In a move that would relieve thousands of foreign professionals, the presidential commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders has unanimously approved a recommendation for H1-B stamping within the USA. The recommendation was approved during a meeting of the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders at the White House … [Read more...]
Curbs On H-1B Visa Removed – Can The Indian IT Sector Benefit From Biden’s Decision?
The Biden-led US government has removed the curbs on H-1B visa and this will be a huge relief to the IT (Information Technology) sector in India. The IT firms in India are the biggest users of the H-1B visa and this is also is one of the most sought-after visas to the US by Indians. Read: President Biden’s New Immigration Bill 2021 Gives Indians A Reason To Cheer Curbs … [Read more...]
H1B Visa Process Of Selection To Be Amended
The H1B visa process of selection has been amended by the United States recently. The new process aims to give preference to skill and salary over the current process based on the lottery system. According to the authorities from the USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) the H-1B temporary work visa program is being abused and exploited by employers. They are … [Read more...]
US Immigrant Visas And Work Visa Restrictions Extended Till 31st March 2021
The restrictions on US immigrant visas including H1B visas, work visas, and green cards have been extended till the 31st of March 2021. This was announced by the US administration led by President Donald Trump. The restrictions were set to expire on the 31st of December 2021. Read: No More Country Cap For Employment-Based Green Cards – S386 Bill ExplainedH1B Visa … [Read more...]
No More Country Cap For Employment-Based Green Cards – S386 Bill Explained
Immigrants who have applied for employment-based green cards can finally see a glimmer of hope. The US Senate, under the presidency of Senator Kevin Cramer, has removed the country cap for H-1B visas by passing the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act or S386 bill. The bill clears the existing backlog of highly skilled green card applicants who have come to the US with … [Read more...]
