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US H-1B Visa Quota Full For 2025. What Applicants Should Do Now
A congressional cap of 65,000 H-1B visas for regular applicants and an additional 20,000 visas for US advanced degree holders have been mandated by the US government.
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Explained: New US Guidelines For International STEM Students
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the updated policy guidelines for international students' eligibility for Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
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Explained: Why Are Children Of Indian-Americans Facing Deportation Risk?
Nearly 2,50,000 children of legal immigrants, including a significantly large number of Indian-Americans, are now facing a major risk of being deported from the US after they turned 21 and "aged out".
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Fresh US Guidelines For H-1B Visa Holders Who Have Been Laid Off
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced fresh guidelines for H-1B visa holders who have been terminated from their jobs.
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"Age Is Just A Number": 99-Year-Old Indian Woman Granted US Citizenship
A 99-year-old Indian woman, Daibai, has embarked on a remarkable new journey after being granted US citizenship. Making the announcement, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) described Daibai as a "lively" individual.
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59,100 Indians Acquired US Citizenship In 2023: Report
Over 59,000 Indians were enlisted as bona fide US citizens in 2023, helping the country secure the second slot for the top source country for new citizens in America after Mexico, according to a report.
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US Announces Fresh Selection Criteria For H-1B Visa, New Rules From October
H-1B Visa: In a move to fortify the integrity of the H-1B registration process and mitigate fraud risks, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a final rule for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap.
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Premium Processing Free For H-1B Visas Raised By 12%
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced a 12% increase in visa application processing fees across all categories, including the widely used H-1B visa.
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Cap For H-1B Visa Reached, Successful Applicants Informed: US Immigration Services
The H-1B visa cap for the financial year 2024, beginning October 1, has been reached and all successful applicants have been informed about it, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has said.
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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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Twitter Layoffs Cause Of Concern For H-1B Visa Holders: Report
US Citizenship and Immigration Services give H-1B visa holders a 60-day 'grace period' after termination.
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H-1B Visa Registrations For Fiscal 2023 To Start From March 1, Says US
The registrations for H-1B visa would start on March 1 and remain open till March 18, 2022, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has said in a release.
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'Market Research Analyst' Recognised As Speciality Job For H-1B Visa
In a major victory for H-1B employers, a federal court has approved a settlement under which the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has agreed to qualify market research analyst as a speciality occupation for the purposes of determining H-1B vis
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Seven US Firms Drop H-1B Lawsuit Against US Federal Agency
A group of seven American businesses Monday announced to have dropped an H-1B lawsuit against the US Citizenship and Immigration Services after the federal agency agreed to accept and adjudicate previous decisions on foreign work visas.
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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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US H-1B Visa Quota Full For 2025. What Applicants Should Do Now
A congressional cap of 65,000 H-1B visas for regular applicants and an additional 20,000 visas for US advanced degree holders have been mandated by the US government.
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Explained: New US Guidelines For International STEM Students
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the updated policy guidelines for international students' eligibility for Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
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Explained: Why Are Children Of Indian-Americans Facing Deportation Risk?
Nearly 2,50,000 children of legal immigrants, including a significantly large number of Indian-Americans, are now facing a major risk of being deported from the US after they turned 21 and "aged out".
-
Fresh US Guidelines For H-1B Visa Holders Who Have Been Laid Off
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced fresh guidelines for H-1B visa holders who have been terminated from their jobs.
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"Age Is Just A Number": 99-Year-Old Indian Woman Granted US Citizenship
A 99-year-old Indian woman, Daibai, has embarked on a remarkable new journey after being granted US citizenship. Making the announcement, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) described Daibai as a "lively" individual.
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59,100 Indians Acquired US Citizenship In 2023: Report
Over 59,000 Indians were enlisted as bona fide US citizens in 2023, helping the country secure the second slot for the top source country for new citizens in America after Mexico, according to a report.
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US Announces Fresh Selection Criteria For H-1B Visa, New Rules From October
H-1B Visa: In a move to fortify the integrity of the H-1B registration process and mitigate fraud risks, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a final rule for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap.
-
Premium Processing Free For H-1B Visas Raised By 12%
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced a 12% increase in visa application processing fees across all categories, including the widely used H-1B visa.
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Cap For H-1B Visa Reached, Successful Applicants Informed: US Immigration Services
The H-1B visa cap for the financial year 2024, beginning October 1, has been reached and all successful applicants have been informed about it, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has said.
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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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Twitter Layoffs Cause Of Concern For H-1B Visa Holders: Report
US Citizenship and Immigration Services give H-1B visa holders a 60-day 'grace period' after termination.
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H-1B Visa Registrations For Fiscal 2023 To Start From March 1, Says US
The registrations for H-1B visa would start on March 1 and remain open till March 18, 2022, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has said in a release.
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'Market Research Analyst' Recognised As Speciality Job For H-1B Visa
In a major victory for H-1B employers, a federal court has approved a settlement under which the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has agreed to qualify market research analyst as a speciality occupation for the purposes of determining H-1B vis
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Seven US Firms Drop H-1B Lawsuit Against US Federal Agency
A group of seven American businesses Monday announced to have dropped an H-1B lawsuit against the US Citizenship and Immigration Services after the federal agency agreed to accept and adjudicate previous decisions on foreign work visas.
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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.
