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U.S. Announces Fresh H-1B Visa Selection Criteria - What You Need to Know! | Oneindia News [Video]

U.S. Announces Fresh H-1B Visa Selection Criteria - What You Need to Know! | Oneindia News

In a significant development, the U.S. introduces fresh selection criteria for H-1B visas, effective from October. Watch this video to understand the new rules and their impact on the H-1B application..

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Revitalizing H-1B Visas: US Department Introduces Pilot Programme for Renewals [Video]

Revitalizing H-1B Visas: US Department Introduces Pilot Programme for Renewals

In a move aimed at reinvigorating the H-1B visa renewal process, the U.S. Department of State is launching a pilot programme designed to assess its technical and operational capabilities in handling..

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Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B Visa Programme, he used it 29 times | Oneindia News [Video]

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B Visa Programme, he used it 29 times | Oneindia News

Calling the H-1B visa programme "indentured servitude", Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has vowed to "gut" the lottery-based system and replace it with meritocratic..

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Ex-TCS US staffer sues company for favouring H-1B holders

Randy Devorin's complaint against TCS exposes favoritism toward Indian/South Asian H-1B visa holders. EEOC reports termination complaints by American professionals. TCS denies allegations of..
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Fired Americans say TCS gave their jobs to Indians on H-1B visa: Report

A group of American professionals accuse TCS of discriminatory practices, alleging abrupt firing and substitution with Indian workers on H1-B visas. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is..
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United States: Important Updates For Employers Regarding The H1-B Visa Lottery For Professional Employees (Open From March 6 - 22, 2024) - Mayer Brown

To retain the best global talent, many US employers leverage the annual H-1B visa lottery to secure work authorization for new employees.
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Key US immigration reform recommendations made by AILA

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has written to President Joe Biden urging continued immigration reforms. They emphasize the need to address immigrant visa backlogs, expand visa..
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Biden doing everything to improve visas process & Green Card backlog: White House

US President Joe Biden is actively working to improve the H-1B visa process and green card backlog. The White House has taken actions to enhance the H-1B visa process and address the backlog for lawful..
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United States: Your Rights As An H-1B Worker - KI Legal

As we discussed in our two prior articles on H-1B visas – "Do You Qualify for an H-1B Visa?" and "Your Rights as an H-1B Worker", an H-1B visa - Specialty Occupations...
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United States: January 2024 Update: US Department Of State Announces Pilot Program For Stateside H-1B Visa Renewals - Mintz

On January 18, 2024, the Department of State published an online tool that H-1B visa applicants can use to determine if they are eligible for the stateside visa renewal pilot program.
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United States: The H-1B Visa Application Process - KI Legal

As we discussed in our prior article, "Do You Qualify for an H-1B Visa?" an H-1B visa - Specialty Occupations, DOD Cooperative Research and Development Project Workers...
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United States: Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program To Launch In January 2024 - Pryor Cashman LLP

The U.S. Department of State has announced the launch of a new domestic H-1B visa renewal pilot program. Starting on January 29, 2024, and through April 30, 2024...
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United States: As One H-1B Season Ends, Another Begins: Updates For Upcoming H-1B Lottery Season - Barnes & Thornburg

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Dec. 13 it had received a sufficient quantity of H-1B visa petitions to meet the congressionally mandated regular...
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Worldwide: State Department To Launch Stateside H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program - Thompson Coburn LLP

On December 20, 2023, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) officially announced a pilot program to resume stateside visa renewals for qualified H-1B nonimmigrant visa applicants who meet certain..
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Key change proposed for those on H-1B visas, working at cap-exempt institutions

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed changes to the H-1B visa program, specifically relating to non-cap H-1B visas. The proposal suggests that H-1B beneficiaries who split their time..
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Nasscom: Some sections of the proposed H-B modernization rule raise concerns for the IT industry

The Indian IT sector, represented by Nasscom, has expressed concerns about certain aspects of the proposed rule for H-1B visa modernization released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The..
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Explainer: What changes are proposed under H-1B Visa Program and who stands to benefit?

The US proposes H-1B changes for efficiency without altering the annual limit, streamlining eligibility, and adding flexibility for workers.
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US Unveils H-1B Visa Programme Reforms Amid Backlash, Will Indians Benifit From It?

