Page 2 - Us Visas

US court seeks joint status on prospects of work authorisation for H4 visas

An H-4 visa is issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to immediate family members (spouse and children under 21 years of age) of the H-1B visa holders

Lawmakers urge Biden to extend work authorisations to H-1B holders' spouses

A group of 60 US lawmakers urged Biden to revoke a Trump administration policy and extend validity of work authorisation documents for H4 visa holders, who are spouses of those possessing H-1B visas

US visa policy that supports Indian talent is win-win for both: Jaishankar

US President Donald Trump has this year restricted several categories of work visas, blocking the flow of skilled Indian workers into the United States

Greater localisation, offshoring to cut visa hike impact for Indian IT cos

Experts say the visa price hike impact will be minimal as IT firms are already sitting on comfortable margins due to absence of travel and reduction of other discretionary costs

Colleges win immigration battle, but haunted by fears for US reputation

Universities say the Trump administration's repeated attempts to curb immigration have sent students a message that they aren't welcome in the United States

174 Indians in US file lawsuit against Trump's proclamation on H-1B visa

Donald Trump, on June 22, suspended issuing of H-1B work visas till the end of the year

US to hit Huawei staff with visa bans for aiding govts in rights abuses

Pompeo said Huawei employees found to be providing material support to regimes engaging in human rights violations and abuses globally

180 US academic institutions join lawsuit against student visa restrictions

Some 180 academic institutions in the US have joined a lawsuit against President Donald Trump administration's decision to ban foreign students taking only online courses

US noted India's concerns over new visa rule for foreign students: MEA

The Trump administration has announced those F-1 and M-1 (non-academic and vocational students) visa holders planning to take online classes only will not be allowed to remain in the US

Trump's temporary ban on immigration visas leaves tech industry miffed

The US press reported that the Trump administration is also weighing several additional changes to legal immigration via regulation

Visa suspension likely to cause minimal disruption for Indian IT firms

Recessionary environment, travel restriction to minimise the impact to a large extent

US to consider extension applications of non-immigrant visas amid Covid-19

Typically the USCIS can extend the stay of any Non-Immigrant Visa application based on genuine and urgent conditions

US freezes all visa services worldwide to halt coronavirus spread

Missions will resume routine visa services as soon as possible

Indians hold 93% H4 visas issued by US allowing spouse to work: Jaishankar

Jaishankar said that the Donald Trump administration has indicated that it "may review it sometime"

No relief for aged-out kids in US: F-1 visa, deportation their only option

In US, once the children of H-1B work visa holders turn 21, they can no longer continue with their H-4 visas, which are typically meant for dependents

Muslim ban: US to consider grandparents, nephews as close family for visas

A US District Judge had ruled on Thursday that excluding grandparents and others defied common sense

Are you 'extraordinary'? If so, you can get around Trump's H-1B order

Indians are turning to niche visas that require certain distinctions and achievements

40% decline in US visas for Pakistanis; 28% increase for India

Experts believe drop in visas may indicate more visa applicants are subject to excessive scrutiny