Page 3 - Latest Updates on H1B Visa
India's tech industry hails Joe Biden's stand on immigration, H-1B rules
Trump admin had placed several curbs and made unfavourable changes to the H-1B visa rules. Biden has either withdrawn or frozen some of these provisions
 "India's tech industry hails Joe Biden's stand on immigration, H-1B rules")
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
 "Trump extends freeze on H-1B visas until Mar 31; IT professionals miffed")
Trump's biggest H-1B changes blocked: What it means for Indian techies
A US court has blocked two H-1B regulations proposed by the Trump administration to restrict the ability of American companies to hire foreign employees
 "Trump's biggest H-1B changes blocked: What it means for Indian techies")
Indian tech firms to benefit as US court junks controversial Trump rules
In October, the Trump govt brought two policies that tightened eligibility for foreign workers applying for non-immigrant visas and raised minimum pay for foreign employees on high-skill work visas
 "Indian tech firms to benefit as US court junks controversial Trump rules")
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
 "Silicon Valley looking forward to Biden undoing Trump's immigration rules")
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 admin likely to provide US citizenship to over 500,000 Indians")
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
 "Biden to increase H-1B visa limit, remove country quota for green cards")
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
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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
Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's 'haphazard' new H-1B visa rules
Seventeen individuals and organisations, including universities and businesses, in their lawsuit, have challenged the US Department of Labour's recent rule on wages related to H-1B visas
 "Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's 'haphazard' new H-1B visa rules")
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
 "Indian IT cos to pay 40% higher wages due to new visa rules: US think tank")
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
 "US Chambers of Commerce and NAM file lawsuit against recent H1B regulations")
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
 "Indian IT firms to gain as US court blocks Trump ban on H1B, work visas")
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
 "US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban, says Prez exceeded his 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
 "India eyes services concessions, easier visa rules in UK trade pact")
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 announces $150 million for H1B One Workforce training programme")
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
 "US court turns down challenge to Donald Trump's temporary ban on H-1B")
