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US company agrees to pay $345,000 in compensation for H1-B violations

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

US judge refuses to grant preliminary injunction against H-1B visa ban

The case was brought by a group of 169 Indian nationals, who recently visited India after living in the US on work visas, and are now attempting to return

India closely engaged with US admin on visa issues, including H1B: MoS MEA

India is engaged with US administration and its Congress on issues related to movement of Indian professionals including those pertaining to the H1B visa, said Minister of State for External Affairs

Infosys plans to hire additional 500 tech employees in Rhode Island by 2023

In 2017, Infosys had committed to hiring 10,000 American workers over two years, and has created 13,000 jobs in the US to date

If elected, will stand with India in confronting threats facing it: Biden

He said that he will work on expanding two-way trade between the two nations and take on big global challenges like climate change and global health security

Biden promises H-1B reform, to eliminate country quota for Green Cards

Companies depend on H-1B to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China

Hope Indian professionals are continued to be welcomed in US: Indian envoy

In June, President Donald Trump banned the entry into the US of workers in several key non-immigrant visa categories, including the H-1B until the end of the year

Nasscom welcomes H1B, L1 visa relaxations; remains 'cautiously optimistic'

"We believe this is a step in the right direction and encourages the implementing agencies to ensure that US businesses' access to critical talent is not hampered," Nasscom said

Nasscom 'cautiously optimistic' on exemptions in US non-immigrant visa ban

Nasscom said it has consistently raised the importance of visa holders working in the tech sector, particularly those who would be delivering services designated essential

Democratic lawmakers urge visa restrictions be eased for healthcare workers

Donald Trump has restricted the entry of workers in several key non-immigrant visa categories, including the H-1B

Nasscom slams US move to stop federal agencies from hiring foreign workers

The order directs the heads of each federal department and agency to review the use of offshore services as well as temporary foreign labour

Infosys, TCS: How to trade IT stocks after Trump's order on H-1B visa use

The overall trend on the Nifty IT index looks optimistic as the 50-day moving average (DMA) formed a positive crossover with 200-DMA, resulting in the Golden Cross.

'Hire American': Trump signs executive order to restrict H1B visa use

H-1B cannot be used to destroy American jobs, says US president about work programme used by Indian IT professionals.

US business groups file lawsuit, seek to overturn Trump's work visa order

H-1B visas are set aside for skilled workers, especially in the technology industry, and H-4 visas are given to their spouses

US work visa suspension 'unfortunate'; to have 'minimal impact' on ops: HCL

Larger rival TCS had called the move by the US government "unfortunate and unfair"

Ongoing threats discussed, but India silent on it: US on Ladakh standoff

The discussions included ongoing threats to the rules-based international order, bilateral and multilateral diplomatic cooperation

US H-1B visa suspension to effect Indians, should be revoked: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi in a tweet said, "America has benefited enormously by embracing India's vast talent pool through its H-1B program"

Suspension of H-1B visa, queries on WFH dominate Infosys' virtual AGM

The 39th AGM, which was held virtually for the first time, was attended by 1,771 shareholders through video conferencing

Letter to BS: Self-reliance is not just rhetoric, but the need of the hour

Trump has made it clear that he sees restricting immigration as a key poll plank

Letter to BS: Trump is doing everything to bolster re-election bid

His decision to temporarily suspend new work visas for foreigners, including H-1Bs, is one proof of him using Covid-19 as an opportunity to harden immigration laws in the run-up to the Nov poll