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...]
US Think Tank Advises Easing of H1B Visa Restrictions and Green Cards for STEM Graduates
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) proposes green cards for STEM graduatesThink tank proposes easing H1B visa restrictionsGreen card waitlist has over 300,000 Indians Easing of H1B visa restrictions and green cards for STEM graduates in the USA could benefit the country and a proposal has been put forth by the Council on Foreign Relations to bring about this change. Let's … [Read more...]
The Rising H1B Rejection Rate -Is the American Dream Dying?
H1B initial visa denial rates quadruple from 6% in 2015 to 24%H1B continuing employment visa denial rates reach 12%Denial rates for American firms rising at a much lower rate For many software engineers, the chance to be sent to the USA on an H1B visa is the factor that pushes them into the field. The dream is to work in America for long enough to get a Green Card and … [Read more...]
