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

AA Edit | High H-1B Visa Fee America’s Loss

High fees and lottery removal threaten diversity, innovation, and immigrant security

24 Dec 2025 10:33 PM 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)

US resume premium processing of H-1B work visas in all categories

The H-1B visa allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or...

19 Sept 2017 12:50 PM IST

The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialised fields.

TCS among top 10 firms to get foreign labour certification for H-1B...

Ending on September 30, TCS had received 20,755 H-1B specialty occupation labour certifications.

23 Oct 2018 1:13 PM IST

In April 2018, US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it had received 1,90,000 H-1B visa petitions.

Three-fourth H-1B visa holders are Indians: US report

The USCIS is also proposing to introduce a pre-registration system for foreign students in the US.

20 Oct 2018 2:03 PM IST

The team found that Mr Qumesh and Mr Junid were running a fake visa company for the last 10 years.(Representational image)

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

The proposed rule would no longer allow H-4 workers to enter the labour market early.

18 Oct 2018 1:28 PM IST

In April 2018, US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it had received 1,90,000 H-1B visa petitions.

IT companies sue US on visa rules

The lawsuit alleges that the requirement of itinerary is unlawful.

17 Oct 2018 1:33 AM IST

In April 2018, US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it had received 1,90,000 H-1B visa petitions.

IT group sues US immigration agency over shorter duration of H-1B...

The H-1B visa is typically issued for three to six years to employers to hire a foreign worker.

16 Oct 2018 4:20 PM IST

In April 2018, US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it had received 1,90,000 H-1B visa petitions.

Revoking visas of H-1B holders' spouses will split families: US...

H-4 visas are issued only to very close or immediate family members of the H-1B visa holders.

17 Nov 2018 1:54 PM IST

The official said H-1B visas presently were awarded through random lottery with about 80 per cent of H-1B workers being paid less than the median wage in their fields. (Photo: AP)

Trump wants H-1B visas in highly-skilled, not outsourcing jobs:...

President Trump has repeatedly spoken about merit-based reform as part of the immigration platform.

9 Nov 2018 9:49 AM IST

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

'Dramatic increase' in H-1B visas being held up, claims US tech...

Coalition of American employers representing top IT companies alleged USCIS is acting outside of its own regulations.

9 Nov 2018 9:04 AM IST

A couple has been arrested from west Delhi for allegedly impersonating executives of an authorised car dealer in the city and stealing vehicles on the pretext of car servicing. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

Indian-American arrested in California over H-1B visa fraud

Kishore Kumar Kavuru was arrested Friday morning and produced before the US Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen.

3 Nov 2018 6:51 PM 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)

Indian techies hopeful: Bill to up Green Card grant tabled in US House

The bill seeks to increase the allotment of Green Cards from the current 1,20,000 to 1,75,000 per annum.

11 Jan 2018 2:15 PM IST