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5000 complaints received on visa frauds after Trump tightens H-1B visa rule

Highly popular among Indian technology professional, the H-1B visa is normally issued for three years and renewed for another three years

Dramatic reduction in H-1B filings by Indian companies, reports US daily

According to media report, evidence suggests market demand for H-1B visas is ebbing

H-1B visa application process begins Apr 2; zero tolerance for minor errors

The H1-B visa has an annual numerical limit cap of 65,000 visas each fiscal year

'90% of work permits given to spouses of H1B visa holders are from India'

The finding is part of report by Migration Policy Institute

Trump's H1B visa policy to hit third-party supplier base of Indian IT firms

US issues 85,000 H1B visas every year, including 20,000 for those with advanced degrees from US universities

Move to change US immigration Bill to help India's technology professional

The amendments would increase worker mobility for individuals on the path to a green card by enabling them to change jobs earlier in the process without losing their place in the green card line

H1B reform Bill seeks to expand annual quota; move may hurt Indian IT firms

Experts say higher salary norm, brain drain could hurt Indian IT firms

H1-B reform bill in US seeks to expand annual quota from 65,000 to 85,000

New H1-B reform bill seeks to expand annual quota from 65,000 to 85,000 =

Apple, Microsoft, Google ask Trump to retain Obama-era rule on H-1B visa

The Trump Administration is reportedly moving ahead with its decision not to give work permits to the spouses of H-1B visa holders, arguing that this displaces genuine American workers

Tech majors urge Trump administration to keep work permits for H-1B spouses

Tech companies have relied on H-1B visas to hire foreign talent, particularly in fields of science, tech, engineering, maths

H1-B visa to Indian techies puts US workers at risk: Republican Senator

Grassely even looked to put blame on the H-1B workers for 'stagnation' of salaries in the technology sector

No disruption in lives of Indian H1B visa holders, clarifies US govt

The US govt says it won't bring any regulatory changes to force H1B visa holders out of the country

H1B visa: Global firms setting up captives in India to tide over changes

While TCS, Infosys and Wipro have stepped up local hiring, global companies are setting up captives in India to tide over the planned changes in H1B visa rules

Trump admin may stop spouses of H1B visa holders from working in the US

In 2016, more than 41,000 of H-4 visa holders were issued work authorisation. This year till June more than 36,000 H-4 visa holders were issued work authorisation

US panel votes to hike pay of H-1B visa holders from $60,000 to $90,000

Legislation also proposes some restrictions on the work visa

Now US will tighten H-1B visa verification too: How this impacts Indians

With the new policy, both H-1B and L1 visa holders will have to follow the eligibility process while applying for visa renewal or extension

Tighter H-1B visa verification, more site visits: Life could get tougher for techies

USCIS has also been asked to enhance the random sampling procedures to also include a more risk based approach that prioritises the recurring violators within the universe of H-1B holders and a random stratified selection of small.

Trump admin makes H-1B visa extension more difficult with new changes

The burden of proof in establishing eligibility is, at all times, on the petitioner, the USCIS said

H-1B visa: Swaraj requests Tillerson not to take any adverse action

She also said that she sought cooperation from Tillerson to address the pending issues related to totalisation and urged him that the US shouldn't do anything that will hurt Indian interests

India reiterates concern on strict H1-B visa norms, seeks US Congress' help

Donald Trump has called for stricter norms for issuance of H1-B visas, largely availed of by Indian IT firms