Yes, H1B Visa status is undergoing changes at a faster pace. For many Indians, the United States still represents the dream life. However, moving and living in the US is not easy. One of the most common visas Indians apply for is the H1B visa. This visa allows an individual to live and work in the US. They can also bring their families along with them and apply for a Green Card … [Read more...]
No Modification to H1B Visa Extension Policy
Indians holding an H1B visa can breathe a sigh of relief as rumors of changes to the H1B visa extension policy have been put to rest. Days after reports were first heard that H1B visas may not be extended over 6 years, the Trump administration announced that no such proposals were being considered. This move affects over 750,000 Indians and their families in the United … [Read more...]
H-1B Visas to Become Cheaper as US Congress Eliminates Outsourcing Fee
In a significant development the US Congress has allowed to drop the $2000 H-1B visa fee that is often termed as outsourcing fee. The visa fee was intended to discourage outsourcing by companies that rely on H-1B visas to replace U.S. workers. The development has a direct bearing on the Indian IT offshore industry as many Indian IT firms were forced to pay this outsourcing … [Read more...]
US Decides to Allow Work Permits to Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders
There is good news for spouses of professionals in the US who are holders of H-1B visas. The US government has decided to grant the spouses work permits. This means that the spouses of H-1B visa holders (also known as H-4 dependants) will now be able to work during their stay in the US. This change is scheduled to be effective from 26th May, 2015. The direction to implement … [Read more...]
