Page 11 - Latest Updates on H1B Visa
New H-1B visa rule: Entrepreneurs can get visa sponsored by their own firm
"This change is promising for the growing number of Indian startups and innovators looking to access the US market," said Varun Singh, Managing Director at XIPHIAS Immigration
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H-1B visa revamped from Jan 17: Key changes employers, applicants must know
American businesses rely on the H-1B visa programme for the recruitment of highly-skilled talent
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H-1B, L-1 visa spouses: US to renew work permits automatically from January
This change is expected to benefit many, particularly Indians, who represent a large portion of these visa categories
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H-1B visa cap for 2025 reached: What applicants should look out for now
USCIS will notify applicants about their selection status through their online accounts
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US H-1B visa sponsorship declines in 2024: Experts decode key factors
Amazon, which remains the largest sponsor of H-1B visas, saw approvals drop to just over 7,000 in 2024, compared to more than 11,000 in 2023
Possible H-1B visa restrictions under Trump: A win-lose situation for India
The H-1B visa programme enables US employers to bring in skilled foreign professionals for specialised roles that require particular qualifications
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H-1B visa scam: 3 Indian-origin men face 10 years in US for fake job offers
Such activities make the H-1B lottery system a nightmare for genuine applicants, as fraud options become appealing to tech workers eager to work in the US
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Trump win impact: Will H-1B workers, STEM grads get green cards faster?
Since Trump's recent election win, experts have debated his approach to immigration
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Living the American dream: Challenging journey for Indian immigrants
For many people, the H-1B visa is a conundrum. While a popular route for skilled Indian workers, it comes with its own set of challenges as it has a limited availability
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Applicants blast H-1B visa renewal process: Why is the system slow?
Dropbox system allows eligible applicants to renew their US visa without the need for an in-person interview
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Indian students face tax residency challenges in US amid H-1B applications
Many Indian students studying in the U.S. on F-1 visas are facing confusion and stress regarding tax residency rules as they apply for H-1B work visas.
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Indian migrants top list of educated global pool in US at 14%: Think tank
The data trend for H-1B workers, a term used to describe foreign professionals in the US, showed that in 2022-23, over 72 per cent of approved H-1B petitions were for workers from India
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US to relax non-immigrant visa process for graduates with job offers
Under this new scheme, applicants who qualify will receive nonimmigrant US visas more quickly
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Spouses of H-1B visa holders can work in US: Know about the H-4 visa
The H-4 visa is granted to dependents of H-1B visa holders, specifically their spouses and unmarried children under 21
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H-1B visa lottery: Decoding multiple registration scam & Indian involvement
If you're one of those hoping to secure an H-1B visa, imagine finding out that the system might be rigged
Meet Kandi Srinivasa Reddy: Congress leader in US H-1B visa lottery rigging
Congress leader Kandi Srinivasa Reddy, implicated in US H-1B Visa Lottery Manipulation Scheme, denies any wrongdoing
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H-1B visa scam explained: How a Congress leader played the US visa lottery
What is the H-1B visa lottery and what loophole did Congress leader Kandi Srinivasa Reddy exploit to 'scam' the system? Find out here
New US Bill could increase H-1B visas for Indian graduates: Details here
The bill, HR 9023, known as the Keep STEM Graduates in America Act, aims to modify the H-1B visa process
Decoded: How Indians with US H-1B visa can gain from Canada's work permits
Canada's open work permits provide H-1B visa holders with an attractive alternative to the often restrictive and uncertain US visa process
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The H-1B shakeup: New, proposed rules target degrees, fees, and Indian IT
The US government is proposing significant changes to the H-1B visa program, potentially impacting employers, foreign professionals, and particularly those from India