The number of immigrants who became citizens increased by 15% between 2017 and 2018Indians are the second largest group of immigrants-turned-citizensEligibility to vote cited as one of the reasons for applying for citizenship Immigration norms in the USA have been tightened over the past few years to make it increasingly difficult for people to migrate to the country. … [Read more...]
H4 Visa Work Authorization – Can The Visa Holders Continue Working In The USA?
Schedule published by Homeland Security suggests EAD for H4 visa holders to be removedThe move may affect up to 200,000 H4 visa holdersIndians account for the maximum number of EADs awarded to H4 visa holders 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. This change could affect … [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...]
Trump’s Merit Based Immigration And Green Card System – Key Points
The US President, Donald Trump, announced a new immigration plan and green card system which is based on merit. It is important to note that he started his presidential campaign in 2015 saying that Mexico is not sending the best people to America and he indented to change that. Four years later, he has put forward a plan to select the best immigrants from other countries. … [Read more...]
