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Biden administration delivers early win for H4 spouses of H1B workers

After years on cliff edge, the H4 community is relieved. "We've had enough," said an Atlanta resident who has a valid H4 employment authorisation document

US will have to keep in mind broad strategic ties with India: Navtej Sarna

Though Trump's policy on China is likely to continue, the sharp rhetoric will be missing, says Navtej Sarna, former ambassador to the US and high commissioner to the UK

Trump extends freeze on H-1B visas until Mar 31; IT professionals miffed

Donald Trump has extended the freeze on the most sought-after H-1B visas along with other types of foreign work visas by three months to protect American workers

Silicon Valley looking forward to Biden undoing Trump's immigration rules

Tech advocates are reportedly eager to work with incoming Biden administration and reverse several of Trump's immigration policies, especially those that created barriers for high skilled visa holders

Biden admin likely to provide US citizenship to over 500,000 Indians

The Biden administration will support family-based immigration and preserve family unification as a core principle of the US'' immigration system, which includes reducing the family visa backlog

Biden to increase H-1B visa limit, remove country quota for green cards

Biden is expected to reverse the move of the outgoing Trump administration to revoke work permits to the spouses of H-1B visas

Trump admin proposes to scrap computerised lottery to select H-1B visas

The Trump administration has proposed to scrap the computerised lottery system to grant H-1B work visas to foreign technology professionals and replace it with a wage-level-based selection process

Beyond 2+2

India must secure its own regional interests as well

US proposes not to issue business visa for H-1B speciality occupations

The State Department has proposed not to issue temporary business visas for H-1B speciality a move which could affect hundreds of Indians

Indian IT cos to pay 40% higher wages due to new visa rules: US think tank

Major players likely to ramp up local hires in US and go for offshoring to dodge visa and other cost issues

US Chambers of Commerce and NAM file lawsuit against recent H1B regulations

The US Chambers of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and asserting that recent H1B regulations will undermine high skilled immigration into the United States

Trump does a surgical strike on H-1B: What it means for Indian techies

H-1B visa is a popular work visa that helps Indian tech professionals to fulfil their American dreams

Trump imposes curbs on H-1B visas to protect US workers ahead of election

Trump administration announced new restrictions on H-1B nonimmigrant visa programme which it said is aimed at protecting American workers

Indian IT firms to gain as US court blocks Trump ban on H1B, work visas

Order says US President "exceeded his constitutional authority" in his move to ban issuance of non-immigrant visas aimed at creating more employment for American locals

US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban, says Prez exceeded his authority

A federal judge has blocked the enforcement of the H-1B visa ban issued by President Donald Trump in June this year, saying the president exceeded his constitutional authority

India eyes services concessions, easier visa rules in UK trade pact

New Delhi wants proposed 'early harvest' trade pact to focus on at least 40-50 items

US announces $150 million for H1B One Workforce training programme

The United States announced $150 million (over Rs 1,100 crore) on Thursday to invest in training for middle-to-high-skilled H-1B occupations in key sectors in the American economy

US court turns down challenge to Donald Trump's temporary ban on H-1B

A federal judge has turned down an appeal by 169 Indian citizens who had challenged the proclamation of Trump that barred foreign nationals on H-1B specialty occupation visa from entering the US

Indian national arrested in $21 mn H-1B visa fraud, looks at 10-yr sentence

Arrested on Thursday, 48-year-old Ashish Sawhney allegedly used four corporations to orchestrate the improper submission of fraudulent applications for H-1B specialty-occupation work visas

Nasscom welcomes H1B, L1 visa relaxations; remains 'cautiously optimistic'

"We believe this is a step in the right direction and encourages the implementing agencies to ensure that US businesses' access to critical talent is not hampered," Nasscom said