H-1B Visa: News
21 Mar 2024
United States of AmericaH-1B visa registration deadline tomorrow: All about the new guidelines
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has shifted to a fully digital platform for the H-1B visa registration process this year, with the application deadline set for Friday.
01 Feb 2024
ImmigrantsUS announces fee hike for H-1B, L-1, and EB-5 visas
The United States government announced a significant increase in fees for various non-immigrant visas, including H-1B, L-1, and EB-5, which are popular among Indians seeking to immigrate to the US.
31 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaUS announces new H-1B visa selection criteria, hikes fee
The United States (US) has announced a significant change to its H-1B visa process for 2025, aiming to "strengthen the integrity of [the process] and reduce the potential for fraud."
30 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaUS begins H-1B visa renewal drive domestically for 20,000 applicants
The United States (US) Department of State has launched a five-week pilot program enabling H-1B workers, including Indian nationals, to renew their visas without leaving the country.
19 Dec 2023
United States of AmericaH-1B visa holders can renew their visas without leaving US
The US State Department has approved a pilot program that will enable 20,000 H-1B visa holders, including Indians, to renew their visas without leaving the country.
23 Oct 2023
United States of AmericaWhat US's proposed tweaks to H-1B visa mean for Indians
The United States (US) government is considering modifications to the H-1B visa application process, sparking questions about what aspects will be updated and what stays the same.
14 Oct 2023
United States of AmericaUS increases work permit validity for green card applicants
In a major move that will benefit thousands of Indians living in the United States (US), the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reportedly extended the Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for certain non-citizens.
17 Sep 2023
Donald TrumpWill 'gut' H-1B visa program if elected president: Vivek Ramaswamy
Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has pledged to end the H-1B visa program if he wins the 2024 presidential race.
14 Aug 2023
United States of AmericaWhy Indians are suing US government for denying H-1B visas
At least 70 Indian nationals have reportedly filed a lawsuit against the United States (US) government for denying them H-1B visas.
28 Jun 2023
CanadaCanada announces new work permit for American H-1B visa holders
Canada on Tuesday announced it will establish an open work-permit stream for 10,000 H-1B visa holders in the United States (US), making it easier for foreigners to study and work in the country.
22 Jun 2023
Joe BidenUS may ease H-1B visa norms amid Modi's visit: Report
United States (US) President Joe Biden's government would likely make it easier for Indians to live and work in the country, reported Reuters.
16 Jun 2023
United States of AmericaWill prioritize Indian visa applications: US ahead of Modi's visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, the United States (US) on Thursday said it is making a "huge push" to process as many visa applications in India as possible as a "top priority."
30 Mar 2023
United States of AmericaSpouses of H-1B workers can work in US, rules judge
In a huge relief to foreign workers, especially Indians, a United States (US) district judge ruled that the spouses of H-1B visa holders are eligible to work in the country.
10 Feb 2023
United States of AmericaIndian techies to benefit from US' new H-1B visa rules
In what could be a huge relief for many Indian techies based in the United States (US), the country is set to resume "domestic visa revalidation" in specific categories on a pilot basis, with the goal of expanding it in the coming years.
06 Feb 2023
United States of AmericaUS reduces visa backlog; appointments for Indians at overseas embassies
To clear the piling backlog for visa appointments, the United States Embassy in India announced on Friday that people will now be able to seek appointments through other American embassies and consulates in select countries.
24 Aug 2022
United States of AmericaReached yearly cap of 65,000 H-1B visas for 2023: US
A sufficient number of applications for granting 65,000 H-1B visas — which is the maximum limit for a year as mandated by Congress — had been received by the US for the fiscal year 2023, the US federal agency for immigration services informed on Tuesday.
30 Jan 2022
United States of AmericaH-1B visa registrations for FY23 to begin from March 1
The application process for the much sought-after H-1B visa for fiscal year 2023 will begin on March 1, said the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
13 Mar 2021
Trump AdministrationH-1B visas: US to reconsider objections raised during Trump regime
The Biden administration announced it is ready to reconsider objections or adverse decisions to foreign workers on visas, like H-1B, due to three policy memoranda by the Trump administration that have now been rescinded.
17 Nov 2020
IndiaIn 2019-20, Indian students contributed $7.6 billion to US economy
Even though there was a decline of 4.4% in the total number of Indian students in the United States, their contribution to the economy of the powerful nation was nearly $7.6 billion, said a report titled Opens Doors 2020.
07 Oct 2020
Donald TrumpNew stringent H-1B visa rules likely to affect Indian workers
The US government, led by President Donald Trump, announced significant changes in the H-1B visa program, heavily relied on by tech companies to hire skilled foreign workers.
