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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 8:33 AM

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

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...

18 Oct 2018 6:11 AM

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 10:50 AM

The agency said it will reject and return visa fees for all unselected cap-subject petitions that are not prohibited multiple filings. (Photo:Pixabay)

United States reaches H-1B visa cap for 2020

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services said it has reached Congressionally-mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap for the...

6 April 2019 5:03 AM

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.

US to hold rare second lottery for H-1B visa applicants

The move by the USCIS to conduct the second lottery will provide another chance to several applicants, including Indian...

30 July 2021 7:01 AM

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

No decision about H4 visas is final until rulemaking process is...

The Trump administration is planning to revoke a rule that makes spouses of thousands of immigrant workers eligible to...

19 May 2018 7:37 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)

US got over 5,000 tip-offs on H-1B visa fraud since 2017: official

FDNS established email addresses dedicated to receiving information about suspected H-1B and H-2B fraud or abuse.

30 May 2018 3:47 AM

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

Indians account for 93 per cent of H-4 approved work authorisation: US

H-4 work authorisation also does not prohibit self-employment, starting a business, or hiring employees.

12 May 2018 8:23 AM

Trump says of Germany: Were supposed to protect you against Russia and yet you make this deal with Russia. (Photo: AP)

Will end work permits for families of H-1B visa holders in 3 months:...

Department of Homeland Security said new rule would be submitted to Office of Management of Budget, White House, within...

22 Sept 2018 4:04 AM

(Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

H-1B visas: US temporarily bans premium processing

This temporary suspension will help us to reduce overall H-1B processing time, the USCIS said.

4 March 2017 8:46 AM

The cable was sent after President Donald Trump signed a revised executive order restricting travel from six Muslim-majority countries. (Photo: AP)

Trump nominates head of US Citizenship and Immigration Services

The agency is part of the Department of Homeland Security, where Cissna is director of immigration policy in the Office...

9 April 2017 5:05 AM

President Donald Trump about the health care overhaul bill in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (Photo: AP)

US says programmers not fit for H1-B, blow to India

In 2016, the Obama administration issued employment-based visas to 1.5 lakh Indian nationals, including 1.26 lakh H1-B...

4 April 2017 8:08 PM