Relief for Indian Techies: US Announces Streamlined H-1B Visa Appointments

19 Dec 2024

The US Embassy in India will implement new rules for non-immigrant visa appointments starting January 1, 2025. These changes aim to streamline the process and reduce wait times for applicants. Key Changes to Appointment Scheduling The embassy announced the updates through an Instagram post. Applicants can now reschedule their visa...

Report: Exploitative Practices In H-1B Visa Lottery Unveiled

01 Aug 2024

Manipulation and Fraudulent Practices US's biggest foreign worker employment policy, the H-1B visa lottery, is being manipulated and exploited by staffing and outsourcing companies, according to an explosive report by Bloomberg. The report reveals that in 2023, 446,000 people sought H-1B visas, but only about 85,000 were available. It further...

USCIS Offers Guidelines For H-1B Visa Holders Facing US Tech Layoffs

15 May 2024

In the realm of US tech immigration, the past year has been marked by unpredictability and challenges for workers holding H-1B visa. Major corporations such as Google, Tesla, Walmart, and others have announced significant layoffs, casting a shadow over the American dreams of countless immigrants. However, amidst this uncertainty, the...

US Announces Work Visa Overhaul in December; Will Benefit Indians

29 Nov 2023

Washington: The United States is set to roll out a pilot program for the domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas, benefiting a considerable number of Indian technology professionals, as announced by a US official. The initiative, previously mentioned during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US in...