Trump Proposal Would Penalize Immigrants Who Use Tax Credits And Other Benefits
World News | Nick Miroff, The Washington Post | Thursday March 29, 2018
Immigrants who accept almost any form of welfare or public benefit, even popular tax deductions, could be denied legal U.S. residency under a proposal awaiting approval by the Trump administration, which is seeking to reduce the number of foreigners living in the United States.
Realty, Retail, Logistics To Generate Maximum Jobs In India: Report
Business | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 4, 2017
It observed that the IT and ITeS sector is going through fresh challenges of technology upgradation, automation, visa restrictions in the US and increasing skill gaps.
For Indian Students To Techies, Trump's H-1B Order Creates More Uncertainty
Business | Thomson Reuters | Saturday April 22, 2017
The United States has already suspended the "expedited processing option" for applicants, under which she may have received a visa in weeks.
After Australia, Now New Zealand Toughens Requirements For Skilled Immigrants
Business | Associated Press | Wednesday April 19, 2017
The announcement by Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse comes after Australia said it would scrap a temporary visa for skilled overseas workers.
From Site Visits To Email Helpline, US Announces Measures To Detect H-1B Fraud
Business | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 4, 2017
The Department of Justice said applicants or employees who believe they were subjected to discrimination based on their citizenship, immigration status, or national origin in hiring, firing or recruitment or referral, should contact Civil Right Division's Immigrant and Employee Rights Section.
Donald Trump Backs H-1B Bill Proposing Massive Hike In Minimum Salary: US Lawmaker
World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 28, 2017
President Donald Trump supports a bill that proposes a massive hike in the minimum salary for those employed on H-1B visas, an influential American lawmaker has said while alleging that Indian companies have "gamed" the "flawed" US immigration system.
H-1B, L-1 Visa Reform Bills Introduced In US Congress
Business | Press Trust of India | Monday March 6, 2017
The H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2017, introduced by Congressmen Bill Pascrell, Dave Brat, Khanna and Paul Gosar, is in addition to the nearly half a dozen similar legislations pending in the US Congress.
Indian Government To Discuss H-1B Visa Issues With US Lawmakers Today
Business | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 21, 2017
The meeting comes at a time when the new Trump administration in the US is proposing an overhaul of the popular H-1B visa regime, raising concerns among Indian IT firms.
Trump Talks About H-1B Again; Vows To 'Protect' Jobs For Americans
World News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 14, 2016
Injecting H-1B and outsourcing as an election campaign issue, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has alleged that companies are importing low-wage workers on work visas and pledged to protect jobs for Americans.
US Must Commit Not To Discriminate Against Indian Firms: Nasscom
Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 31, 2016
Lauding India's decision to ask the United States to find a just and non-discriminatory solution to the visa issue, software body Nasscom on Wednesday said the US should revisit the decision on visa fee hike and commit against such "discriminatory steps" in future.
H-1B Visas: 'Discriminatory Action', Not Rhetoric, Worries Nasscom
Business | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 18, 2016
IT industry body Nasscom on Wednesday shrugged off pre-election political commentary in the US around work visas, but expressed concern over "discriminatory approaches" of the American authorities.
US Introduces Bill To Bar Indian Companies From Hiring On H-1B Visas
Business | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 9, 2016
Since the revenue model of majority of big Indian IT companies is heavily dependent on H-1B and L1 visas in the US, such a bill is likely to have a major impact, if not sound a death knell, on their businesses.
H-1B Visa Abuse Harming American Workers: NYT
Business | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 16, 2016
H-1B visa "abuse" is harming American workers, leading US daily New York Times said on Thursday and asked the US Congress to close the loopholes as some companies skirt rules for using foreign workers with such visas by outsourcing recruitments to firms like Tata and Infosys.
US Lawmakers Propose Change In H-1B Visa Laws To Contest Layoffs: Report
Business | Press Trust of India | Monday June 13, 2016
Several US lawmakers have proposed revisions to visa laws to include measures allowing former employees to contest their layoffs after a number of American workers lost their jobs to immigrants from countries like India on H-1B and other work visas, a media report said on Sunday.
India, US To Hold Talks On Hike In Working Visa Fee
Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 10, 2016
India and the US will hold a two-day bilateral consultation from tomorrow under the aegis of the WTO over the American move to impose high fees on temporary working visas.
