Page 5 - Latest Updates on H1B Visa
Indian IT services firms relying less on visas as approval rates nosedive
According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services data, the share of Indian companies among the top 10 visa recipients has dropped from 51 per cent to 24 per cent during the 2016-19 period.
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Assessing impact of Donald Trump's decision on blocking H-1B visas: MEA
The decision by the Trump administration is going to impact a large number of Indian IT professionals and several American and Indian companies who were issued H-1B visas by the US government
 "Assessing impact of Donald Trump's decision on blocking H-1B visas: MEA")
Families separated by Trump visa order fear long-term psychological damage
A new immigration order issued by President Donald Trump on Monday that bars the entry of holders of certain temporary work visas
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Donald Trump defends suspending Green Card applications till Dec 31
Trump, seeking another term in the White House in the November 3 presidential election, on Monday said the step was essential to help millions of Americans
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H-1B visa ban will harm businesses relying on immigrants workers: Lawmakers
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise
 "H-1B visa ban will harm businesses relying on immigrants workers: Lawmakers")
Visa politics
New H1-B ban would also hurt US companies
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Things to know: Trump suspends H1B, other visas till 2020-end.What it means
The presidential proclamation that temporarily blocks foreign workers entering on H1B visas, are for skilled employees, and L visas for managers and specialised workers being transferred
 "Things to know: Trump suspends H1B, other visas till 2020-end.What it means")
'Consider benefits of H1-B': Shringla on US reviewing non-immigration visa
In engagements with the US, India has emphasized that this has been a mutually-beneficial partnership that should be nurtured, he said
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IT stocks: Street shrugs off Trump's extension of ban on H1-B visas
Work-from-home and increased local hiring should help mitigate its impact
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Suspension of H-1B, other work visas a big blow to US industry: USISPF
President Trump on Monday issued the proclamation to temporarily suspend a number of popular non-immigrant visas
 "Suspension of H-1B, other work visas a big blow to US industry: USISPF")
Visa suspension likely to cause minimal disruption for Indian IT firms
Recessionary environment, travel restriction to minimise the impact to a large extent
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H-1B, L-1 visas suspension 'mildly negative' for Indian IT firms: Icra
Indian IT companies have reduced their dependence on the visas because of the tightening of visa issuances
 "H-1B, L-1 visas suspension 'mildly negative' for Indian IT firms: Icra")
Unstamped visa holders, new applicants in a fix over Trump's order
Around 1,500 non-resident Indians, who travelled for family emergencies and annual vacations are stranded in India since the lockdown
Businesses, colleges plead with Donald Trump to preserve work visas
To not have peers from other countries collaborating side by side with Americans is going to be a setback for the country
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American lawmakers urge Trump to revoke temporary suspension of H-1B visas
Suspending this programme will only weaken our economy and our health care workforce at a time when the need to strengthen both is as clear as ever, Krishnamoorthi said
Top headlines: Trump's temporary visa ban upsets IT industry, and more
Business Standard brings to you a snapshot of events which made it to the headlines today
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Trump considering suspending H1B visa over rising US unemployment: Report
H-1B is the most coveted foreign work visas for technology professionals from India
Top headlines: GST Council meet, Trump may suspend H1B visas, and more
Business Standard brings to you a snapshot of events that made it to the headlines today
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Trump blocks H1B visa; businesses say decision will hurt US recovery
Trump also blocked those entering on H-2B seasonal worker visas, which are used by landscapers and other industries
US economy to grow slowly than hoped due to Covid-19: Fed official
Since February, US employers have cut nearly 20 million jobs from payrolls, reversing almost 10 years of job gains, according to the Labor Department
 "US economy to grow slowly than hoped due to Covid-19: Fed official")
