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H1B visa overhaul could benefit big tech companies

Alphabet's Google told some of its workers not to worry about the changes

Donald Trump backs H1B reforms Bill, says US lawmaker

The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows American firms to employ foreign workers

Indian firms gaming H1B visa system: US lawmaker

Congressman Darrell Issa insisted his legislation will help fix the existing flaws

No need to worry about H1B visa issue for now: Sushma Swaraj

Swaraj said even before there had been a 'flip-flop' in the H1B visa policy by the US

Local hiring to rise? Indian IT cos may cut H1B visa applications next year

Indian IT services firms may apply for lesser number of H1B visas than in the past when the United States begins applications from high technology workers for short term work visas from April 3. While these firms are witnessing a business shift - clients investing on digital and cloud which requires people onsite as against traditional IT services that can be delivered offshore, anti-immigration policies of the US government is deterring them to look at sending engineers on work to the US.US President Donald Trump came to power over rhetoric of strict immigration laws and protection of local jobs. In January, a US lawmaker introduced a bill in the US Congress to mandate companies who employ workers with H1B visa to double the pay to $ 130,000 a year. While it would take longer for this bill to turn into a law, the sentiment against immigrants has Indian firms concerned. On Monday, US officials said there would be an indefinite ban on travellers carrying electronic gadgets, laptops .

US wants PhDs and not mid-level workers under H-1B: Republican Senator

Current system does not bring in the brightest and the best from across the world, the Senator said

H1B visa programme faces onslaught

At least half a dozen Bills have been tabled contending that firms eats into American jobs

We only want the best: H1B, green card to be reformed, says US Senator

He said that the current system does not bring in the brightest and the best from across the world

India open to widest cyber security pact, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

US had last week said it will temporarily suspend premium processing of H-1B visas from April 3

Infosys, Wipro stocks dip in US mkt after suspension of fast tech H1B visas

Suspension of visas would continue up to six months

H1-B visa delay by six months will put pressure on Indian IT firms: Nasscom

The suspension came even as New Delhi pressed for a fair and rational approach on the matter

IT firms in trouble as US halts premium H1B visa processing for 6 months

Citing backlog, authorities put applications on hold from April

US to temporarily suspend special payment for H1B visas

Premium programme allows companies to pay $1,125 to go to top of line ahead of those waiting

Indian IT industry contributes immensely to US economy: Nasscom

The debate in the US over H-1B visas has become a political and emotive issue

S Jaishankar's US visit: H1B, safety of Indians likely to top

Jaishankar will also be holding talks on regional and international issues with senior members

India steps up lobbying with Trump administration to avert H1B visa threat

Earlier, PM Modi urged Washington to keep an open mind on admitting skilled Indian workers

US Congressmen to discuss H1-B visa issue with Ravi Shankar Prasad today

Microsoft's chief Satya Nadella is also scheduled to meet Ravi Shankar Prasad separately on Tuesday

Republican Senator does not expect Trump to weaken H1B visas

H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows American firms to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations

H1B visas help American firms remain competitive, says Navtej Sarna

H1B visa is non-immigrant visa that allows American firms to employ foreign workers

Govt seeks data from industry to take up H1B visa issue with US

Indian IT sector contributes 9.3% to the country's GDP