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Allow Green Cards, H-1B visas for healthcare workers, Senator urges Trump

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise

Trump urged to suspend H1B, other visas after 26 mn Americans lose jobs

The letter, dated April 23, was released to the media on Friday, a day after Trump issued an executive order that suspended issuing of new Green Cards for the next 90 days

Trump immigration order to last 30-90 days, apply to permanent immigrants

Other workers such as those on so-called H1-B visas would be covered in a separate action

Covid-19: No deportation, but no coming back either for H1B visa holders

Generally, individuals on short visa stays must depart the US before their authorised period of admission expires.

US allows H-1B visa applicants to continue in country, cites coronavirus

Indians are the biggest beneficiaries of the H-1B visa programme, but many of them are stranded in the US.

Coronavirus impact: Indian expats with expired visas on sticky wicket

Senior government officials have confirmed that no evacuation flights to the US are on the radar, given the surge in cases to above 245,000 (as of Friday), in the country.

H1B visa holders seek 180-day stay in US post-unemployment period

The current federal rules require an H-1B visa holder to leave the US along with their family members within 60 days of losing their job.

US may soon start denying Green Cards to immigrants seeking public benefits

The move might affect a number of Indians who are on H-1B visas and are in long ques to get permanent legal residency

Trump visit: Nasscom to lobby for mobility of skilled software executives

During the visit of the US President, it will also raise concerns relating to rising H1B curbs

India pitches for H-1B visa holders, says movement of people deepened ties

Pitching strongly for H-1B visa holders, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday reiterated the significant contribution made by movement of persons in a fair and non-discriminatory manner to the deepening of bilateral ties between India and the United States. People to people ties have been one of the defining elements of our friendship, Jaishankar told reporters at a joint news conference here with the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo along with the Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Defense Secretary Mark Esper. "We take great pride in the achievements of Indians and Indian Americans in the United States and their contribution to American society, economy and polity," he said. "Trade and services, including the movement of persons in a fair and non-discriminate discriminatory manner has contributed significantly to the deepening of ties," Jaishankar said. Looking forward to working with the US side to nurture and sustain these ties, Jaishankar said the two countries ha

Infosys fined $800,000 for worker misclassification, tax fraud in US

California initiated legal actions against Infosys after a compliant was filed by whistleblower Jack 'Jay' Palmer, a former Infosys employee

India accounted for 22% of all visa-related searches to US in 2018: Survey

Overall, the top 10 countries accounted for nearly 56.5 per cent of all foreign visa-related searches in 2018, the report added

India to convince US that tapping into Indian talent is in mutual benefit

The minister added that denials rates have not gone up only for Indian companies but for all companies.

Relief for Indians in US: Spouses of H1B visa holders can continue to work

Indians, in particular women, are the greatest beneficiary of the rule hat allowed spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in US

Top headlines: Nilekani's take on Infosys crisis; H1-B denials hit IT firms

From H1-B visa to Infosys' whistleblower case, here are the top news stories that made headlines today

H1-B visa denial rate spikes under Trump; Indian IT firms worst-hit

In the first three quarters of fiscal 2019, US Citizenship and Immigration Services adjudicators denied 24 per cent of H-1B petitions for "initial" employment

Indian IT firms' margins under pressure as H1B visa rejections increase

Latest data from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) shows rejection rates for H1B visa petitions has touched a high under the Donald Trump administration

Bad news for US visa seekers: New rules could disqualify half of applicants

The rule is part of Republican Trump's efforts to curb both legal and illegal immigration, an issue he has made a cornerstone of his presidency

H1B visa: US lawmakers worried about spike in Request for Evidences

A spike in unnecessary Requests for Evidence (RFEs) from the agency freezes case processing and drains adjudication resources

H1B fee used to fund apprentice program to spur training: US Commerce Secy

The commerce secretary said the additional public funding could help establish new apprenticeship programs in the travel and tourism industry