Trump Proposal Would Penalize Immigrants Who Use Tax Credits And Other Benefits
World News | Nick Miroff, The Washington Post | Thursday March 29, 2018
Immigrants who accept almost any form of welfare or public benefit, even popular tax deductions, could be denied legal U.S. residency under a proposal awaiting approval by the Trump administration, which is seeking to reduce the number of foreigners living in the United States.
Realty, Retail, Logistics To Generate Maximum Jobs In India: Report
Business | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 4, 2017
It observed that the IT and ITeS sector is going through fresh challenges of technology upgradation, automation, visa restrictions in the US and increasing skill gaps.
For Indian Students To Techies, Trump's H-1B Order Creates More Uncertainty
Business | Thomson Reuters | Saturday April 22, 2017
The United States has already suspended the "expedited processing option" for applicants, under which she may have received a visa in weeks.
After Australia, Now New Zealand Toughens Requirements For Skilled Immigrants
Business | Associated Press | Wednesday April 19, 2017
The announcement by Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse comes after Australia said it would scrap a temporary visa for skilled overseas workers.
From Site Visits To Email Helpline, US Announces Measures To Detect H-1B Fraud
Business | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 4, 2017
The Department of Justice said applicants or employees who believe they were subjected to discrimination based on their citizenship, immigration status, or national origin in hiring, firing or recruitment or referral, should contact Civil Right Division's Immigrant and Employee Rights Section.
Donald Trump Backs H-1B Bill Proposing Massive Hike In Minimum Salary: US Lawmaker
World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 28, 2017
President Donald Trump supports a bill that proposes a massive hike in the minimum salary for those employed on H-1B visas, an influential American lawmaker has said while alleging that Indian companies have "gamed" the "flawed" US immigration system.
H-1B, L-1 Visa Reform Bills Introduced In US Congress
Business | Press Trust of India | Monday March 6, 2017
The H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2017, introduced by Congressmen Bill Pascrell, Dave Brat, Khanna and Paul Gosar, is in addition to the nearly half a dozen similar legislations pending in the US Congress.
Indian Government To Discuss H-1B Visa Issues With US Lawmakers Today
Business | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 21, 2017
The meeting comes at a time when the new Trump administration in the US is proposing an overhaul of the popular H-1B visa regime, raising concerns among Indian IT firms.
Trump Talks About H-1B Again; Vows To 'Protect' Jobs For Americans
World News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 14, 2016
Injecting H-1B and outsourcing as an election campaign issue, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has alleged that companies are importing low-wage workers on work visas and pledged to protect jobs for Americans.
US Must Commit Not To Discriminate Against Indian Firms: Nasscom
Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 31, 2016
Lauding India's decision to ask the United States to find a just and non-discriminatory solution to the visa issue, software body Nasscom on Wednesday said the US should revisit the decision on visa fee hike and commit against such "discriminatory steps" in future.
H-1B Visas: 'Discriminatory Action', Not Rhetoric, Worries Nasscom
Business | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 18, 2016
IT industry body Nasscom on Wednesday shrugged off pre-election political commentary in the US around work visas, but expressed concern over "discriminatory approaches" of the American authorities.
US Introduces Bill To Bar Indian Companies From Hiring On H-1B Visas
Business | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 9, 2016
Since the revenue model of majority of big Indian IT companies is heavily dependent on H-1B and L1 visas in the US, such a bill is likely to have a major impact, if not sound a death knell, on their businesses.
H-1B Visa Abuse Harming American Workers: NYT
Business | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 16, 2016
H-1B visa "abuse" is harming American workers, leading US daily New York Times said on Thursday and asked the US Congress to close the loopholes as some companies skirt rules for using foreign workers with such visas by outsourcing recruitments to firms like Tata and Infosys.
US Lawmakers Propose Change In H-1B Visa Laws To Contest Layoffs: Report
Business | Press Trust of India | Monday June 13, 2016
Several US lawmakers have proposed revisions to visa laws to include measures allowing former employees to contest their layoffs after a number of American workers lost their jobs to immigrants from countries like India on H-1B and other work visas, a media report said on Sunday.
India, US To Hold Talks On Hike In Working Visa Fee
Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 10, 2016
India and the US will hold a two-day bilateral consultation from tomorrow under the aegis of the WTO over the American move to impose high fees on temporary working visas.
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