Jaitley will take up H-1B visa issue in US visit: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, currently on a visit to the US, will take up with the American administration the matter of restrictions on H-1B visas, the government said on Thursday.
Apr 20, 2017, 18:37 PM IST
Donald Trump orders overhaul of H-1B visas, Indian techies to be hit
In a blow to Indian IT industry and professionals, US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order for tightening the rules of the H-1B visa programme to stop its "abuse" and ensure that the visas are given to the "most-skilled or highest paid" petitioners.
Apr 19, 2017, 19:47 PM IST
Nasscom cautions over revamp of lottery system for H-1B visas
Industry body Nasscom on Wednesday warned that the US' move to replace the lottery system for issuing H-1B work visas with a merit-based approach could have "unintended consequences" even as it sought to downplay any immediate impact on IT companies this year.
Apr 19, 2017, 17:29 PM IST
Life beyond H-1B: Try L1, EB5 visas, experts suggest
The cap for US H-1B visas for 2018 may have been reached but immigration experts say that Indian applicants, who form the majority of the recipients of such visas, have other options as well -- such as the L1 and EB5 visas.
Apr 19, 2017, 12:50 PM IST
Govt talking with US administration on H1-B visa, says Nirmala
The government is holding talks with the US administration over the H1-B visa issue and also working with the industries, Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said
Apr 08, 2017, 22:46 PM IST
Indian computer programmers no more required in US, eligibility over for H-1B Visa
The policy memorandum released by the United States government over the weekend clearly states that computer programmers are no more eligible for H1-B visa regime by default.
Apr 05, 2017, 19:16 PM IST
H1b system needs 'common sense' reforms: Congressman Ro Khanna
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has said the US needs to "remain open" to immigrants who contribute to creating jobs and help shape the economy, as he called for "common sense" reforms in the H1B visa system.
Mar 30, 2017, 10:57 AM IST
US court dismisses case against H-1B lottery system
A US court has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the lottery system adopted to determine successful applicants for H-1B visas, the most sought after by Indian IT firms and professionals.
Mar 29, 2017, 13:07 PM IST
Indian firms gaming H-1B visa system, new rule to help fix existing flaws
Indian firms, which account for the bulk of H1B visas, have "gamed" the system, an influential American lawmaker alleged and insisted his legislation introduced in the Congress will help fix the existing flaws.
Mar 28, 2017, 13:05 PM IST
'Replacement of American workers not the intent of H1B visas'
Asserting that replacement of American workers is not the intent of H-1B work visa, the Trump administration nominee for Labour Secretary has acknowledged the shortage of skilled workers in the US.
Mar 23, 2017, 12:44 PM IST
Infosys not to apply for H-1B visas for junior employees
Infosys has not raised visa requests for systems engineers and senior systems engineers.
Mar 20, 2017, 11:18 AM IST
H-1B visa row: Our IT companies not stealing US jobs, but creating them, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
Union IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday said Indian infotech companies are not stealing American jobs but are in fact creating employment avenues in the world's largest economy.
Mar 17, 2017, 18:33 PM IST
US wants PhDs and not mid-level workers under H-1B: Senator
H-1B work visa and employment- based green card categories, popular among Indian-Americans, are often not consistent with their purposes as they do not bring in PhDs and computer scientists but only mid-level data management workers, a top Senator has said.
Mar 09, 2017, 16:41 PM IST
US suspends fast-track processing for highly skilled H-1B visa; Indian outsourcers likely to feel the heat
US authorities are temporarily suspending the speedy, premium processing of a visa which is often used by tech firms to recruit foreign skilled workers.
Mar 05, 2017, 14:17 PM IST
US will need more H-1B if businesses, manufacturing return: S Jaishankar
US will need more H-1B visa-holding skilled professionals if more businesses and manufacturing come back to the US under President Donald Trump`s plans, according to Indian Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar.
Mar 04, 2017, 14:41 PM IST
Know how Donald Trump's merit-based immigration proposal could benefit Indians
US President Donald Trump`s proposal for a merit-based immigration system has the potential to benefit Indians, a large number of whom have high levels of education and skills.
Mar 01, 2017, 19:30 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman to hold meeting with industry on US visa issue soon
Amid concerns being raised by India Inc on the US visa regime, the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Monday said it will soon hold a meeting with industry including Nasscom to discuss the issue.
Feb 06, 2017, 18:14 PM IST
H1B overhaul: IT cos see costs rise, dearth of skilled workers
Indian IT firms face the risk of higher operational costs and shortage of skilled workers with the proposed overhaul of popular H-1B visa regime by American President Donald Trump, leading to a sharp slide in tech stocks and prompting India to convey its concerns to the US.
Jan 31, 2017, 19:18 PM IST
H-1B Visa: 32-year-old Indian-origin, manager in IT company pleads guilty for committing visa fraud in US
Hari Karne, who hails from Hyderabad, faces a maximum potential penalty of five years in prison and a USD 250,000 fine if convicted.
Dec 17, 2016, 14:53 PM IST
Will fight to stop foreign H1B visa holders replacing American workers: Donald Trump
Is President-elect Donald Trump's policy on outsourcing going to sound death knell for the H-1B visas?
Dec 10, 2016, 11:26 AM IST