The H-1B visa programme is mainly used by the tech industry, with Amazon topping the list of approved petitions in FY 2021, followed by Google, IBM, and Microsoft.
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Wide-sweeping changes proposed to H-1B visa programme to curb fraud

US agencies overseeing immigration policies have proposed changes to the H-1B visa programme. The changes include amending the selection process to combat fraud, redefining what qualifies as a..
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USCIS plans big changes to H-1B visa; many Indians likely to be impacted

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a rule to modernize the H-1B specialty occupation worker program. The new rule aims to streamline eligibility requirements, improve program..
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United States: Navigating The H-1B Visa Process: Common Pitfalls And Considerations (Podcast) - Littler Mendelson

This podcast episode is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of filing an H-1B petition and remaining compliant following an approval.
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Canada: Canada Offers Open Work Permits To US H-1B Visa Holders As Part Of "Tech Talent Strategy" - Mayer Brown

On June 27, 2023, the Canadian government announced a new "Tech Talent Strategy" aimed at increasing the country's attractiveness to global talent. Central to the government's strategy...
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Canada: Canadian Government To Welcome 10,000 H-1B Visa Holders By 2023 - Fakhoury Global Immigration

The Government of Canada announced new measures under its Tech Talent Strategy (TTS). As of July 16, 2023, H-1B specialty occupation visa holders in the US, and their accompanying immediate family..
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How US decision to introduce in-country renewable of H-1B visas can turn a new leaf for India

The SEPC revealed how Indian exports can benefit greatly after US passes the decision to introduce in-country renewable of H-1B visa.
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H-1B visa renewal can now be done in US itself: PM Modi in address to Indian diaspora


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US plans to ease H-1B visa rules for skilled Indian workers amid PM Modi's visit: Report

By far, a large percentage of H-1B visa holders and applicants hail from India. Indian citizens made up 73 percent of the nearly 4,42,000 H1-B workers in the fiscal year 2022.
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United States: Are Some Laid Off L-1 Workers Trying To Go H-1B Instead? - Graham Adair

Foreign nationals from other countries working in the U.S. tech sector have taken a hard hit in recent months. Multiple rounds of layoffs have affected primarily L-1 and H-1B visa holders in IT.
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United States: Settlement Makes Life Easier For H-1B Spouses - Graham Adair

As H-1B visa attorneys, we are happy to report that a recent settlement between the USCIS and a pair of immigrants (and their attorneys) should make life easier on the spouses of legal H-1B workers who..
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Many Indian students badly hit by low selection rate in H-1B visa lottery

​​Although USCIS has not yet announced the total registrations received for this year’s H-1B cap, experts anticipate that the number may be a whopping 600,000-650,000 registrations towards the..
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Big win for Indian techies as US court allows H-1B visa spouses to work

US judge rules partners of H-1B visa holders can work in America.
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Spouses Of H-1B Visa Holders Can Work In US, Says Judge

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
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United States: Podcast Episode 31: H-1B Layoff Information For Employees - Klasko

With a large wave of layoffs reported in November 2022, many H-1B visa holders worry about what their next steps should be.
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United States: E-3 Visas For Australian Nationals Can Help U.S.-Based Employers Shore Up Their Skilled Workforce - Fakhoury Global Immigration

As U.S. companies in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields would agree, the H-1B visa program has numerous benefits. These companies rely on H-1B...
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Online petition launched to extend grace period for H-1B visa holders to 12 months

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. Technology companies depend on it to..
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United States: USCIS Announces Fiscal Year 2024 H-1B Cap Registration Window, Instructions - Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign national workers for specialty occupation jobs. U.S. Congress has established an annual numerical limit or "cap" of 65,000 visas...
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DNA Explainer: Why Indians might have to wait 195 years for US Green Card

Anyone with an H-1B Visa is now on the hunt to find a job in the next 60 days, or they would be required to leave the country.
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Meta offers immigration support to H-1B visa holders after global layoffs

A non-immigrant visa called the H-1B allows US businesses to hire foreign nationals for specialised jobs that need for theoretical competence.
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US appointment delay: Several desi H-1B visa holders unable to visit home

The great US visa appointment crunch has not only made it difficult for desi visa seekers to go there, but also for Indians with H-1B visas working in America to come home on personal visits.
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No easing of delays for H-1B visa holders travelling to India

Even as Indians continue to get the largest number of H-1B work visas in the US, huge processing backlogs by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, are hitting many of them hard.
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