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07 Oct 2021

US cannot stop issuing visas during travel bans, federal judge rules

The ruling on Tuesday declares it unlawful for the State Department to use travel bans, which were issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by former presidents Donald Trump and his successor Joe Biden, as a reason to stop processing visas for travellers who are otherwise eligible.

01 Apr 2021

Joe Biden to lift suspension on H-1B visas, Indian IT professionals to benefit

H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations. Biden did not issue a fresh proclamation for the ban on H-1B visas to continue after March 31.

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13 Mar 2021

All you need to know about US visas as Joe Biden admin likely to bring respite

US visa is an official permission which allows a non-American citizen to enter the United States of America. It is a permit that grants its holder access to enter, travel and stay within the US for a short or indefinite period of time or shift permanently.

13 Aug 2020

US allows H-1B visa holders to enter country on certain conditions

The US Department of State in an advisory mentioned that visa holders returning to the same jobs they had prior to the visa ban will be allowed to enter the United States. On June 22, the US President Donald Trump had signed a proclamation suspending the entry of certain visa categories like the H1B that till the end of the year.

26 Jun 2020

Suspension of H1-B visa likely to affect movement of skilled professionals:MEA

India said on Thursday that the US suspending H-1B and other work visas till the year-end is likely to affect the movement of skilled professionals and the impact of the order on Indian nationals and industry is being assessed in consultation with the stakeholders.

05 Jun 2019

10% drop in H1B visa approvals in 2018: US authorities

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

05 Jun 2019

US company to pay $1.1 mn in back wages to H1B employees including Indians

This follows an investigation by the Department of Labour's Wage and Hour Division which found that Populus Group failed to pay H-1B employees required wages when worksites were shut down for holidays.

31 Jan 2019

US announces 'efficient', 'effective' new rule for filing H-1B visas

The US government also expressed confidence that the introduction of new rule will help the US in attracting best talent.

17 Jan 2019

'H-1B holders often placed in poor working conditions, vulnerable to abuse'

The report by US think tank comes days after US President Donald Trump said he is soon coming out with reforms that will give H-1B visa holders certainty to stay in America.

16 Jan 2019

New H1-B visa rule will adversely impact IT companies

In December 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed reversing the process for H1-B selection favouring advance degree holders.

16 Dec 2018

'Made sure India remains least affected by immigration, US working visa issue'

Ram Madhav said foreign policies cannot be guided by emotions or romanticism.

01 Dec 2018

US proposes changes to H1B visas, to be given to most skilled foreign workers

The H1-B visa has an annual numerical limit cap of 65,000 visas each fiscal year as mandated by the Congress.

03 Apr 2018

Indian companies dramatically reduced H1B visa filing: US media

The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

21 Mar 2018

H-1B application process to begin from April 2; premium processing suspended

The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

26 Jan 2018

Bill seeking to increase annual H1B visas introduced in US Senate

Two Republican Senators today introduced legislation in the Senate that seeks to increase the annual H-1B visa limit with an aim to bring in the world's "best and brightest" to the US.

04 Oct 2017

US resumes premium processing of H-1B visa, months after its suspension

Premium processing of H-1B visa was suspended in April to handle huge rush of new petitions

20 Jul 2017

PM Narendra Modi, Donald Trump discussed spirit of H1B Visa without using the word: Sushma Swaraj

During his US trip, PM Narendra Modi had urged the United States to keep an open mind on admitting skilled Indian workers.

23 Jun 2017

China shares India's concern on H1B visa issue: State media

The H1B issue not just affects the Indian IT sector but also Chinese students studying in the US, hence, Beijing supports India's stance, the article said.

20 Jun 2017

PM Narendra Modi to discuss H-1B visa issue with Donald Trump next week

Aside from the visa review, the Trump administration has launched an investigation of countries including India with which the United States runs a bilateral trade deficit.

31 May 2017

Layoffs rile India's flagship IT sector, tough times likely to continue

IT outsourcing has long been one of India`s flagship industries but experts say automation, a failure to keep up with new technologies and US President Donald Trump`s clampdown on visas is creating industry-wide upheaval.

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