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TPF meet: India flags delay in US visa process for domestic businesses

TPF meet: India flags delay in US visa process for domestic businesses

Sat, Jan 13, 2024

The commerce ministry said that the two ministers noted that the movement of professional and skilled workers, students, investors and business visitors between the countries contributes immensely to enhancing bilateral economic and technological partnership.

H-2B visas open for late second half returning workers for FY 2023

H-2B visas open for late second half returning workers for FY 2023

Wed, Apr 12, 2023

The temporary final rule features several provisions to protect both, the US and H-2B workers, from exploitation and abuse.

US cuts visa delays in India, vows to do more

US cuts visa delays in India, vows to do more

Wed, Feb 22, 2023

From summer stateside renewal of visas will be allowed in some categories on a pilot basis.

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US planning to resume 'domestic visa revalidation' on pilot basis to benefit H-1B visa holders

US planning to resume 'domestic visa revalidation' on pilot basis to benefit H-1B visa holders

Fri, Feb 10, 2023

The US is planning to resume the process of domestic visa revalidation in certain categories, like H-1B and L1 visas, on a pilot basis.

US lawmakers introduce bill for grant of automatic right to H-4 visa holders to work in America

US lawmakers introduce bill for grant of automatic right to H-4 visa holders to work in America

Fri, Apr 08, 2022

Two US lawmakers have introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that aims at granting an automatic right to H-4 visa holders to work in the country, a move which will benefit the spouses of thousands of foreigners, including Indians, and also address the labour shortage affecting American

H-1B, L-1 Visa good news for Indian techies, others! US lifts ban partially

H-1B, L-1 Visa good news for Indian techies, others! US lifts ban partially

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

But, if an applicant is currently performing or is able to perform the essential functions of the position for the prospective employer remotely from outside the US, this criteria cannot be met, the State Department said.

New US visa regulations likely to cause uncertainties, difficulties for Indian students: official

New US visa regulations likely to cause uncertainties, difficulties for Indian students: official

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Noting that partnership in higher education is a key component of the strong people-to-people ties between India and the US, the spokesperson said in the last two decades Indian students in American universities and colleges have been the harbingers of a strong partnership between technology and innovation sectors between the two countries.

In bilateral talks, India raises with US its decision on foreign students' visas

In bilateral talks, India raises with US its decision on foreign students' visas

Wed, Jul 08, 2020

"They reaffirmed their commitment to work towards ensuring a free, open, inclusive, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific. They agreed on the need to deepen cooperation in the United Nations, especially during India's membership of the United Nations Security Council for the period 2021-2022," the MEA said.

Foreign students with this visa to leave US? See what US universities and lawmakers said

Foreign students with this visa to leave US? See what US universities and lawmakers said

Wed, Jul 08, 2020

International students contribute billions of dollars to the US economy and barring them from our country will deprive Americans of badly needed income. We cannot allow President Trump to continue destroying jobs and cause needless suffering just to satisfy his anti-immigrant base. We oppose this reckless policy and the lasting harm it will cause to universities and communities across the country, they said.

H-1B work visa: Good news! US permits doctors to practice telemedicine

H-1B work visa: Good news! US permits doctors to practice telemedicine

Fri, May 15, 2020

A group of lawmakers in a letter to the USCIS said that these physicians are also unable to provide treatment through telemedicine programmes, which have provided much-needed surge capacity to underserved and rural areas during this pandemic.

US visa: Most H-1B employers use programme to pay migrant workers well below market wages, says report

US visa: Most H-1B employers use programme to pay migrant workers well below market wages, says report

Wed, May 06, 2020

Half of the top 30 H-1B employers use an outsourcing business model to provide staff for third-party clients, rather than employing H-1B workers directly to fill a special need at the company that applies for the visa, the report said.

US Embassy in Delhi organises Student Visa Day

US Embassy in Delhi organises Student Visa Day

Wed, Jun 12, 2019

The US Embassy in Delhi and its four consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai played host to more than 4,000 Indian students seeking visas to study in the US.

US demands social media details from visa applicants

US demands social media details from visa applicants

Sun, Jun 02, 2019

Nearly all applicants for US visas will have to submit their social media details under new rules by the State Department. The State Department regulations say people will have to submit social media names and five years` worth of email addresses and phone numbers.

US government misled Indian students by setting up fake university: Indian American attorney

US government misled Indian students by setting up fake university: Indian American attorney

Wed, Feb 06, 2019

California-based immigration attorney Anu Peshawaria said that the undercover operation has devastating consequences for hundred of Indian students.

H-1B visa: US think-tank seeks greater employment rights for those working under this programme

H-1B visa: US think-tank seeks greater employment rights for those working under this programme

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

The report comes days after US President Donald Trump said he is soon coming out with reforms that will give H-1B visa holders certainty to stay in America and an easy pathway to citizenship.

Another US H1B visa shock for Indian workers coming! Trump admin to effect major changes

Another US H1B visa shock for Indian workers coming! Trump admin to effect major changes

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

On Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plans to come out with its new proposal by January, 2019.

US to start deporting Indians with visa problems from Monday?

US to start deporting Indians with visa problems from Monday?

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), tasked with granting visa or its extension to non-immigrants, said Wednesday they will start taking an incremental approach to implement the new rule from October 1. Under the new rule, they will issue notices to appear (NTA) to people whose applications regarding visa extension or changes in status have been denied.

H-4 visa news: Trump to kill Obama-era rules, affect over 1 lakh Indians; Details here

H-4 visa news: Trump to kill Obama-era rules, affect over 1 lakh Indians; Details here

Sat, Sep 22, 2018

H-4 visas are issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to immediate family members (spouse and children under 21 years of age) of the holders of H-1B visa, the most sought-after among Indian IT professionals.

H-1B visa: Unrealistic to expect softening of US stance, says Ganesh Natarajan

H-1B visa: Unrealistic to expect softening of US stance, says Ganesh Natarajan

Fri, Sep 07, 2018

Today, there are three challenges facing the industry. The first is the inexorable shift to digital, leading to a completely different way global clients of the industry will deploy processes and technology to engage with customers and supply chain partners.

US visa: Trump admin misses deadline for second time on H4 notification

US visa: Trump admin misses deadline for second time on H4 notification

Tue, Jul 03, 2018

At the end of the month of June, the DHS did not give any explanation for not issuing the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which would have formally kicked off the process to terminate the Obama-era decision to provide work authorisation to spouses of H-1B visa holders. "I have no updates to provide at this time," a DHS official told PTI, noting that he cannot speculate on when a decision would be made.

US visa interviews: Don't come with prepared answers, US Embassy advises Indian student aspirants

US visa interviews: Don't come with prepared answers, US Embassy advises Indian student aspirants

Fri, Mar 30, 2018

According to a statement issued by the US Embassy, the visa interview itself takes less than five minutes and on average applicants spend less than 45 minutes in the US missions in India. Stating that there are 4,600 accredited universities in the US, Elizabeth Lawrence, Fraud Prevention Manager at the US Embassy, cautioned that using counterfeit documents might make one permanently ineligible for visa applications.

Automation, US visa issues impact Indian IT jobs for the first time in H1 FY18

Automation, US visa issues impact Indian IT jobs for the first time in H1 FY18

Fri, Nov 03, 2017

This is the first time it has fallen to record low employment levels since the IT industry had put India on the global map for software services.

Entry-level programmers now not eligible under new H-1B guidelines

Entry-level programmers now not eligible under new H-1B guidelines

Wed, Apr 05, 2017

It said that an entry level computer programmer position would not generally qualify as a position in a “specialty occupation”

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