H-1b Visa

Silicon Valley-Based IT Firm Sues US Government for Denying H-1B Visa to Indian Professional

Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2019

Xterra Solutions alleged in its lawsuit that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) improperly denied H-1B visa to Praharsh Chandra Sai Venkata Anisetty.

Denied H-1B Visa To Indian Techie, Silicon Valley Firm Sues US Government

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2019

A Silicon Valley-based IT company has filed a lawsuit against the US government for denying the most sought-after H-1B visa to a highly qualified Indian professional, terming the renunciation "arbitrary" and a "clear abuse of discretion".

US To Propose H-1B Visa Application Fee Hike, Indian Firms May Be Hit

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 7, 2019

The Trump administration is proposing a hike in the H-1B visa application fee to increase funding for the expansion of an apprentice programme, which trains American youths in technology related activities, Labour Secretary Alexander Acosta told US lawmakers.

US' H-1B Visa Reaches Limit For 2020 Within Days Of New Financial Year

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 6, 2019

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said it has reached Congressionally-mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2020, after it started receiving the applications for the most sought-after work visa among foreign, including Indian, professionals.

Three Indian-Origin Consultants Charged In H-1B Visa Fraud In California

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday April 2, 2019

Three Indian-origin high-tech consultants have been arrested and charged with H-1B visa fraud in a California federal court, according to US officials.

US To Begin Accepting New H-1B Visa Petitions From April 1

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday March 19, 2019

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) would start accepting new H-1B visa petitions for the fiscal year 2020 starting April 1, the media reported.

US' Final Call On H-1B Visas Could Affect Tens Of Thousands Of Indians

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Friday February 22, 2019

The White House has formally received the proposed changes in the existing regulations to end the work authorisation for certain categories of H-1B foreign work visas.

"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.