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This Trump Pick Might Spell Trouble For Indian Techies, H-1B Visa Seekers
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed immigration hardliner and close aide, Stephen Miller, as his White House deputy chief of staff for policy. Miller was also a central figure behind several of Mr Trump's policies on immigration.
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Indians Moving To Canada Due To Outdated H-1B Policy, US Lawmakers Told
Experts said that highly skilled Indian nationals, including students, are choosing Canada over America.
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US To Reconsider Objections To H-1B Visas During Donald Trump Regime
The Biden administration on Friday said it is willing to reconsider the objections or adverse decisions to foreign workers on visas like H-1B due to the three policy memos by the previous Trump administration which now have been rescinded.
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Facebook Said to Be Probed by US Agency for 'Systemic' Racial Bias in Hiring, Promotions
A US agency investigating Facebook for racial bias in hiring and promotions has designated the probe as "systemic," attorneys for three job applicants and a manager who claim the company discriminated against them said.
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Biden Administration Delays Implementation Of Trump-Era Rule On H-1B Visa
The Biden administration has announced that it is delaying the H-1B policy of the previous Trump administration on allocation of the popular foreign work visas by continuing with the lottery system until December 31, 2021, to give the immigration agency more time to develop, test and implement the modifications to the registration system.
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Biden's New Plan For H-1B Visas, Green Cards Likely To Benefit Thousands
US President-elect Joe Biden plans to increase the number of high-skilled visas, including the H-1B, and eliminate the limit on employment-based visas by country, both of which are expected to benefit tens of thousands of Indian professionals impacted by some immigration policies of the outgoing Trump administration.
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US Visa Policy Supporting Indian Talent Is "Win-Win" For Both: S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that a United States visa policy that supports Indian talent is mutually beneficial and a "win-win" for both the countries.
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"Short-Sighted Policy": Harvard University On Suspension Of H-1B, Other Work Visas
The temporary suspension of foreign work visas, including the most sought-after H-1B visas, is a short-sighted policy that threatens scholarly engagement, a top US university has said.
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Trump's Move On Immigration Will Hurt US: Indian-American Trade Group
The temporary suspension of H-1B and other non-immigrant visas by President Donald Trump along with other restrictive policies on immigration is detrimental to the United States and its economy, president of a top American business advocacy group has said.
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These IT Firms Are Banned From Applying For US H-1B Visas, Says Report
A new study from National Foundation for American Policy shows that the US government is making things worse for major Indian IT companies.
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Big Increase In Denial Of H-1B Visas, Indian IT Firms Worst Hit: Study
The Trump administration's restrictive immigration policies have led to massive increase in the rejection of petitions for H-1B visas with the highest denial rate among major Indian IT companies, according to a study carried out by an American think-tank.
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Will End Permits For Families Of H-1B Visa Holders In 3 Months: US
The Trump administration in the United States has told a federal court that its decision to revoke work permits to H-4 visa users, a significant majority of whom are Indian-Americans, is expected within the next three months, a move which will have a major impact on Indian women as they are the major beneficiary of the Obama-era rule.
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Top US CEOs Worried About Changes Being Made To H-1B Visa Review Process
The Trump administration's "inconsistent" immigration policies, including on the H1-B visa for professionals, could "disrupt" operations of American firms and inflict "substantial harm" on their competitiveness, CEOs from top US companies have warned.
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As Trump Tightens Visa Rules, US Says "Qualified Indians" Welcome, But...
As the Trump administration continues to tighten screws on the H-1B visa programme, United States consul general in Mumbai, Edgard Kagan, says his country encourages and welcomes "qualified Indians".
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In New US Policy, H-1B Visas Can Be Rejected Without Warning Applicants
H-1B Visa: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services recently updated its guidance, taking a much stricter approach to approving applications that are largely filed by those seeking work in the tech industry.
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This Trump Pick Might Spell Trouble For Indian Techies, H-1B Visa Seekers
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed immigration hardliner and close aide, Stephen Miller, as his White House deputy chief of staff for policy. Miller was also a central figure behind several of Mr Trump's policies on immigration.
-
Indians Moving To Canada Due To Outdated H-1B Policy, US Lawmakers Told
Experts said that highly skilled Indian nationals, including students, are choosing Canada over America.
-
US To Reconsider Objections To H-1B Visas During Donald Trump Regime
The Biden administration on Friday said it is willing to reconsider the objections or adverse decisions to foreign workers on visas like H-1B due to the three policy memos by the previous Trump administration which now have been rescinded.
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Facebook Said to Be Probed by US Agency for 'Systemic' Racial Bias in Hiring, Promotions
A US agency investigating Facebook for racial bias in hiring and promotions has designated the probe as "systemic," attorneys for three job applicants and a manager who claim the company discriminated against them said.
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Biden Administration Delays Implementation Of Trump-Era Rule On H-1B Visa
The Biden administration has announced that it is delaying the H-1B policy of the previous Trump administration on allocation of the popular foreign work visas by continuing with the lottery system until December 31, 2021, to give the immigration agency more time to develop, test and implement the modifications to the registration system.
-
Biden's New Plan For H-1B Visas, Green Cards Likely To Benefit Thousands
US President-elect Joe Biden plans to increase the number of high-skilled visas, including the H-1B, and eliminate the limit on employment-based visas by country, both of which are expected to benefit tens of thousands of Indian professionals impacted by some immigration policies of the outgoing Trump administration.
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US Visa Policy Supporting Indian Talent Is "Win-Win" For Both: S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that a United States visa policy that supports Indian talent is mutually beneficial and a "win-win" for both the countries.
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"Short-Sighted Policy": Harvard University On Suspension Of H-1B, Other Work Visas
The temporary suspension of foreign work visas, including the most sought-after H-1B visas, is a short-sighted policy that threatens scholarly engagement, a top US university has said.
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Trump's Move On Immigration Will Hurt US: Indian-American Trade Group
The temporary suspension of H-1B and other non-immigrant visas by President Donald Trump along with other restrictive policies on immigration is detrimental to the United States and its economy, president of a top American business advocacy group has said.
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These IT Firms Are Banned From Applying For US H-1B Visas, Says Report
A new study from National Foundation for American Policy shows that the US government is making things worse for major Indian IT companies.
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Big Increase In Denial Of H-1B Visas, Indian IT Firms Worst Hit: Study
The Trump administration's restrictive immigration policies have led to massive increase in the rejection of petitions for H-1B visas with the highest denial rate among major Indian IT companies, according to a study carried out by an American think-tank.
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Will End Permits For Families Of H-1B Visa Holders In 3 Months: US
The Trump administration in the United States has told a federal court that its decision to revoke work permits to H-4 visa users, a significant majority of whom are Indian-Americans, is expected within the next three months, a move which will have a major impact on Indian women as they are the major beneficiary of the Obama-era rule.
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Top US CEOs Worried About Changes Being Made To H-1B Visa Review Process
The Trump administration's "inconsistent" immigration policies, including on the H1-B visa for professionals, could "disrupt" operations of American firms and inflict "substantial harm" on their competitiveness, CEOs from top US companies have warned.
-
As Trump Tightens Visa Rules, US Says "Qualified Indians" Welcome, But...
As the Trump administration continues to tighten screws on the H-1B visa programme, United States consul general in Mumbai, Edgard Kagan, says his country encourages and welcomes "qualified Indians".
-
In New US Policy, H-1B Visas Can Be Rejected Without Warning Applicants
H-1B Visa: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services recently updated its guidance, taking a much stricter approach to approving applications that are largely filed by those seeking work in the tech industry.
