H-1B visas
US move to abolish H-4 visas set to impact tens of thousands of Indians
The proposed rule would no longer allow H-4 workers to enter the labour market early.
IT companies sue US on visa rules
The lawsuit alleges that the requirement of itinerary is unlawful.
IT group sues US immigration agency over shorter duration of H-1B visas
The H-1B visa is typically issued for three to six years to employers to hire a foreign worker.
Will end work permits for families of H-1B visa holders in 3 months: US
Department of Homeland Security said new rule would be submitted to Office of Management of Budget, White House, within three months.
Weak rupee helps IT cos beat visa issues
While US growth continued to linger in mid single digits, Europe was the key driver clocking 17 per cent YoY growth.
More than three-fourths of green card waiting list comprise of Indians: USCIS
As of May 2018, there were 395,025 foreign nationals waiting for Green Card under the employment-based preference category.
No decision about H4 visas is final until rulemaking process is completed: USCIS
The Trump administration is planning to revoke a rule that makes spouses of thousands of immigrant workers eligible to work while in the US.
Over 74 per cent H-1B visas given to Indians in last 2 years: US
China with a little over nine per cent, comes a distant second after India in terms of number of H-1B visas.
US want visa applicants to submit phone, email, social media details
The State Department estimates that the new visa forms would affect 710,000 immigrant and 14 million non-immigrant visa applicants.
Indian techies hopeful: Bill to up Green Card grant tabled in US House
The bill seeks to increase the allotment of Green Cards from the current 1,20,000 to 1,75,000 per annum.