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'I like competent people coming to US': Donald Trump on H-1B visa debate
The H-1B visa programme, long regarded as a cornerstone for attracting highly skilled foreign talent in the tech sector, has become a divisive issue within Trump's support base
 "'I like competent people coming to US': Donald Trump on H-1B visa debate")
India to take back 18k citizens residing illegally from US to placate Trump
The two countries have together identified some 18,000 illegal Indian migrants in the US to be sent back home
 "India to take back 18k citizens residing illegally from US to placate Trump")
Donald Trump returns: What it means for H-1B visa holders, Indian techies
During his earlier term, Trump implemented policies that prioritised American workers over foreign talent
 "Donald Trump returns: What it means for H-1B visa holders, Indian techies")
Donald Trump 2.0 presidency: What it means for stocks, H1-B visa, bitcoin
Here's how leading brokerages have interpreted Donald Trump's latest statements, and what his presidency could mean for trade tariffs, markets, crypto, H1-B immigration visa and other asset classes
 "Donald Trump 2.0 presidency: What it means for stocks, H1-B visa, bitcoin")
H1B visa dependence lowered: Infosys confident of resilient business model
Infosys said that their onsite mix has reduced significantly -- it used to be in the 30 per cent range, (but) now at the 24 per cent range
 "H1B visa dependence lowered: Infosys confident of resilient business model")
Major H-1B visa revamp from Jan 17: Here's how Indian techies can benefit
With Indian professionals making up the majority of H-1B visa holders-72.3% of the 386,000 issued in 2023 - the reforms are likely to have a broad impact
 "Major H-1B visa revamp from Jan 17: Here's how Indian techies can benefit")
5 million Indians hold US visas as issuance rises over 60%; wait-time drops
Eric Garcetti revealed this against the backdrop of concerns in India regarding potential shifts in US immigration policies under the incoming administration of President Donald Trump
 "5 million Indians hold US visas as issuance rises over 60%; wait-time drops")
HCLTech not dependent on H1B, new US regime will hardly impact biz: Exec
HCLTech on Monday reported a 5.54 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,591 crore for the December quarter
 "HCLTech not dependent on H1B, new US regime will hardly impact biz: Exec")
Staffing firms cornered 30-40% of H-1B visas: Indo-US forum chief Aghi
Aghi talks on the challenges and opportunities in business between the US and India
 "Staffing firms cornered 30-40% of H-1B visas: Indo-US forum chief Aghi")
H-1B visa renewal process to change in 2025: No travel to India required
The US is preparing to roll out a formal visa renewal process for H-1B holders, which is expected to be implemented in 2025
 "H-1B visa renewal process to change in 2025: No travel to India required")
H-1B visa reforms from Jan 17: Faster processing, simpler F-1 transitions
The reforms are expected to benefit thousands of Indian professionals, who constitute the majority of H-1B visa holders
America can't do without H-1B visa workers: This report explains why
The findings come as debates intensify around the H-1B visa programme, a key route for bringing skilled foreign professionals, particularly from India, into the US
 "America can't do without H-1B visa workers: This report explains why")
H-1B visa row: Why Trump, Musk, and MAGA clash over India's favourite visa
The H-1B visa controversy erupted after the appointment of Chennai-born venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as Trump's top artificial intelligence (AI) adviser
 "H-1B visa row: Why Trump, Musk, and MAGA clash over India's favourite visa")
Indian-origin tech companies corner 1/5th of H1B visas issued by US
Major Indian IT services firms such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, and HCL Technologies have consistently ranked among the top employers for H1B visa holders
 "Indian-origin tech companies corner 1/5th of H1B visas issued by US")
H-1B visa row: Skilled worker movement helps both US and India, says MEA
India-US economic ties benefit significantly from the technical expertise provided by skilled professionals
 "H-1B visa row: Skilled worker movement helps both US and India, says MEA")
H-1B visas benefit both nations, mobility of professionals important: MEA
Late last month, Trump said he fully backed the H-1B programme for foreign workers opposed by some of his supporters after Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, vowed to go to "war" to defend
 "H-1B visas benefit both nations, mobility of professionals important: MEA")
Ahead of Trump's inauguration on Jan 20, debate on H1B visas intensifies
Indians are the main beneficiaries of the H-1B visas, which bring in the best of the talent and brains from across the world
 "Ahead of Trump's inauguration on Jan 20, debate on H1B visas intensifies")
Tech giants Infosys, TCS among top 5 global H-1B visa beneficiaries
Account for over 41% of visas along with Cognizant, HCLTech
 "Tech giants Infosys, TCS among top 5 global H-1B visa beneficiaries")
After H-1B visa, Trump's Maga supporters oppose OPT programme: All we know
Supporters of Donald Trump's 'Make America Great Again' campaign are now lashing out at the Optional Practical Training program, often considered a precursor to H-1B visas
 "After H-1B visa, Trump's Maga supporters oppose OPT programme: All we know")
Invest in US workforce first: Nikki Haley joins debate on H1B visa issue
The debate around the H1B visa controversy was sparked by Trump on Sunday when he announced he was appointing Sriram Krishnan to be a White House policy adviser on artificial intelligence
 "Invest in US workforce first: Nikki Haley joins debate on H1B visa issue")