18 Sep 2020
Donald TrumpPlea of 169 Indians against Trump's H-1B visa move rejected
A United States judge has turned down a plea by 169 Indians challenging President Donald Trump's decision to suspend H-1B visas till the end of this year, a move widely criticized by tech giants.
22 Aug 2020
VirginiaUS: Indian national arrested for $21 million H-1B visa fraud
An Indian national has been arrested in the United States for committing a $21 million visa fraud.
04 Aug 2020
IndiaTrump's new order on H-1B visa hiring setback for Indians
US President Donald Trump, a strong advocate of "America First," on Monday signed an executive order barring federal agencies from hiring foreign technology workers, mainly those on H-1B visas.
23 Jul 2020
US SenateGreen Card waitlist over 195 years for Indians: US Senator
An Indian national hoping for a Green Card would have to wait for over 195 years, said a top United States Senator.
23 Jun 2020
Donald TrumpTrump suspends H-1B, other visas, for the rest of 2020
United States President Donald Trump issued a proclamation, thereby suspending H-1B visas, hugely popular among Indian IT professionals, and other work visas for the rest of this year, just as his country deals with the massive impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
12 Jun 2020
IndiaDonald Trump mulling H-1B visa suspension amid rising unemployment
United States President Donald Trump could suspend a large number of work visas to protect the unemployed Americans in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
31 Mar 2020
White HouseCoronavirus: Anticipating job loss, H-1B workers seek extension in US
With the global economy dwindling in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, professionals working on H-1B visas in the United States fear massive job cuts, hence, they have asked the administration to allow them to stay there for longer.
26 Jun 2019
Narendra ModiUS' Mike Pompeo comes to India, meets Narendra Modi
Amid strained trade ties between India and United States, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday night.
02 May 2019
United States of AmericaIs it getting difficult for H-1B holders to switch jobs
In the recent times, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been denying the approval of applications filed by a new employer on various grounds, thus making it difficult for the current H-1B visa holders to switch jobs in the US.
13 Apr 2019
Trump AdministrationUSCIS denied 32% of new H-1B applications in first quarter
The National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), a non-partisan think-tank, analyzed the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) database of the H-1B visas denied in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019.
06 Apr 2019
United States of AmericaUSCIS has received 'sufficient number of applications' for H-1B visa
The USCIS, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, yesterday released a notification that it has reached the authority mandated 65,000 cap of H-1B visas for the fiscal year 2020.
23 Mar 2019
Donald TrumpIndians 'buying' green cards increased by 300% in 2 years
In an enormous leap, the number of Indians issued EB-5 visas in the US has gone up by three times in the last two years.
20 Mar 2019
Donald TrumpUS to begin accepting H-1B petitions from next month
The US will start accepting applications for H-1B visas for the next fiscal year from April 1, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said yesterday and announced the launch of a new data hub to increase the transparency of the work visa program popular among Indian IT companies and professionals.
19 Mar 2019
Trump AdministrationUS to accept new H-1B visa petitions from 1 April
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be reportedly accepting new H-1B visa petitions for fiscal 2020 from 1 April. For these, the employment start date would be 1 October, reported American Bazaar.
19 Feb 2019
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)Good news for Indians: US introduces 15-day H-1B visa processing
In what comes as good news for Indian professionals seeking to work in the US, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), announced last week that it will resume premium processing for all H-1B visa applications filed on or before December 21, 2018, starting Tuesday.
09 Feb 2019
GoogleUS could lift per country green card limits: Details here
In what could turn out to be good news for Indian professionals, two identical bills backed by powerful legislators and companies like Google have been introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate to end the per country limit for green cards.
11 Jan 2019
Donald TrumpTrump announces major H-1B changes, including path to citizenship
On Friday, US President Trump announced that major changes would be made to the H-1B visa program that is widely used by Indian IT professionals and Indian IT firms.
14 Dec 2018
DetroitUS: Indian-techie, who assaulted sleeping-woman on flight, gets 9-years jail
A federal court in Detroit sentenced an Indian techie to nine years in prison after he was convicted of assaulting a sleeping woman on a plane.
01 Dec 2018
Trump AdministrationUS proposes changes to H-1B visas; favors highest-paid foreign workers
The Trump administration yesterday proposed major changes to the H-1B application process with the aim of awarding the visa to the most skilled and highest paid foreign workers.
01 Dec 2018
Trump AdministrationNew H-1B rules proposed, might benefit some Indians
In yet another shake-up of H-1B visa rules, the Trump administration, on Friday proposed major changes to the H-1B application process.
