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US Introduces Bill To Reform H-1B, L-1 Visa Programme
A group of influential lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the US Senate to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes and usher in more transparency in the recruitment of foreign workers.
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US Plans New Move On H-1B Visa, Will Benefit Thousands Of Indian Techies
In a move that could benefit tens of thousands of foreign tech workers on H-1B and L1 visas, the US is planning to resume "domestic visa revalidation" in certain categories on a pilot basis with the goal of scaling it up in the next few years.
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Bill To Reform H-1B Visa Process Brought In US Senate With Focus On Skill
Seeking to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes, a bipartisan group of influential senators have introduced a legislation in the US Senate.
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US Drops In-Person Interviews For H-1B, L-1 Visas For Now As Covid Surges
Amid growing concerns of COVID-19 surge, the US on Thursday (local time) is temporarily dropping an in-person interview requirement for some work-visa categories - H-1B, L-1 and O-1.
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Donald Trump's H-1B Visa Order To Cost US Firms $100 Billion: Report
President Donald Trump''s executive order restricting entry of skilled foreign workers into the US, mainly on H-1B and L1 visas, has resulted in an estimated loss of USD 100 billion to companies and will have lasting negative impacts on firms in US, according to a prominent American think-tank.
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Suspension Of Work Visas To Free Nearly 5.25 Lakh Jobs In US: White House
The temporary suspension of foreign work visas including H-1B and L1, that benefit Indian IT professionals, is expected to free up to 5,25,000 jobs in the US, senior administration officials said after President Donald Trump issued a proclamation in this regard.
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H-1B Curbs: US Will Find It Difficult To Cope Without Indian Workers, Says Suresh Prabhu
The US has tightened the norms for issuing the most sought-after H-1B and L1 visas under the Trump administration.
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New US Memo Makes It Tougher To Renew H-1B Visa
In a new directive, the Trump administration has made it more difficult for the renewal of non-immigrant visas such as H-1B and L1, popular among Indian IT professionals, saying that the burden of proof lies on the applicant even when an extension is sought
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In US, Arun Jaitley Makes Strong Case For Reforms In H1-B/L1 Visa Processes
Highlighting the contribution of skilled Indian professionals to the US economy, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has made a strong case for reforms in H1-B/L1 visa processes during bilateral talks with the US Treasury Secretary and US Commerce Secretary.
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H-1B Visa Issue: Indian Techies Have Other Options As Well, Say Experts
L1 visas facilitate the temporary transfer of a foreign worker in the managerial, executive or specialised knowledge category to the US to continue employment with an office of the same employer.
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Flurry Of Bills To Curb H-1B Visa Programme Alarms Indian IT Sector
Authors of all these bills from both the Republican and the Democratic parties believe that H-1B work visas tend to replace American workers.
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Donald Trump's New Executive Order To Clamp Down On H-1B Visas
As per the leaked draft order, Trump would reverse Obama's extension of the duration of the optional practical training work visas.
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H-1B Visa Curbs Coming Soon, Promises Trump's Pick For Attorney General
In the past, both Mr Sessions and Mr Grassley have worked together to bring legislations on H-1B visas that badly hit Indian IT companies.
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US Must Commit Not To Discriminate Against Indian Firms: Nasscom
Lauding India's decision to ask the United States to find a just and non-discriminatory solution to the visa issue, software body Nasscom on Wednesday said the US should revisit the decision on visa fee hike and commit against such "discriminatory steps" in future.
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'Despite Hiked Fee, No Drop In Number Of H1B, L1 Visas Issued'
Despite a recent steep hike in fee, there is no drop in the number of visas issued to Indian professionals by the US government, a top US official said.
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US Introduces Bill To Reform H-1B, L-1 Visa Programme
A group of influential lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the US Senate to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes and usher in more transparency in the recruitment of foreign workers.
-
US Plans New Move On H-1B Visa, Will Benefit Thousands Of Indian Techies
In a move that could benefit tens of thousands of foreign tech workers on H-1B and L1 visas, the US is planning to resume "domestic visa revalidation" in certain categories on a pilot basis with the goal of scaling it up in the next few years.
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Bill To Reform H-1B Visa Process Brought In US Senate With Focus On Skill
Seeking to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes, a bipartisan group of influential senators have introduced a legislation in the US Senate.
-
US Drops In-Person Interviews For H-1B, L-1 Visas For Now As Covid Surges
Amid growing concerns of COVID-19 surge, the US on Thursday (local time) is temporarily dropping an in-person interview requirement for some work-visa categories - H-1B, L-1 and O-1.
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Donald Trump's H-1B Visa Order To Cost US Firms $100 Billion: Report
President Donald Trump''s executive order restricting entry of skilled foreign workers into the US, mainly on H-1B and L1 visas, has resulted in an estimated loss of USD 100 billion to companies and will have lasting negative impacts on firms in US, according to a prominent American think-tank.
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Suspension Of Work Visas To Free Nearly 5.25 Lakh Jobs In US: White House
The temporary suspension of foreign work visas including H-1B and L1, that benefit Indian IT professionals, is expected to free up to 5,25,000 jobs in the US, senior administration officials said after President Donald Trump issued a proclamation in this regard.
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H-1B Curbs: US Will Find It Difficult To Cope Without Indian Workers, Says Suresh Prabhu
The US has tightened the norms for issuing the most sought-after H-1B and L1 visas under the Trump administration.
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New US Memo Makes It Tougher To Renew H-1B Visa
In a new directive, the Trump administration has made it more difficult for the renewal of non-immigrant visas such as H-1B and L1, popular among Indian IT professionals, saying that the burden of proof lies on the applicant even when an extension is sought
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In US, Arun Jaitley Makes Strong Case For Reforms In H1-B/L1 Visa Processes
Highlighting the contribution of skilled Indian professionals to the US economy, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has made a strong case for reforms in H1-B/L1 visa processes during bilateral talks with the US Treasury Secretary and US Commerce Secretary.
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H-1B Visa Issue: Indian Techies Have Other Options As Well, Say Experts
L1 visas facilitate the temporary transfer of a foreign worker in the managerial, executive or specialised knowledge category to the US to continue employment with an office of the same employer.
-
Flurry Of Bills To Curb H-1B Visa Programme Alarms Indian IT Sector
Authors of all these bills from both the Republican and the Democratic parties believe that H-1B work visas tend to replace American workers.
-
Donald Trump's New Executive Order To Clamp Down On H-1B Visas
As per the leaked draft order, Trump would reverse Obama's extension of the duration of the optional practical training work visas.
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H-1B Visa Curbs Coming Soon, Promises Trump's Pick For Attorney General
In the past, both Mr Sessions and Mr Grassley have worked together to bring legislations on H-1B visas that badly hit Indian IT companies.
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US Must Commit Not To Discriminate Against Indian Firms: Nasscom
Lauding India's decision to ask the United States to find a just and non-discriminatory solution to the visa issue, software body Nasscom on Wednesday said the US should revisit the decision on visa fee hike and commit against such "discriminatory steps" in future.
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'Despite Hiked Fee, No Drop In Number Of H1B, L1 Visas Issued'
Despite a recent steep hike in fee, there is no drop in the number of visas issued to Indian professionals by the US government, a top US official said.
