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The American Consul General was responding to a query regarding concerns over changes in the H-1B visa programme. (Representational image: file)

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...

28 Nov 2018 5:05 AM

According to Aman Kapoor of Immigration Voice, H-1B extension change would be just wrong at every level. (Photo: Representational | File)

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...

2 Nov 2018 2:30 PM

The H-1B programme offers temporary US visas that allow companies to hire highly skilled foreign professionals working in areas with shortages of qualified American workers. (Photo: Representational | File)

Relief for Indian techies, US says no change in H-1B visa policy

Since taking office last January, the Trump administration has been talking about cracking down on the H-1B visa scheme.

9 Jan 2018 7:49 AM

For Indian IT firms like TCS, Infosys and Wipro, which employ large number of H-1B holders, the move signals longer wait for visa approvals.

Congressmen oppose H-1B tweaks

Changes would allow firms to move jobs offshore further; will hurt kneecap economy.

5 Jan 2018 9:23 PM

According to Aman Kapoor of Immigration Voice, H-1B extension change would be just wrong at every level. (Photo: Representational | File)

H-1B crisis: It's also opportunity for India

The tensions among sections of the Indian diaspora are so high that many are cancelling home visits fearing that they...

5 Jan 2018 6:42 PM

According to Aman Kapoor of Immigration Voice, H-1B extension change would be just wrong at every level. (Photo: Representational | File)

Will ruin ties with India: US lawmakers oppose visa changes

'The proposal could lead to the deportation of an estimated 500,000 to 750,000 Indian H-1B visa holders.'

5 Jan 2018 9:52 AM

US President Donald Trump waves as he walks from Marine One to board Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport, in Morristown, New Jersey. (Photo: AP)

He never wanted to be US Prez': New book sheds light on unknown about...

Wolff claims that from the moment of victory, the Trump administration became a looking-glass presidency.

4 Jan 2018 9:22 AM

Nasscom president R. Chandrashekhar claimed that top five IT companies hired additional 50,000 people between January to March in 2017.

Disruptive moves on H-1B visa to hurt both India, US: Nasscom

Foreigners won't be able to hold visa when applying for a green card.

3 Jan 2018 8:35 PM

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)

Planned H-1B rules tweak may deport many Indians

According to some estimates, the US issues 85,000 H1-B visas every year out of which Indians reportedly get about 60,000...

2 Jan 2018 6:45 PM

The emerging view is that these visa curbs may not be such a bad thing after the initial rough patch is over.

Proposed US Bill on H-1B visa has 'onerous conditions', cautions...

The bill has been passed by the House Judiciary Committee and is now headed for the US senate.

2 Jan 2018 5:15 AM

The American Consul General was responding to a query regarding concerns over changes in the H-1B visa programme. (Representational image: file)

No fundamental change in H-1B visa programme: US diplomat

The Trump administration last week announced a new policy that makes very tough the procedure of issuing H-1B visas.

27 Feb 2018 6:11 AM

The bill also proposes to enables F 1 student visa holders to seek permanent resident status while a student or during Optional Practical Training (OPT). (Photo ;PTI | Representational)

New H-1B policy memorandum issued to protect workers: USCIS

USCIS is simply clarifying existing regulations and policy for third-party worksite H-1B petitions.

24 Feb 2018 7:19 AM