Indian IT firms traditionally dependent on H1B visas looking at alternativesIT companies pursuing urgent H1B visa applications but not keen on premium processingLocal hiring being seen as a better alternative Indian IT firms have traditionally been dependent on the H1B visa to get specialist employees to the USA. However, a few days after the window for H1B visa applications … [Read more...]
The H1B Approval Rates In The USA Continue To Drop
18,400 fewer H1B visas awarded in the fiscal year 2018Approval rates continue to drop for the first half of 2019 to reach 79%Drop attributed to the tightening of immigration norms For the fiscal year 2018, the approval rate of H1B visas has dropped by 10%. This has been attributed largely to the tightened immigration norms put in place by the US Citizenship and Immigration … [Read more...]
Denials And Delays Of H1B Visa Processing – Lawsuit Against USCIS
Mass litigation campaign filed by ITServe against the USCIS challenging the new visa regulationsUS District Court not persuaded by USCIS arguments on the need for ‘guaranteed work assignments’USCIS to submit an explanation for issues with H1B visa processing within 2 weeks Recent changes in the H1B visa policy have led to a number of applications being denied and delayed. IT … [Read more...]
Working In The USA – Is The Country Losing The Tech Edge?
63% of H1B recipients for FY 2020 held Master’s degreesFor software companies, work experience is often considered a better teacher than universitiesAmerican labor markets also hit by new immigration policies If you are thinking of working in the USA, get a Post Graduate degree. The new US immigration policy favors applicants with postgraduate degrees over others. While this … [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 An application for the H1B visa must be sponsored by the company employing the immigrant. Under the current norms, employers spend approximately $5,000 as H1B visa fee. This may be set to change with … [Read more...]
