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US Introduces Bill To Reform H-1B, L-1 Visa Programme
A group of influential lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the US Senate to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes and usher in more transparency in the recruitment of foreign workers.
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US Plans New Move On H-1B Visa, Will Benefit Thousands Of Indian Techies
In a move that could benefit tens of thousands of foreign tech workers on H-1B and L1 visas, the US is planning to resume "domestic visa revalidation" in certain categories on a pilot basis with the goal of scaling it up in the next few years.
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Bill To Reform H-1B Visa Process Brought In US Senate With Focus On Skill
Seeking to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes, a bipartisan group of influential senators have introduced a legislation in the US Senate.
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US Drops In-Person Interviews For H-1B, L-1 Visas For Now As Covid Surges
Amid growing concerns of COVID-19 surge, the US on Thursday (local time) is temporarily dropping an in-person interview requirement for some work-visa categories - H-1B, L-1 and O-1.
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Donald Trump's H-1B Visa Order To Cost US Firms $100 Billion: Report
President Donald Trump''s executive order restricting entry of skilled foreign workers into the US, mainly on H-1B and L1 visas, has resulted in an estimated loss of USD 100 billion to companies and will have lasting negative impacts on firms in US, according to a prominent American think-tank.
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Suspension Of Work Visas To Free Nearly 5.25 Lakh Jobs In US: White House
The temporary suspension of foreign work visas including H-1B and L1, that benefit Indian IT professionals, is expected to free up to 5,25,000 jobs in the US, senior administration officials said after President Donald Trump issued a proclamation in this regard.
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New US Memo Makes It Tougher To Renew H-1B Visa
In a new directive, the Trump administration has made it more difficult for the renewal of non-immigrant visas such as H-1B and L1, popular among Indian IT professionals, saying that the burden of proof lies on the applicant even when an extension is sought
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In US, Arun Jaitley Makes Strong Case For Reforms In H1-B/L1 Visa Processes
Highlighting the contribution of skilled Indian professionals to the US economy, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has made a strong case for reforms in H1-B/L1 visa processes during bilateral talks with the US Treasury Secretary and US Commerce Secretary.
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Will Continue to Raise H-1B, L1 Visa Fee Hike With US: Prasad
The Telecom Minister was speaking on the sidelines of the annual Heads of Circles Conference organised by the Department of Posts.
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Will Continue To Raise H-1B, L1 Visa Fee Hike With US: Ravi Shankar Prasad
The Centre will continue to take up the issue of hike in visa fees for Indian software professionals working in the US at the highest level with that government, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Sunday.
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US Hikes H1B, L1 Visa Fee; To Hit Indian IT Companies
In a blow to Indian IT firms, the US has notified an additional fee of up to USD 4,500 for certain categories of the popular H-1B and L-1 visas.
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Barack Obama Raises H-1B Visa Fee; Signs Spending Bill
US President Barack Obama today signed into law a USD 1.8 trillion spending package which among other things introduces a hefty USD 4,000 fee for certain categories of H-1B visa and USD 4,500 for L1 visa.
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PM Modi Conveys IT Industry's Concerns To Barack Obama Over Proposed Visa Law
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared with US President Barack Obama the concerns of Indian IT industry and professionals on the proposed legislation in the US Congress relating to popular H 1B and L1 visas.
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The great American dream gets costlier
Even as the Empire State building was lit up in the colours of the Indian flag to celebrate India's Independence day in Washington, the great American dream for the Indian professional may just be beginning to fade away. US President Barack Obama has signed a Border Security Bill that will increase the application cost of H1B and L1 visas.According...
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US raises H-1B, L1 visa application fee by $2000
The US Senate today approved a substantial increase in application fees for H-1B and L1 visas, most sought after by Indian IT professionals to fund a $ 600 million emergency package to improve security along the porous Mexican border.The proposed massive increase in H-1B and L1 visa application fee would primarily affect the top Indian IT companies...
