly-Skilled, Not Outsourcing Jobs: Official

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 9, 2018

The Donald Trump administration wants to make changes in the existing H-1B provisions for it to play a better role in attracting highly skilled foreign workers as opposed to the what it has now evolved into an "outsourcing" role, the White House said Thursday.

"Dramatic Increase" In H-1B Visas Being Held Up, Says US Employers' Group

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 9, 2018

There has been a "dramatic increase" in the number of H-1B visas being held up, a coalition of American employers representing top IT companies like Google, Facebook and Microsoft has said and alleged that the US immigration agency was "acting outside" of its own regulations.

Indian-American CEO Arrested In Silicon Valley Over H-1B Visa Fraud

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday November 3, 2018

An Indian-origin man has been charged in the US with H-1B visa and mail fraud, the officials said.

New US Rules Make Hiring Tougher Under H-1B Visa, Popular Among Indians

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 2, 2018

The Trump administration has introduced a set of stringent provisions to the H-1B visa application process under which American employers must disclose the total number of foreigners already employed by them, making it tougher to sponsor fresh foreign workers. The H-1B visa, popular among Indian tech professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allo...