H1b Visa Holder
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US proposes major H1-B visa overhaul, lottery system may be scrapped - a look at the new rules
World | Sep 24, 2025, 12:09 AM ISTThe Trump administration has proposed eliminating the random lottery system for H-1B visas. The new rules aim to introduce a weighted selection process that favors higher-paid and higher-skilled foreign workers.
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H-1B visa: Trump's $100,000 fee comes into effect, White House clarifies who will be charged
World | Sep 21, 2025, 11:58 AM ISTH-1B visa LIVE updates: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) clarified that the USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications will only apply to the new applicants and not to the petitions submitted prior to September 21.
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Trump's order on H-1B visa will apply to new applications, not existing holders: US official
World | Sep 20, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTThe clarification comes hours after Trump's order caused chaos at many airports in the US. Visuals have also gone viral on social media, showing the chaos at US airports, as many tech giants have urged their employees to return to the country before September 21.
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Trump signs order to end US birthright citizenship: What is it and how will it affect Indians?
World | Jan 22, 2025, 07:33 AM ISTUS birthright citizenship: This decision could significantly impact thousands of Indian professionals working in the US under H-1B and other temporary visa programs, raising concerns about their children's citizenship rights.
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Legislation introduced in US Senate to reform and stop abuse of H-1B visa system
World | Mar 03, 2022, 11:38 AM ISTThe H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
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Coronavirus: US announces relaxations for H-1B visa holders and Green Card applicants
World | May 02, 2020, 10:09 AM ISTThe US government has given a grace period of 60 days to H-1B visa holders and Green Card applicants, who have been served notices for submission of various documents, in view of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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US plans to allow spouse of H1B visa holder to work in America
World | Apr 08, 2014, 02:40 PM ISTWashington: Aimed at attracting the world's best and brightest, the US will soon come out with a series of policy initiatives and changes in the existing rules including allowing the spouses of H-1B visas to