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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

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

Indian-origin tech companies corner 1/5th of H1B visas issued by US

Indian-origin tech companies cornered a fifth of all H1B visas issued by the US with Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services leading the pack, an analysis of data from the US immigration department showed. According to data from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, in April-September 2024 period, out of the total 1.3 lakh H1B visas issued to different employers, about 24,766 visas were issued to Indian-origin companies. Out of these, Infosys took the lead with 8,140 beneficiaries, followed by TCS (5,274), and HCL America (2,953). Infosys came second to only Amazon Com Services LLC, which topped with 9,265 visas. Cognizant, which was founded in Chennai but now has headquarters in New Jersey, ranked third in the list with 6,321 visas. The H1B visa programme allows US companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. Indian companies have been significant beneficiaries of this programme, particularly in the technology sector. Major Indian IT services fi

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 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

Ahead of Trump's inauguration on Jan 20, debate on H1B visas intensifies

Three weeks ahead of Trump's inauguration here on January 20, the debate on foreign guest workers visas for highly skilled professionals, the H-1B, has intensified which has literally created divisions in both the Democratic and the Republican parties. Indians are the main beneficiaries of the H-1B visas, which bring in the best of the talent and brains from across the world. Highly skilled professionals from India walk away with the overwhelming number of H-1B visas which is Congressional mandated 65,0000 every year and another 20,000 for those who received higher education from the US. President-elect Donald Trump, who will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20 in front of the US Capitol, has come out in support of the H-1B, so has two of his close confidants, Tesla owner Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, both of whom have been tasked to head the newly created Department of Government Efficiency. I've always liked the visas, I have always

Tech giants Infosys, TCS among top 5 global H-1B visa beneficiaries

Account for over 41% of visas along with Cognizant, HCLTech

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Living the American dream: Challenging journey for Indian immigrants

The pursuit of living an American dream isn't always as shiny as it looks from outside for the Indian immigrants. While navigating the complex US immigration system, it can be fraught with obstacles. The path to permanent residency and citizenship can be long, uncertain, and emotionally taxing, often putting a strain on personal and professional lives. 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. The annual cap on H-1B visas means that many qualified applicants are left out due to the lottery system. Ajeet who came to this country realised that the H1B route wasn't meant for him. He calls the US immigration system broken. I call this the broken immigration system. India is such a large country and we are given the same seven per cent quota as any other small country. How is it fair? I figured the H1B system is a lottery system and it won't work for me. He c

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

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.