Browsing: H-1B visa

US, Indian business groups criticize move would harm US economy, slow down covid recovery.

Praising community for hard work promises “an immigration system that powers our economy.”

New tool to crackdown on US employers exploiting H-1B program.

President fires two top honchos on camera before limiting H-1B workers in government contracts.

The Executive Order also targets outsourcing of federal work to foreign workers.

US Chamber says restrictions will push investment abroad, inhibit economic growth, reduce job creation.

Instead of increasing jobs for locals, restrictions spur offshoring, suggests research by US think tank. 

Dave will take questions on new H-1B and F-1 visa rule changes.

Faced with $1.2 billion deficit, USCIS may furlough 13,000 staffers.

H-1B workers built this country, says Democratic presidential candidate.

Cato Institute says Trump ban based on a misreading of economic statistics.

Immigration attorney Nandini Nair discusses the impact of the new executive order issued by President Trump on Monday.

Assurance comes amid mounting criticism of new Trump ban.

Trump issues a new executive order banning H-1B, H4, L1, J and H-2B visas through December.

What are the implications of Trump’s new executive order?

Scarcity of high-skill professionals could stall robust recovery when covid crisis abates. 

The Wall Street Journal reports that L-1, H4 EAD and OPT are also likely to be affected.

Republicans are ratcheting up pressure to tighten curbs on visa coveted by Indians. 

The State Department unable say when U.S. missions in India will reopen to stamp passports.

Visa rules once worked in favor of H-1B workers by guaranteeing decent pay and job security. But now they are working against the visa holders.

Exclusive: Family separations, job losses and financial worries take heavy toll on people awaiting visa renewals, as U.S missions in India remain closed.

Senators Tom Cotton, Ted Cruz, Chuck Grassley and Josh Hawley want new H-1B visas suspended.

Flexibility for responding covers all requests issued between March 1 and July 1, 2020.

From asylum seekers to new citizens, petitioners to get new appointment notices. 

H-1B visa holders dodge a bullet for now.