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...]
H4 Visa Work Authorization – Can The Visa Holders Continue Working In The USA?
Following the many changes made to the H1B visa policy, the USCIS is now looking at changes in policy regarding the H4 visa work authorization. And Spouses of H1-B visa holders with a valid H-4 visa can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the US government has agreed to review and possibly revoke the Employment Authorization Document (EAD). This document is needed by … [Read more...]
The Fate Of H4 Visa Holders When The H4EAD Program Gets Repealed
H4EAD introduced in May 2015Rescinding this permit may affect as many as 1 lakh IndiansMarch 18th is the deadline for the US Department of Homeland Security to announce changes The US Department of Homeland Security may soon repeal the H4EAD program that has allowed a number of H1B spouses to work in the USA. This could affect 1 lakh, Indian immigrants. Read on to find out … [Read more...]
Country Cap For Green Card Should Be Lifted – US Senator Orrin Hatch
Senator Orrin Hatch is pushing for lifting the country cap for Green Card. According to the Senator, the emphasis should be on skill not on the country cap. He is of the opinion that it is the country cap that is creating a backlog in green card issuing. In fact, there are certain laws that set a cap for green card each year to a given country. For immigrants aspiring to … [Read more...]
H1B Visa – Everything You Should Know
The USCIS began accepting H1B visa applications for the coming fiscal year on April 2nd, 2018. In less than a week, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services said that it had already received over 65,000 visa applications. Today, the program is not only the most popular route of getting to the USA but also the most highly debated. While some claim that these visa holders give … [Read more...]
