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Canada Overhauls Express Entry System, New Rules To Impact Indian Aspirants
Indian professionals seeking to migrate to Canada for better job opportunities may face new challenges, as the North American country announced significant changes to its Express Entry immigration system.
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US Techies Claim IT Firm Gave Their Jobs To Indians On H1-B Visas: Report
A group of American professionals has levelled serious allegations against Indian tech giant Tata Consultancy (TCS) in the latest twist to the ongoing debate over the US visa program for skilled foreign workers.
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US Senator Opposes Biden Administration Move To Revert To H-1B Lotteries
A top Republican Senator has opposed the move of the Biden administration to resort to the traditional lottery system to issue H-1B visas to foreign professionals, saying it is giving Big Tech donors the gift of "cheap" foreign labour at the expense of American workers.
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India-American Business Group Urges Joe Biden To Ease Restrictions On H-1B Visa
A top India-centric American business advocacy group has urged the incoming Biden administration to ease the restrictions on H-1B visas and provide green cards to higher education students with science and mathematics degrees to meet the increasing demand for IT professionals in the country.
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US Court Blocks Two H-1B Regulations Proposed By Trump Administration
In a huge relief to tens of thousands of Indian professionals and top American IT firms, 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.
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Donald Trump Urged To Suspend H-1B Visa Program After Job Loss Amid COVID-19 Layoffs
A US body representing American technology workers has urged President Donald Trump to suspend for this year the H-1B visa programme, the most sought-after among the Indian IT professionals, to protect their interests amidst the massive layoffs in the country due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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US Firm To Pay Over $1 Million Due To H-1B Visa Holders Including Indians
An American employment service company has agreed to pay USD 1.1 million in back wages to nearly 600 H-1B employees, a large number of whom are highly-skilled Indian IT professionals.
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New US Rules Make Hiring Tougher Under H-1B Visa, Popular Among Indians
The Trump administration has introduced a set of stringent provisions to the H-1B visa application process under which American employers must disclose the total number of foreigners already employed by them, making it tougher to sponsor fresh foreign workers. The H-1B visa, popular among Indian tech professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allo...
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H1-B Visa Application Process Begins; 'Zero Tolerance For Errors,' Says US: 10 Points
The US government today began accepting applications for the H-1B visa, considered the most sought-after American work visa, for 2018-19 amid strict evaluation of the applicants by the US administration. While the number of H-1B visas it grants remains the same, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency which proces...
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H-1B Visa Rules: Latest Development Seen 'Positive' For Indian IT
The H-1B programme offers temporary US visas that allow companies to hire highly skilled foreign professionals working in areas with shortages of qualified American workers.
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As President-Elect, Donald Trump Supported H-1B Visa: Book
US President Donald Trump after his election victory had expressed support for H-1B visa regime contrary to his campaign rhetoric against the work visas popular among Indian IT professionals, according to a new book by an American author.
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Indian Techies Stare At 'Self-Deportation' In Proposed H-1B Tweak: Report
The US is considering new regulations aimed at preventing the extension of H-1B visas, predominantly used by Indian IT professionals, as part of president Donald Trump's "Buy American, Hire American" initiative, a media report has said.
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Lot Of Misinformation About H-1B Does Lot Of Good For United States
Acknowledging that there is a "lot of misinformation" about H-1B, a top American Senator has said that this popular work visa, the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals, has benefited the US.
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IT Industry Body Nasscom Steps Up US Lobbying On Visa Concerns
Indian IT industry body Nasscom paid a total amount of $1,50,000 (nearly Rs 1 crore) to its two registered lobbyists in the first quarter of 2017.
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Don't 'Misuse' H-1B Visas: US' Stern Warning To Firms
The Trump administration has warned companies against "misusing" the H-1B work visas programme - sought most by Indian IT firms and professionals - and discriminating against American workers.
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Canada Overhauls Express Entry System, New Rules To Impact Indian Aspirants
Indian professionals seeking to migrate to Canada for better job opportunities may face new challenges, as the North American country announced significant changes to its Express Entry immigration system.
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US Techies Claim IT Firm Gave Their Jobs To Indians On H1-B Visas: Report
A group of American professionals has levelled serious allegations against Indian tech giant Tata Consultancy (TCS) in the latest twist to the ongoing debate over the US visa program for skilled foreign workers.
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US Senator Opposes Biden Administration Move To Revert To H-1B Lotteries
A top Republican Senator has opposed the move of the Biden administration to resort to the traditional lottery system to issue H-1B visas to foreign professionals, saying it is giving Big Tech donors the gift of "cheap" foreign labour at the expense of American workers.
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India-American Business Group Urges Joe Biden To Ease Restrictions On H-1B Visa
A top India-centric American business advocacy group has urged the incoming Biden administration to ease the restrictions on H-1B visas and provide green cards to higher education students with science and mathematics degrees to meet the increasing demand for IT professionals in the country.
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US Court Blocks Two H-1B Regulations Proposed By Trump Administration
In a huge relief to tens of thousands of Indian professionals and top American IT firms, 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.
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Donald Trump Urged To Suspend H-1B Visa Program After Job Loss Amid COVID-19 Layoffs
A US body representing American technology workers has urged President Donald Trump to suspend for this year the H-1B visa programme, the most sought-after among the Indian IT professionals, to protect their interests amidst the massive layoffs in the country due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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US Firm To Pay Over $1 Million Due To H-1B Visa Holders Including Indians
An American employment service company has agreed to pay USD 1.1 million in back wages to nearly 600 H-1B employees, a large number of whom are highly-skilled Indian IT professionals.
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New US Rules Make Hiring Tougher Under H-1B Visa, Popular Among Indians
The Trump administration has introduced a set of stringent provisions to the H-1B visa application process under which American employers must disclose the total number of foreigners already employed by them, making it tougher to sponsor fresh foreign workers. The H-1B visa, popular among Indian tech professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allo...
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H1-B Visa Application Process Begins; 'Zero Tolerance For Errors,' Says US: 10 Points
The US government today began accepting applications for the H-1B visa, considered the most sought-after American work visa, for 2018-19 amid strict evaluation of the applicants by the US administration. While the number of H-1B visas it grants remains the same, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency which proces...
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H-1B Visa Rules: Latest Development Seen 'Positive' For Indian IT
The H-1B programme offers temporary US visas that allow companies to hire highly skilled foreign professionals working in areas with shortages of qualified American workers.
-
As President-Elect, Donald Trump Supported H-1B Visa: Book
US President Donald Trump after his election victory had expressed support for H-1B visa regime contrary to his campaign rhetoric against the work visas popular among Indian IT professionals, according to a new book by an American author.
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Indian Techies Stare At 'Self-Deportation' In Proposed H-1B Tweak: Report
The US is considering new regulations aimed at preventing the extension of H-1B visas, predominantly used by Indian IT professionals, as part of president Donald Trump's "Buy American, Hire American" initiative, a media report has said.
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Lot Of Misinformation About H-1B Does Lot Of Good For United States
Acknowledging that there is a "lot of misinformation" about H-1B, a top American Senator has said that this popular work visa, the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals, has benefited the US.
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IT Industry Body Nasscom Steps Up US Lobbying On Visa Concerns
Indian IT industry body Nasscom paid a total amount of $1,50,000 (nearly Rs 1 crore) to its two registered lobbyists in the first quarter of 2017.
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Don't 'Misuse' H-1B Visas: US' Stern Warning To Firms
The Trump administration has warned companies against "misusing" the H-1B work visas programme - sought most by Indian IT firms and professionals - and discriminating against American workers.
