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The proposal is that any country that does data localisation, then it (H-1B visas) would be limited to about 15 per cent of the quota.

US tells India it is mulling caps on H-1B visas to deter data rules: Sources

There is no current country-specific limit on the 85,000 H-1B work visas granted each year, and an estimated 70 pc go to Indians.

20 Jun 2019 8:44 AM

The H-1B visa, popular among Indian IT professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. (Representational Image)

US company to pay USD 1.1 mn dues to H-1B employees, including Indians

In all, 594 H-1B employees will receive their back wages, an official statement said.

05 Jun 2019 9:25 AM

As of now, about 66 per cent of the green cards are given to those with family ties and only 12 per cent are based on skills.

Indian green card aspirants may benefit as Trump has a new immigration plan

The new policy calls for issuing more than half of the green cards to those based on employment or skills.

16 May 2019 10:53 AM

As per the existing process, once White House gives its nod, the regulation would be published in federal register with a 30-day comment period. (Photo: File)

US' to take final call on H-1B visas, could affect thousands of Indians

US Citizenship and Immigration Services said the proposed regulation was not final until the review and comment process was complete.

22 Feb 2019 1:02 PM

It's now for the White House to take a final call on it, before a formal regulation in this regard could be issued. (File Photo)

Regulation received to end work authorisation for spouses of H1B visa holders: US

The White House received the proposed changes in the existing regulations to end the work authorisation for certain H-1B foreign workers.

22 Feb 2019 10:38 AM

The agency will first select H-1B petitions submitted on behalf of all beneficiaries, including those that may be eligible for the advanced degree exemption.

H-1B rule change keeps qualification in, talent out

The change in rule will lead to an estimated increase of up to 16 pc in the number of selected petitions for H-1B beneficiaries.

01 Feb 2019 11:01 AM

Trump's remarks came on Friday as he defended his plan for a wall along the US-Mexico border. (File Photo)

Trump says he wants people to come to the US legally

President Donald Trump has said he wants immigrants to come to the US legally and through a system.

26 Jan 2019 2:11 PM

The H1-B visa has an annual numerical limit cap of 65,000 visas each fiscal year as mandated by the Congress. (Photo: File)

US proposes changes to H1B visas, to target most skilled, top paid workers

Under proposed rule, firms hiring foreign workers would have to electronically register with USCIS during designated period.

01 Dec 2018 8:55 AM

Some of these companies were debarred/disqualified earlier too by the DOL for a period of 2 to 3 years between 2014 and 2017.

H-1B Visa woes: 26 small firms promoted by Indians disqualified

Wilful violator is subject to random investigations by DOL for a period of five years from the date it is determined to be one.

28 Nov 2018 10:35 AM

The H-1B visa, popular among Indian IT professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. (Representational Image)

New US rule makes hiring tougher under H-1B, popular among Indians

Under new rule, US employers must disclose total number of foreigners already employed, making it tougher to sponsor fresh foreign workers.

02 Nov 2018 8:00 PM

The Trump administration is planning to revoke a rule that makes spouses of thousands of immigrant workers eligible to work while in the US. (Representational Image/AP)

US move to abolish H-4 visas to impact tens of thousands of Indians

H-4 visa is issued to the spouse of H-1B visa holders, a significantly large number of whom are high-skilled professionals from India.

18 Oct 2018 4:06 PM

The Department of Homeland Security will also 'revise the definition' of employment and employer-employee relationship to 'better protect' US workers and wages. (Photo: File)

Trump govt plans to 'revise definition of employment' under H-1B visas

The Trump administration has said it is planning to 'revise' the definition of employment and specialty occupations under the H-1B visas.

18 Oct 2018 11:41 AM

An IT advocacy group representing more than 1,000 small IT companies mostly run by Indian-Americans has filed a lawsuit against the US immigration agency for issuing H-1B visas for shorter than three years durations.

IT companies file suit against US immigration agency over duration of H1B

The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations.

16 Oct 2018 10:09 AM

At least 10 companies, which includes eight willful violators have been debarred or disqualified from hiring foreign guest workers on H-1B visas.

Penalty imposed on US company for paying low wages to H-1B employees

The Wage and Hour Division has listed nearly 30 companies as willful violator employers under the H-1B program.

14 Sep 2018 8:36 AM

Trump Administration has said ahead of next week's two-plus-two dialogue between India and the US. (Photo: File)

No change to the processing of H-1B visas: US

Inida will raise it humbly at the 2+2 dialogue on September 6 in New Delhi.

31 Aug 2018 9:10 AM

According to the USCIS, between 2007 and 2017, it received the maximum number of 2.2 million H-1B petitions from high-skilled Indians.

US extends suspension of premium processing for H-1B visas

Under the premium processing, the USCIS has to respond within 15 days to the H-1B visa petitions submitted to it.

29 Aug 2018 10:16 AM

'US continues to be as welcoming as it has always been to qualified Indian travellers,' Kagan said, adding a record number of Indians flying to the US last year proves that people in India are aware that his country welcomes them. (Representational Image | AP)

As Trump toughens visa rules, US says ‘qualified Indians’ welcome

US President Donald Trump is 'very committed' to relations with India, US Consul General in Mumbai, Edgard Kagan, said.

05 Aug 2018 2:53 PM

Groups from the tech industry representing Google and Amazon among others have repealed the idea, contending that mainly the women spouses, as well as visa holders will be hurt because of it. (Photo: File)

US ban on spouses' work visa may hurt H1-B holders: Research

Rules for H-1B visas permitting foreign workers to work in US for many years are being stricken by Trump administration.

02 Jul 2018 5:18 PM

The US Congress has a cap of 65,000 H-1B visas per year. (Photo: File)

US receives over 5,000 tips on H-1B visa fraud: official

The USCIS, however, did not provide any other details with regard to the nature of complaints

30 May 2018 10:12 AM

Silicon Valley companies and high-tech ventures are among the largest employers of foreign workers with H-1B visas. (Photo: File)

IT firm owned by Indian-American fined for H-1B visa violations

Some H-1B employees brought from India by the firm were promised salaries up to USD 8,300 per month but received only USD 800 per month.

02 May 2018 1:48 PM

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