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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..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:00Published
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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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..
IndiaTimes - Published

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.
Mondaq - Published

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..
Mondaq - Published

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.
DNA - Published

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.
DNA - Published

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.
Mondaq - Published

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..
Mondaq - Published

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..
IndiaTimes - Published

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.
DNA - Published

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.
Zee News - Published

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.
Mondaq - Published

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..
IndiaTimes - Published

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.
DNA - Published

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.
DNA - Published

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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Techfetch - USA's Top Tech Jobs Portal - Launches Techfetch H1B - a Full-featured H1B Resource

*Techfetch* - A prominent name in the US IT recruitment industry has announced its latest venture - Techfetch H1B - a comprehensive portal that delivers rich, useful content for applicants from India..
NewsVoir - Published

Delay in getting dates from US Embassy hits travel plans of H-1B visa holders

Thousands of Indians in the US who are on H-1B visas are facing challenges in planning international travel, including visiting family in India, because they need a valid visa stamp on their passports..
IndiaTimes - Published

United States reaches 65,000 H-1B visa cap for 2022: USCIS


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H-1B visa registrations for fiscal 2023 to start from March 1: US immigration authority


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H-1B visa registration for FY23 to begin in March, details here

Every year the US gives 65,000 H-1B visas open to all and 20,000 to those with advanced US degrees.
Zee News - Published

US H-1B visa selection criteria to remain lottery-based, change proposal withdrawn

In January, the US proposed to modify H-1B visa rules, moving away from a lottery-based system to a selection based on ranking and wage levels.
DNA - Published

US to provide automatic job authorisation for spouses of H-1B visa holders


Indian Express - Published

Now, market research analysts eligible for H-1B visas

In a major victory for H-1B employers, a federal court has approved a settlement under which the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has agreed to qualify market research analyst as a speciality..
IndiaTimes - Published

'Biden wants to address delays in Green Card processing system'

US President Joe Biden wants to address the inordinate delays in the processing system of the Green Card, the White House has said, a move that will benefit many Indians working in America on the H-1B..
IndiaTimes - Published

Good news for H-1B visa holders stranded in India

US court prohibits use of travel bans as an excuse to not process or issue non-immigrant visas
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PM Modi raises issues of H-1B visas with Joe Biden at bilateral meeting

US federal judge had turned down Trump-era changes to H-1B visa rules to deter US companies from replacing American workers with foreign labour
DNA - Published

US court sets aside proposed Trump-era rule on H-1B visa selection


Indian Express - Published

US to hold rare second lottery for H-1B visa applicants

In what can be good news for hundreds of Indian IT professionals seeking the H-1B work visa, the US' immigration agency has decided to conduct a rare second lottery for the most sought-after visas to..
IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •Indian Express

Good news for Indian IT professionals! US to conduct rare 2nd lottery for H-1B visa applicants

The H-1B visa, most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical..
Zee News - Published

Indian talent moving to Canada due to outdated H-1B visa policy, US lawmakers told


Indian Express - Published

H-1B visa update: US agency allows some foreign guest workers to re-submit their applications

A federal US body announced on Wednesday that it will allow re-submission of H-1B visa applications, the most sought-after non-immigrant visa among Indian IT professionals, for some foreign guest..
Zee News - Published

Technology company Cloudgen admits to H-1B visa fraud involving Indians


Indian Express - Published

H-1B visa approvals should be for six years, suggests CATO Institute's David Bier


IndiaTimes - Published

Google leads US tech giants’ effort to support work authorisation for spouses of H-1B visa holders


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