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The companies experienced a drop of 5,436 approved petitions (37 per cent) in 2016 as compared to 2015, a report by the National Foundation for American Policy, a Washington-based non-profit think-tank said. (Photo: File/Representational)

7 Indian companies in US receive fewer H-1B visas in 2016

The 9,356 new H-1B petitions for the India-based companies approved in '16 represent only 0.006 % of US labour force, a report said.

06 Jun 2017 11:25 AM

A clarification memorandum from the USCIS came in response to a petition in this regard by Leena R Kamat from California who temporarily sought to employee people under H-1B visas having higher education. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

US issues clarification on higher education H-1B exemption criteria

As mandated by the Congress, the US Citizenship and immigration Services (USCIS) can issue up to 65,000 H-1B visas.

02 Jun 2017 9:09 AM

H-1B effect: Infosys to hire 10,000 American workers

Infosys has already hired over 2,000 people in the US in the last few years under Sikka.

02 May 2017 10:50 AM

The company’s year-on-year revenue stood at Rs 15,033.8 crore, with an increase of 4.86 per cent compared to the last fiscal.

Wipro sees 7 per cent rise in consolidated net

Wipro expects revenues to be in the range of $1,915 million to $1,955 million for the quarter ending June 30, 2017.

26 Apr 2017 1:01 AM

During his US visit, Jaitley on Sunday raised the H-1B issue with Mnuchin as India fears the curb would impact the movement of Indian IT professionals to America. (Photo: File)

Value investments by Indian firms: US on H-1B visa issue

State Department acting spokesman Mark Toner said that US wanted US-India business-to-business ties remain strong.

25 Apr 2017 8:14 AM

H-1B Visa, the industry body Nasscom refuted the allegations saying that only six of the top 20 H-1B Visa recipients were Indian companies in FY15. (Photo: File)

TCS, Infy account for 8.8 per cent H-1B visas

A Nasscom survey also found that the average wage for visa holders is over $82,000.

25 Apr 2017 12:25 AM

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

Arun Jaitley takes up H-1B issue with US govt official

Arun Jaitley is in the US to attend the annual spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

22 Apr 2017 12:59 AM

Jaitley, leading an Indian delegation, arrived in Washington DC on Thursday morning to attend the annual Spring meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. (Photo: Twitter)

H-1B visa: FM meets US Commerce Secy, highlights role of Indian techies

Ross is understood to have said the Trump administration's objective is to have a merit-based immigration policy.

21 Apr 2017 8:21 AM

On their quarterly assessment prediction, the Nasscom president said that the body is likely to release it in late May or early June.

Non-Indian IT firms use 50 per cent H-1B visas allotted

Nasscom worried about use of ‘visa-dependent Indian firms’ in US.

21 Apr 2017 3:45 AM

H-1B change will need approval of Congress: Expert

Mr Trump’s call for additional measures to combat fraud in this new executive order could be implemented more quickly.

21 Apr 2017 2:02 AM

The rising rupee is also expected to aggravate the situation further for the firms.

IT cos’ reputation is taking a hit: Nasscom

Hiring in India is likely to be affected.

20 Apr 2017 1:15 AM

The US accounts for over 60 per cent of the export revenues of the Indian IT industry.

H-1B visa memo to have little impact on Indian IT cos: Nasscom

Indian firms like TCS, Infosys and Wipro -- on their part -- have been reducing their dependence on H-1B visas.

04 Apr 2017 5:50 PM

Dynasoft petitioned to place workers at Stanford University, Cisco and Brocade but they had no intention of receiving the foreign workers named on the applications. (Photo: Representational/File)

2 Indian-Americans indicted on H-1B visa fraud

If convicted, Jayavel Murugan, 46, and Syed Nawaz, 40, will face up to 20 years in prison or up to USD 250,000 of fine or both.

29 Mar 2017 10:32 AM

Congressman Darrell Issa insisted that his move would bring the best talents to the US and help fix the flaws in the existing H-1B system. (Photo: AP)

Indian firms gaming H-1B visa system: US lawmaker

The lawmaker from California called for fixing the system and removing the country-based caps.

28 Mar 2017 8:17 AM

The move comes days after the Public Broadcasting Service aired a documentary on H-1B visa programme that allows skilled workers from countries like India to fill high-tech jobs in the US. (Photo: DC/File)

US: Bill claims outsourced jobs abuse H1-B programme, may hit Indian techies

During his presidential campaign, Trump had promised to increase oversight of H-1B and L-1 visa programmes used by Indian tech firms.

24 Mar 2017 5:50 PM

Responding to questions from lawmakers, Scialabba said in the first week of April USCIS receives 200,000 or more H-1B applications.

H-1B premium processing suspended to handle huge rush: US

US will start accepting applications for H-1B work visas from April 3 for the fiscal 2018.

17 Mar 2017 11:12 AM

USCIS's announcement also reflects that there are no changes in H-1B visas this year as was being anticipated in view of some media leaks of a proposed executive order on this work visa. (Photo: Representational)

H-1B visa applications for 2018 open to Indian techies from April 3

The official announcement did not say till when it would continue accepting the H-1B petitions.

16 Mar 2017 12:46 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Suspension of H-1B work visa to hit US scientific research'

This suspension will eliminate the option for expedited review of H-1B visa applications.

11 Mar 2017 11:36 AM

Republican Senator from Arkansas Tom Cotton said the current system does not bring in the brightest and the best from across the world. (Photo: AP)

Current H-1B visas do not bring the best employees: US lawmaker

The bill refocuses on legal immigration system of high skilled immigrants who come to this country.

10 Mar 2017 9:45 AM

In the video, Pushor takes a video of Indians taking a stroll in the park while their children ride bikes and play around. (Photo: Facebook)

Ohio man stalks Indians in park; accuses them of stealing jobs from Americans

In one instance, Pushor also sarcastically described the park as 'mini Mumbai'.

06 Mar 2017 6:04 PM

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