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New H-1B concern: Immigration authorities seeking home addresses and biometrics
US officials have begun demanding the home addresses and biometrics from H-1B applicants which has become a major point of concern for immigration lawyers
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 01:42 AM IST
Shrey Banerjee
Indian H-1B holder with DUI history reenters US smoothly? Sparks Reddit debate
A DUI history didn't prevent an Indian H-1B visa holder from reentering the US, while Prince Harry faces legal woes from his memoir revealing past drug use.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 09:11 AM IST
Why Apple, Amazon, Google are advising H-1B employees to stay in the US
India tops the list of H-1B visa recipients, with around 65,000 granted annually through a lottery system, followed by China and Canada, according to USCIS data
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 04:43 PM IST
H-1B lottery results are rolling out: Submitted? Selected? Here’s your next move
H-1B visa applicants can check their status via the USCIS portal, employers, or legal representatives, as notifications are released in phases.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 02:26 PM IST
H-1B petition FAQs: 5 key things to remember while filling out form I-129
The H-1B visa registration for FY 2026 ended on March 24, 2025. Employers of selected applicants can file full petitions from April 1, 2025.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 02:22 PM IST
H-1B petition filing starts: When is the deadline? Here's a quick rundown
The H-1B visa registration for FY 2026 closed on March 24, 2025. If registrations exceed the cap, a lottery will select recipients, with results by early April.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 10:54 AM IST
US immigration attorneys issue travel risk warning for Indian H-1B holders
Despite not being on the US' proposed travel ban list, India has become a more difficult destination to return to due to enhanced checks.
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 08:05 PM IST
H-1B visa: US warns businesses against preferring migrant workers
A federal agency called the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was tasked with investigating the matter and safeguarding jobs for US workers.
Updated on Mar 05, 2025 09:21 AM IST
H-1B visa: New programme rules to take effect from Jan 17: Will Indians benefit?
Major changes to the H-1B visa program will take effect on January 17, aiming to enhance efficiency in hiring foreign talent in the US.
Published on Jan 17, 2025 10:37 AM IST
US government moving towards permanent visa renewal process within the country
The US Department of State aims to implement a permanent H1B visa renewal program domestically by 2025, following a successful pilot in early 2024.
Published on Jan 16, 2025 09:12 AM IST
New H-1B ruling shows Indian talent is not ‘special’ anymore. What it means
The success of Indian IT firms contrasts with the contentious H-1B visa debate in the US, revealing political rifts.
Published on Jan 09, 2025 10:24 AM IST
Indian tech companies take fifth of US H-1B visas: Infosys, TCS, Cognizant lead
24,766 out of the total 1.3 lakh H-1B visas were issued to Indian-origin companies in the April-September 2024 period
Published on Jan 06, 2025 11:14 AM IST
H-1B visa: Here's how much it will cost you in 2025
The H-1B work visa program of the US which allows employers there to hire foreign workers, also comes with several fees that vary based on multiple factors
Published on Jan 06, 2025 10:03 AM IST
India says H-1B visas will help professionals following Trump, Musk support
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stressed the mutual benefits of skilled professional mobility with the US, particularly concerning H-1B visas.
Published on Jan 04, 2025 02:53 PM IST
Ex-Nvidia techie shares his ordeal after USCIS rejected his PR application
Yuchen Jin's green card application was denied by USCIS, citing insufficient impact compared to Apple.
Published on Dec 25, 2024 11:31 AM IST
Trump appointing Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy is bad news for H-1B
Stephen Miller is named Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy by Donald Trump, indicating a revival of strict immigration measures.
Published on Nov 15, 2024 12:49 PM IST
HT Exclusive: Visa expert shares immigration tips for Indian students in the US
While Indian students chase success in the US amidst the immigration system, visa expert highlights the challenges, charts some possible hack for H-1B lottery.
Published on Sep 28, 2024 07:29 PM IST
Indian-origin cancer patient seeks H-1B guidance, ‘…have 6 months left’
An H1B visa holder with terminal blood cancer seeks advice on securing his family's future in the US after his passing. Expert chalks down some way outs.
Published on Sep 21, 2024 06:28 AM IST
USCIS set to conduct second round of H-1B lottery for FY 2025 regular cap
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that it will hold the process for the second round of H-1B lottery selections for the FY 2025.
Published on Jul 31, 2024 04:59 PM IST
Shweta Kukreti
HT Exclusive: US visa expert discusses why EB-5 is a saviour for H-1B candidates
EB-5 visa expert Nicholas Mastroianni III says Eb-5 “ensures you're not at the mercy of corporate layoffs and can secure a stable future in the U.S.”
Published on Jul 02, 2024 12:57 PM IST
'Monster joke': Biden's new immigration policy a setback for Indian-Americans
Biden-led government has announced new immigration policy to promote family unity. But it has been dubbed as a setback for Indian-Americans.
Published on Jun 18, 2024 10:07 PM IST
Shweta Kukreti
HT Exclusive: Indian American visa podcaster shares H-1B visa hacks
Indian American visa podcaster Rahul Menon sheds light on the challenges Indian nationals face with US immigration, from H-1B backlogs to EB-5 visa.
Published on Jun 18, 2024 08:17 PM IST
Can laid off H-1B workers switch to tourist visas? Here's what USCIS says
Upon the transition of H-1B visa to either B-1 or B-2, immigrants are granted an additional 6-month stay in the US
Published on May 26, 2024 11:12 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
Basic tips for H1B visa holders amid US tech layoffs by immigration expert
What to do if you're laid off from work as an H1B visa holder? Experts elaborate on the most basic alternatives you can opt for.
Published on May 08, 2024 02:21 AM IST
USCIS wraps up H1B visa lottery for FY 2025, notifications rolling out tomorrow
USCIS gears up for the H1B visa lottery, addressing technical glitches and announcing fee hikes.
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 09:17 AM IST
2025 H1B online registration FAQs addressed after organisational account intro
USCIS releases FAQs to help with the registration for the fiscal year 2025, addressing the new and thorough electronic makeover of the process.
Published on Mar 19, 2024 02:12 AM IST
FY 2025 H1B cap registration period details announced
H1B registration opens for the new fiscal year. Applicants required to use a USCIS online account to register.
Published on Mar 14, 2024 09:06 PM IST
National Security Agreement: H1B visa holders' spouses to get work authorisation
Under National Security Agreement, around 100,00 work permits will be offered to the spouses of H1B visa holders and their dependent children.
Updated on Feb 06, 2024 03:10 PM IST
National Security Agreement 'dead on arrival,’ how it affects US Indian diaspora
The National Security Agreement is a $118.28 billion package recently announced after negotiations between The Democratic and Republican representatives
Published on Feb 06, 2024 01:44 PM IST
Sumanti Sen
US hikes H-1B visa fees by 2050%, netizens call it attack on legal immigrantion
Here's all you need to know about the latest changes in the immigration process announced by the USCIS and DHS
Updated on Feb 02, 2024 06:01 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
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