India-US economic ties benefit significantly from the technical expertise provided by skilled professionals
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
Indians are the main beneficiaries of the H-1B visas, which bring in the best of the talent and brains from across the world
Account for over 41% of visas along with Cognizant, HCLTech
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
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
"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
American businesses rely on the H-1B visa programme for the recruitment of highly-skilled talent
This change is expected to benefit many, particularly Indians, who represent a large portion of these visa categories
USCIS will notify applicants about their selection status through their online accounts
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
The H-1B visa programme enables US employers to bring in skilled foreign professionals for specialised roles that require particular qualifications
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
Since Trump's recent election win, experts have debated his approach to immigration
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
Dropbox system allows eligible applicants to renew their US visa without the need for an in-person interview
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.
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
Under this new scheme, applicants who qualify will receive nonimmigrant US visas more quickly
The H-4 visa is granted to dependents of H-1B visa holders, specifically their spouses and unmarried children under 21