Page 12 - Latest Updates on H1B Visa
Trump may revoke the extended auto-renewal for H-1B and L-1 work permits
Former President Biden passed a ridiculous rule that allows illegal aliens to keep jobs in the United States for over a year without authorisation, said Republicans
 "Trump may revoke the extended auto-renewal for H-1B and L-1 work permits")
US Senators push to reverse auto-renewal of work permits back to 180 days
The automatic extension of the Employment Authorisation Document (EAD) from 180 days to 540 days was of great help to the spouses of H-1B visa holders
 "US Senators push to reverse auto-renewal of work permits back to 180 days")
Over 7,000 student exchange visitors from India overstayed in US in 2023
As many as 32 countries have student/exchange visitor overstay rates of higher than 20 per cent, Jessica M Vaughan from the Center for Immigration Studies told the US House Committee on Judiciary
 "Over 7,000 student exchange visitors from India overstayed in US in 2023")
H-1B visa reforms cut unfair registration by 38%: Impact on applicants
USCIS said that the changes to H-1B visa process ensure fairness and transparency
 "H-1B visa reforms cut unfair registration by 38%: Impact on applicants")
Future of over 20,000 'undocumented' Indians hazy: Foreign affairs expert
Sachdev emphasised that even though Indians are major beneficiaries of H-1B visa program, with over 300,000 Indian students in the US, the plight of these 20,000 undocumented Indians remains a concern
 "Future of over 20,000 'undocumented' Indians hazy: Foreign affairs expert")
Trump on H-1B visa: US needs best talent at all levels, not just engineers
Trump's remarks came in response to questions from reporters about the ongoing debate surrounding the H-1B visa
 "Trump on H-1B visa: US needs best talent at all levels, not just engineers")
'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
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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 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")