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For decades, the H-1B visa has been the bridge that connects global talent to the American dream. It allows highly skilled professionals to work in the United States in specialised fields like technology, engineering, and healthcare. Each year, the program draws hundreds of thousands of applications from graduates hoping to turn their U.S. education into…
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping crackdown on alleged misuse of the H-1B visa programme, which allows US companies to hire foreign skilled workers. The US Department of Labour (DOL) said on Friday it has initiated 175 investigations into potential violations as part of a broader effort to “protect American jobs.”In a post on…
US Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that it has started 175 active investigations into alleged misuse of the H-1B visa program. DOL took to social media platform to confirm this development. “As part of our mission to protect American Jobs, we’ve launched 175 investigations into H-1B abuse. Under @POTUS and @SecretaryLCD’s leadership, we’ll continue…
The Trump administration has recently hiked the application fee for the much sought after H-1B visa to a mind numbing $100,000! Indian students in the US who were looking at bagging lucrative jobs are facing a big shock – Donald Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike has left them in a lurch as companies automatically reject…
The Trump administration has recently hiked the application fee for the much sought after H-1B visa to a mind numbing $100,000! Indian students in the US who were looking at bagging lucrative jobs are facing a big shock – Donald Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike has left them in a lurch as companies automatically reject…
The Canadian government has announced new immigration level plans as the country aims to attract top researchers and H-1B visa holders, reports Bloomberg. Prime Minister Mark Carney presented its first budget where he unveiled a plan to attract international talent, earmarking $1.2 billion to recruit more than 1,000 skilled researchers. As part of the new…
Canada has announced a new accelerated immigration pathway for H-1B visa holders as part of the 2025 Federal Budget, aiming to attract skilled workers and strengthen the country’s innovation and research sectors. The initiative targets professionals affected by the recent US H-1B visa fee increases and seeks to fill labour shortages in healthcare, advanced technology,…
New DOL wage rule could make H-1B visa holders too expensive The Trump administration has announced a new immigration rule that could significantly increase the cost of hiring H-1B visa holders and employment-based immigrants in the US. The plan, included in a presidential proclamation, introduces a $100,000 fee for many H-1B visa holders. The Department…
MUMBAI: With a waiting queue running into several decades for an employment-linked Green Card, a growing number of Indians continue to resort to a faster way to live permanently in the US.The investment-linked Green Card program (EB-5) comes in handy for those H-1Bs who can afford it-despite the significant investment involved, a wait-time of a…
Facing decades-long waits for employment-based Green Cards, many Indians are opting for the EB-5 investment program. This route, requiring significant capital, offers a faster path to US residency, especially for H-1B visa holders and high-net-worth families securing their children’s future. Despite recent discussions of a ‘Gold Card’ alternative, the EB-5 program, bolstered by recent reforms,…
