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The UK government is finalising plans to cut annual student visa figures by nearly half. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

New legislation to restrict foreign techies from getting H-1B visas

The bill will require US Citizenship and Immigration Services to prioritise for the first time annual allocation of H-1B...

21 Jan 2017 9:30 AM IST

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka

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.

2 May 2017 10:50 AM IST

Pew said from fiscal 2010 to 2014, about 36 per cent of employment-related Green cards more than 222,000 were granted to H-1B visa holders. (Photo: AFP)

12-year waiting period for Indians applying for Green Card: report

Pew said from fiscal 2010 to 2014, about 36 per cent of employment-related Green cards more than 222,000 were granted to...

11 July 2017 4:55 PM IST

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)

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...

29 March 2017 10:32 AM IST

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 March 2017 8:17 AM IST

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.

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 March 2017 11:12 AM IST

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

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 March 2017 12:46 PM IST

US President Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

India conveys interests and concerns' to US as Trump's H-1B visa bill...

An executive order has been drafted by the Trump Administration and will severely impact Indian companies.

31 Jan 2017 5:38 PM IST

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...

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

24 March 2017 5:50 PM IST

US president Donald Trump

H-1B visa curbs coming soon, promises Trump's pick for attorney...

In the past, both Mr Sessions and Mr Grassley have worked together to bring legislations on H-1B visas that badly hit...

12 Jan 2017 12:52 PM IST

Donald Trumps Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions

Trump's Atty Gen nominee hints at curb on H-1B visas

The H-1B work visas are widely used by Indian IT professionals allegedly leading to replacement of American workers.

12 Jan 2017 9:10 AM IST

President-elect Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

Under Trump, H-1B visa issue may affect Indo-US ties

It is still unclear how Trump's global business background will impact on his commitment to protect American workers,'...

12 Nov 2016 10:07 AM IST