H1B visa
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Bill to reform H-1B and L-1 visa programme introduced in US Senate
Washington: A group of influential lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the US Senate to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes and usher in more transparency in the recruitment…
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H1B visa cap for FY 2024 reached
New York: The US has received a sufficient number of applications needed to reach the Congressionally mandated 65,000 H1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2024. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services…
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H1B visa: US planning to resume ‘domestic visa revalidation’ on pilot basis
Washington: In a move that could benefit tens of thousands of foreign tech workers on H1B and L1 visas, the US is planning to resume “domestic visa revalidation” in certain categories on…
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Online petition launched to extend grace period for H1B visa holders
Washington: Amidst massive layoffs in the American tech sector that have resulted in a large number of Indian professionals being jobless, two Indian-American organisations have launched an online petition urging President Joe…
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Low H-1B visa limit affecting employers: Study
New York: The low annual limit for US H-1B work visa petitions is currently the main problem facing employers trying to secure foreign-born talent, according to a new research. The H-1B visa…
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H1B visa registrations for 2024 to open on March 1
New York: The initial registration period for the 2024 H1B visas for skilled professionals will open from March 1 to March 17, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced. Prospective petitioners…
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Indian IT professionals in US hunt for H1B visa sponsorship jobs
Following huge layoffs across the US, many Indian IT professionals become jobless and are searching for H1B visa sponsorship jobs. They are also seeking H1B visa grace period extension. They are of…
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Many H1B Visa holders seek grace period extension – Here’s why
Amid huge layoffs across the United States, many H1B Visa holders who were sacked recently are seeking an extension of the grace period. Seeking an extension of 60 days, they said that…
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H-1B: Presidential commission recommends stamping of visas inside US
Washington: A presidential commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders has unanimously approved a recommendation for the provision of stamping of H-1B visas inside the US, a move if accepted by President…
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Bill providing Green Card pathway introduced in US Congress
Washington: A group of four top Democratic senators has introduced legislation to provide a much-needed pathway to a Green Card for up to 8 million people, including dreamers, H-1B and long-term visa…
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Relaxation in rules for issuance of H1B visa, Green Card expected
The US Government is planning to shorten the period of issuance of visas and also extend the duration of work permits after receiving recommendations from the local bodies. It will benefit Indians.…
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Do H1B visa applicants have a reason to cheer?
New Delhi: US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has decided to clear the backlog of H1B visa applications. It came after an American political commentator told lawmakers that the operation and implementation…
- India
Indians continue to bag highest number of H1B visas
New Delhi: In fiscal 2021, Indians bagged the highest number of H1B visas i.e., over 74 percent of the allotments. Out of 4.07 lakh H1B visas approved by the US Citizenship and…
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H1B visa registration for FY2023 to begin on March 1: USCIS
Washington: The registration for the much sought-after H1B visa for the fiscal year 2023 will begin from March 1 and the successful applicants will be randomly selected and notified online by March…
