In a move that was not completely unexpected, the Trump administration has extended the temporary ban on work visas and suspended the entry of immigrants on temporary work visas into America till December 31st, 2020. The H1 visa suspension is aimed at increasing employment opportunities for American citizens. H1 Visa Suspension - Who Does it Impact? The visa programs … [Read more...]
H1B Visa Fee – How Much Does It Cost To Apply For The Visa?
Proposal to H1B visa fee hike to fund the expansion of the apprentice programCurrently, employers pay around $5,000 per H1B visa applicationIndian IT firms to be hit the hardest Updated the article on 19th June 2020 with USCIS visa fee hike proposal An application for the H1B visa must be sponsored by the company employing the immigrant. Under the current norms, … [Read more...]
COVID-19 And The US Immigration Ban: The Plight Of International Students And IT Professionals
US President Trump recently announced a temporary suspension of all immigration into the country. The announcement contained no specifics and was made as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the US economy. The move could affect around 660,000 people. In the executive order suspending immigration temporarily, Trump also halted the issuing of the new green cards … [Read more...]
COVID- 19: H1B Visa Holders In The US Petition For 180 Day Stay Back
The Coronavirus pandemic has severely hit businesses and industries all around the globe. This has led to huge layoffs in the US especially in the IT industry. The H1B visa for international tech professionals happens to be the most sought –after visa to the US among Indians. Fearing even more layoffs in the comings weeks and months, H1B visa holders in the US have requested … [Read more...]
COVID-19 – Visa Freeze By US Embassy In India And Its Effect On IT Sector
Taking into consideration the growth scale of the novel Coronavirus- COVID-19 outbreak, several nations have issued visa and travel restrictions. Entry restrictions have been issued to international travelers by many governments including the United States of America and India. The US Embassy in India has started to cancel all visa appointments (non-immigrant visas and … [Read more...]
