Page 9 - Latest Updates on H1B Visa
Indian H-1B visa holders face worst delays in US green cards: Decoded
Imagine running a marathon, only to be told there's another 26 miles-just because of where you were born. That's the reality for thousands of skilled Indian professionals, say experts
 "Indian H-1B visa holders face worst delays in US green cards: Decoded")
H-1B visa deadline today: From Amazon to Tesla, top firms hiring immigrants
The H-1B visa, used by US employers to hire foreign nationals in specialised fields, is especially popular among Indian IT professionals
 "H-1B visa deadline today: From Amazon to Tesla, top firms hiring immigrants")
H-1B visa holders, employers must download records by today, warns US govt
Temporary records, such as visa applications, are scheduled for destruction once their retention period ends
Indian H-1B, F-1 visa, green card holders mustn't leave US for now: Decoded
Attorneys say travellers are facing delays in visa stamping, tighter security checks, and even detention at US airports
 "Indian H-1B, F-1 visa, green card holders mustn't leave US for now: Decoded")
H-1B visa 2026 registration opens today: Jobs, eligibility, and key details
H-1B visa, widely used by Indian IT professionals, allows US companies to hire foreign workers for specialised roles requiring technical or theoretical expertise
 "H-1B visa 2026 registration opens today: Jobs, eligibility, and key details")
H-1B visa registrations open soon: Top 25 firms that sponsor immigrants
Several multinational companies sponsor thousands of H-1B visas each year
 "H-1B visa registrations open soon: Top 25 firms that sponsor immigrants")
US visa interview waiver cut from 48 months to 12 - impact decoded
Visa applicants now qualify for the dropbox process only if their visa expired within the past 12 months
 "US visa interview waiver cut from 48 months to 12 - impact decoded")
12,000 H-1B visas: JPMorgan, Goldman among top US financial firms filing
The H-1B visa programme allows US companies to hire foreign workers in specialised fields, particularly in technology and finance
H-1B visa registration opens soon: New rules to affect employers, workers
The H-1B visa is widely used by Indian IT professionals and allows US companies to hire foreign workers for specialised roles requiring technical or theoretical expertise
H-1B visa registration for 2026 opens on March 7: What Indians must know
Prospective petitioners and representatives must register each beneficiary electronically through a USCIS online account
UPDATES: Medical entrance exam NEET-UG to be conducted on May 4, announces NTA
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Indians receive 72.3% of all H1B visas issued by US for 2022-2023: Govt
The H1B visa programme allows US employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, primarily in fields such as technology, engineering, and healthcare
 "Indians receive 72.3% of all H1B visas issued by US for 2022-2023: Govt")
Relief for H-1Bs, L-1s! Trump's citizenship order blocked indefinitely
Shortly after taking office, Trump signed an executive order on birthright citizenship, which denied US citizenship to children born to parents who are not permanent residents
 "Relief for H-1Bs, L-1s! Trump's citizenship order blocked indefinitely")
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
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
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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")