India continues to engage with the US on H-1B visa issue after USCIS announces new proposal by January 2019
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) India is continuing to engage with the US over the H-1B visa, largely availed of by Indian IT companies, after the
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New policy makes it easier for USCIS to refuse visa applications without RFE
Atlanta, GA, August 17, 2018: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently posted a policy memorandum (PM) that provides guidance to USCIS adjudicators regarding their discretion
USCIS issues revised final guidance on unlawful presence for students and exchange visitors
Washington, DC, August 11, 2018: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a revised final policy memorandum related to unlawful presence after considering feedback received
H4 work ban could negatively impact families & businesses, say researchers
Atlanta, GA: Under Trump’s administration, USCIS is planning to reverse the 2015 final rule that granted eligibility and work permits for spouses of high skilled (H1-B
US suspends premium processing of H-1B visa petitions
Image courtesy: http://www.optnation.com Washington, March 21 (IANS) The US on Wednesday announced the suspension of premium processing of all H-1B visa petitions for fiscal year 2019.
US makes H-1B visa approval tougher for 3rd-party worksites
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) In a move that is likely to hit Indian IT firms and their employees, the Trump administration has announced a new measure
US may stop spouses of H-1B visa holders from working
Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s administration is set to propose revoking a rule that makes spouses of thousands of H1-B visa holders
US 'golden visa' scheme may be extended: Experts
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Though the three-month extension of the US’ EB5 visa scheme ends on December 8, experts are of the view that
Trump administration introduces green card hurdle
Washington, Aug 26 (IANS) US immigration authorities will soon require an in-person interview for certain applicants for green cards, a change that is likely to
Only 17% of total 85,000 visas go to Indian companies per year: Official
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) A large chunk of US firms ride on the back of the services provided by Indian companies, Information Technology Secretary