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US Introduces Bill To Reform H-1B, L-1 Visa Programme
A group of influential lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the US Senate to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes and usher in more transparency in the recruitment of foreign workers.
-
US Plans New Move On H-1B Visa, Will Benefit Thousands Of Indian Techies
In a move that could benefit tens of thousands of foreign tech workers on H-1B and L1 visas, the US is planning to resume "domestic visa revalidation" in certain categories on a pilot basis with the goal of scaling it up in the next few years.
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Bill To Reform H-1B Visa Process Brought In US Senate With Focus On Skill
Seeking to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes, a bipartisan group of influential senators have introduced a legislation in the US Senate.
-
US Drops In-Person Interviews For H-1B, L-1 Visas For Now As Covid Surges
Amid growing concerns of COVID-19 surge, the US on Thursday (local time) is temporarily dropping an in-person interview requirement for some work-visa categories - H-1B, L-1 and O-1.
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Donald Trump's H-1B Visa Order To Cost US Firms $100 Billion: Report
President Donald Trump''s executive order restricting entry of skilled foreign workers into the US, mainly on H-1B and L1 visas, has resulted in an estimated loss of USD 100 billion to companies and will have lasting negative impacts on firms in US, according to a prominent American think-tank.
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Suspension Of Work Visas To Free Nearly 5.25 Lakh Jobs In US: White House
The temporary suspension of foreign work visas including H-1B and L1, that benefit Indian IT professionals, is expected to free up to 5,25,000 jobs in the US, senior administration officials said after President Donald Trump issued a proclamation in this regard.
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New US Memo Makes It Tougher To Renew H-1B Visa
In a new directive, the Trump administration has made it more difficult for the renewal of non-immigrant visas such as H-1B and L1, popular among Indian IT professionals, saying that the burden of proof lies on the applicant even when an extension is sought
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In US, Arun Jaitley Makes Strong Case For Reforms In H1-B/L1 Visa Processes
Highlighting the contribution of skilled Indian professionals to the US economy, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has made a strong case for reforms in H1-B/L1 visa processes during bilateral talks with the US Treasury Secretary and US Commerce Secretary.
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Will Continue to Raise H-1B, L1 Visa Fee Hike With US: Prasad
The Telecom Minister was speaking on the sidelines of the annual Heads of Circles Conference organised by the Department of Posts.
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Will Continue To Raise H-1B, L1 Visa Fee Hike With US: Ravi Shankar Prasad
The Centre will continue to take up the issue of hike in visa fees for Indian software professionals working in the US at the highest level with that government, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Sunday.
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US Hikes H1B, L1 Visa Fee; To Hit Indian IT Companies
In a blow to Indian IT firms, the US has notified an additional fee of up to USD 4,500 for certain categories of the popular H-1B and L-1 visas.
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Barack Obama Raises H-1B Visa Fee; Signs Spending Bill
US President Barack Obama today signed into law a USD 1.8 trillion spending package which among other things introduces a hefty USD 4,000 fee for certain categories of H-1B visa and USD 4,500 for L1 visa.
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PM Modi Conveys IT Industry's Concerns To Barack Obama Over Proposed Visa Law
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared with US President Barack Obama the concerns of Indian IT industry and professionals on the proposed legislation in the US Congress relating to popular H 1B and L1 visas.
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The great American dream gets costlier
Even as the Empire State building was lit up in the colours of the Indian flag to celebrate India's Independence day in Washington, the great American dream for the Indian professional may just be beginning to fade away. US President Barack Obama has signed a Border Security Bill that will increase the application cost of H1B and L1 visas.According...
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US raises H-1B, L1 visa application fee by $2000
The US Senate today approved a substantial increase in application fees for H-1B and L1 visas, most sought after by Indian IT professionals to fund a $ 600 million emergency package to improve security along the porous Mexican border.The proposed massive increase in H-1B and L1 visa application fee would primarily affect the top Indian IT companies...