26 Nov 2018
Donald TrumpH-1B visa: New system for visa application has been approved
April onwards, companies hiring foreigners to work in the US through the H-1B visa route will have to pre-register electronically for the annual H-1B lottery, and will then have to file 'full-fledged applications' for the winners.
17 Nov 2018
United States of AmericaUS: Bill to protect work authorization of H-1B spouses introduced
A legislation seeking to prohibit the Trump administration from revoking the work authorization of spouses of H-1B visa holders, including Indians, has been introduced in the US Congress by two lawmakers who said that eliminating this benefit would force many foreign workers to use their talents to compete against American businesses.
09 Nov 2018
ImmigrantsDramatic increase in number of H-1B visas being held up?
Claiming there has been a "dramatic increase" in the number of H-1B visas being held up, a coalition of American employers representing top IT companies has alleged that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is acting outside of its own regulations.
09 Nov 2018
Donald TrumpTrump wants H-1B visas in highly-skilled jobs, not outsourcing roles
The Donald Trump administration wants to make changes in the existing H-1B visa provisions so that it attracts highly skilled foreign workers, as opposed to what it has now evolved into as an "outsourcing" role, the White House yesterday.
03 Nov 2018
CaliforniaIndian-American arrested over H-1B visa fraud in Silicon Valley
A 46-year-old Indian-American was arrested yesterday morning in California on charges of H-1B visa fraud.
23 Oct 2018
New JerseyTCS among top 10 firms to get certifications for H-1B
According to data from the US Department of Labor, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the only Indian company among the top 10 companies to have been awarded foreign labor certifications for H-1B visas for the fiscal year 2018.
20 Oct 2018
North AmericaOnly 10% of Indian applicants received Green Cards last year
Latest official figures released by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have revealed that a meagre 10% of Indian Green Card applicants received their Green Cards last year.
18 Oct 2018
IndiaTrump administration to propose major changes to H-1B visa rules
The Trump administration has said it is planning to "revise" the definition of employment and specialty occupations under the H-1B visas, a move which will have a detrimental impact on Indian IT companies and small and medium-sized contractual firms mostly owned by Indian-Americans.
16 Oct 2018
US Immigration PolicyLawsuit against US immigration agency over shorter H-1B visa duration
An IT advocacy group representing more than 1,000 small IT companies mostly run by Indian-Americans has filed a lawsuit against the US immigration agency for issuing H-1B visas for durations shorter than three years.
22 Sep 2018
Trump AdministrationH-4 visa work permits to be revoked, many Indian-Americans affected
The Trump administration is clamping down on H-4 visa holders.
14 Sep 2018
United States of AmericaUS firm violates labor provisions, asked to pay $300,000 penalty
A US-based IT staffing company has been asked to pay over $300,000 (over Rs. 2cr) to 12 H-1B employees for paying them far below their salary and imposed a penalty of over $45,000 (Rs. 32L) for violating the labor provisions.
13 Sep 2018
US Immigration PolicyThe US has found another way to deny H-1B visas
On Tuesday, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented a new rule that allows US authorities to reject visa applications, petitions, and requests over mistakes and missing documents without giving an applicant the chance to correct the error.
31 Aug 2018
Donald TrumpThere is no change in H-1B visa policy: US official
There is no change in the US' H-1B visa policy which is currently undergoing a review to ensure that it does not disadvantage US workers or wages, a senior Trump Administration official has said.
25 Aug 2018
AppleApple, JPMorgan, Pepsi express concerns over Trump's H-1B policy
H-1B visas have been a touching topic ever since Donald Trump became the US President.
01 Aug 2018
United States of AmericaAll unselected H-1B visa petitions for FY 2019 returned: US
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) yesterday said that it has returned all the unselected H-1B visa petitions for the fiscal year 2019, beginning October 1 which were submitted to the agency in April.
01 Aug 2018
IndiaThe most common types of US visas for Indians
The US is one of the world's most visited countries and anyone wishing to enter it must first obtain a visa.
31 Jul 2018
Donald TrumpIndian H-1B visa petitions are getting rejected more than ever
According to a report by an American non-profit body, there has been a marked increase in denial of H-1B visa petitions of Indians, as compared to people of other nationalities.
15 Jul 2018
United States of AmericaRejected H-1B visas, wealthy Indians have found a 'golden' ticket
With increasing restrictions on H-1B visas, Indians' dreams of working in the US and eventually getting permanent residency have taken a blow.
03 Jul 2018
Donald TrumpEnd-of-American-dream: Indian techie returns after not getting paid, records video
The American dream may have lost its charm, at least this is what an Indian techie who makes videos for YouTube has said.