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TopicH1B VISA

Topic: H1B VISA

‘Cost-prohibitive for US employers’—US Chamber of Commerce sues Trump admin over $100,000 H-1B visa fee

The Trump administration introduced the new fee last month, arguing that the H-1B system has allowed companies to replace American workers with lower-cost labour from overseas.

Social media popularity down, Bihar elections loom as a litmus test for PM Modi—global media

Spotlight of other publications on India's anti-Maoist strategy blurring lines between rebels & civilians, and Indian students stranded by steep H-1B visa fee hike.

A 15-point agenda for Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu to counter Trump’s H1B visa move

I write this open letter to Chandrababu Naidu as Indian emigration and return becomes a hot issue. Many H-1B workers in the US are from Andhra Pradesh: Jaithirth Rao

Trump admin plans H1-B overhaul to favour ‘higher-skilled, higher-paid aliens’ through weighted selection

Proposal comes after introduction of a $100,000 fee for employers seeking H-1B visas for new employees.

Do you have an H-1B visa or are you applying for one? How Trump’s new order affects you

The US President has signed a proclamation levying a high $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions, creating confusion among companies and visa holders.

Before criticising India’s CAA-NRC, see US H1B visa policy to UK Migration Act

Why is India, under the guise of humanitarianism, being coerced into accepting people with unknown antecedents from countries that don’t want their own people?

MAGA minus H1-B equals to MIGA

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

US to allow some H1-B visa seekers to resubmit their applications

According to USCIS, the re-submission is for those whose applications have been rejected or administratively closed solely because the start date was after 1 October 2020.

Big win for Indian IT firms as Biden decides to let Trump’s H1-B visa ban expire today

Biden’s decision will please business groups from Silicon Valley giants to Indian IT firms which had pressured the administration to lift the ban ever since he took office.

H-1B visa application registrations to begin on 1 March

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

On Camera

Why Rahul Gandhi wasn’t allowed to read an excerpt from General Naravane’s memoir

General MM Naravane’s memoir—Four Stars of Destiny—reveals that he was left hanging by political leadership for more than two hours as Chinese tanks drove towards Indian positions.

Trade deal with US likely to lift Rupee & stocks, say investors

New Delhi: India’s agreement with the US to buy $500 billion-worth of goods over five years includes an existing pipeline of projects, as well...

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.