Page 2 - Latest Updates on H1B Visa
H-1B visa registration for 2022 to begin on Mar 9, results by Mar 31
The registration process for the H-1B visa application for the next fiscal year will begin on March 9 and the successful applicants through a computerised draw of lots would be notified by March 31
 "H-1B visa registration for 2022 to begin on Mar 9, results by Mar 31")
H-1B registration for 2022 to start on Mar 9, lottery results by Mar 31
The successful applicants through a computerised draw of lots would be notified by March 31
Senator opposes Biden's return to lottery system for issuing H-1B visas
A top Republican Senator has opposed the move of the Biden administration to resort to the traditional lottery system to issue H-1B visas, saying it's giving Big Tech donors "cheap" foreign labour
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Rise in onshore hiring, Covid-19 may reduce visa demand in tier-I IT firms
Last year, Infosys revealed plans to hire 12,000 American workers over the next two years, bringing its hiring commitment in the US to 25,000 over five years
 "Rise in onshore hiring, Covid-19 may reduce visa demand in tier-I IT firms")
US: Biden admin delays implementation of Trump era rule on H-1B visa
On January 7, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced to do away with the traditional lottery system in deciding the successful applicants for the H-1B visas
 "US: Biden admin delays implementation of Trump era rule on H-1B visa")
Biden admin withdraws move to rescind work authorisation for H-1B spouses
An H-4 visa is issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to immediate family members (spouse and children under 21 years of age) of the H-1B visa holders, most of whom are Indians
 "Biden admin withdraws move to rescind work authorisation for H-1B spouses")
Infosys CEO to accelerate hiring from US, Europe even after Trump departure
While the bulk of Infosys's recruitment remains in India -- with 15,000 grads enlisted over the past 12 months -- Infosys is laying the foundation for more hiring abroad at a rapid clip
 "Infosys CEO to accelerate hiring from US, Europe even after Trump departure")
Biden administration delivers early win for H4 spouses of H1B workers
After years on cliff edge, the H4 community is relieved. "We've had enough," said an Atlanta resident who has a valid H4 employment authorisation document
 "Biden administration delivers early win for H4 spouses of H1B workers")
US will have to keep in mind broad strategic ties with India: Navtej Sarna
Though Trump's policy on China is likely to continue, the sharp rhetoric will be missing, says Navtej Sarna, former ambassador to the US and high commissioner to the UK
 "US will have to keep in mind broad strategic ties with India: Navtej Sarna")
India's tech industry hails Joe Biden's stand on immigration, H-1B rules
Trump admin had placed several curbs and made unfavourable changes to the H-1B visa rules. Biden has either withdrawn or frozen some of these provisions
 "India's tech industry hails Joe Biden's stand on immigration, H-1B rules")
Trump extends freeze on H-1B visas until Mar 31; IT professionals miffed
Donald Trump has extended the freeze on the most sought-after H-1B visas along with other types of foreign work visas by three months to protect American workers
Trump's biggest H-1B changes blocked: What it means for Indian techies
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
 "Trump's biggest H-1B changes blocked: What it means for Indian techies")
Indian tech firms to benefit as US court junks controversial Trump rules
In October, the Trump govt brought two policies that tightened eligibility for foreign workers applying for non-immigrant visas and raised minimum pay for foreign employees on high-skill work visas
 "Indian tech firms to benefit as US court junks controversial Trump rules")
Silicon Valley looking forward to Biden undoing Trump's immigration rules
Tech advocates are reportedly eager to work with incoming Biden administration and reverse several of Trump's immigration policies, especially those that created barriers for high skilled visa holders
 "Silicon Valley looking forward to Biden undoing Trump's immigration rules")
Biden to increase H-1B visa limit, remove country quota for green cards
Biden is expected to reverse the move of the outgoing Trump administration to revoke work permits to the spouses of H-1B visas
 "Biden to increase H-1B visa limit, remove country quota for green cards")
Biden admin likely to provide US citizenship to over 500,000 Indians
The Biden administration will support family-based immigration and preserve family unification as a core principle of the US'' immigration system, which includes reducing the family visa backlog
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Trump admin proposes to scrap computerised lottery to select H-1B visas
The Trump administration has proposed to scrap the computerised lottery system to grant H-1B work visas to foreign technology professionals and replace it with a wage-level-based selection process
Beyond 2+2
India must secure its own regional interests as well
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US proposes not to issue business visa for H-1B speciality occupations
The State Department has proposed not to issue temporary business visas for H-1B speciality a move which could affect hundreds of Indians
Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's 'haphazard' new H-1B visa rules
Seventeen individuals and organisations, including universities and businesses, in their lawsuit, have challenged the US Department of Labour's recent rule on wages related to H-1B visas
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