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H1-B Visa: From faster processing to simpler F1 transitions | New rules come into effect from January 17
H1-B Visa: Starting January 17, 2025, the H-1B visa program will undergo major updates, streamlining hiring for skilled foreign professionals, and improving processing times
1 min read10 Jan 2025American colleges prove the worth of H-1B visas
Foreign faculty have spurred innovation, won accolades and made the U.S. the envy of the world.
3 min read7 Jan 2025Mint Primer: How H-1B visas got caught in the MAGA debate
Controversy over H-1B visas is heating up in the US. Elon Musk and politician Vivek Ramaswamy are in favour of expanding skilled immigration. This has upset many of US president-elect Donald Trump’s supporters. Mint looks at the visa issue:
2 min read29 Dec 2024Elon Musk jumps into US immigration debate, gives sharp response to CEO’s ‘immigrants taking over jobs’ question
A public feud among Donald Trump’s supporters highlights internal divisions over immigration and tech industry policies, pitting hardliners against wealthy tech advocates like Elon Musk advocating for more skilled workers.
1 min read28 Dec 2024’Super Saturday’ visa initiative: US to reduce wait times on December 7 in THESE cities – Here’s what you need to know
US to hold ’Super Saturday’ visa today December 7 in THESE cities: here’s how it will reduce visitor visa wait times
1 min read7 Dec 2024Seamless border crossings are crucial to a well-integrated world economy
We need a global arrangement that balances national security imperatives with data privacy but also makes travel information available easily so that border checks can be eased and digital clearances work
3 min read6 Dec 2024Serbia stopped visa-free travel for Indians in 2023, but you can still travel without a visa if…
The Serbian government ended visa-free entry for Indian citizens on January 1, 2023, making visas mandatory for travel. However, Indian nationals can still enter visa-free for up to 90 days with valid Schengen, UK or US visas. This change follows a surge in refugee arrivals in Serbia.
1 min read29 Nov 2024Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘very, very nervous’ after Donald Trump’s election victory: ‘If he has nothing to hide…’
With Donald Trump’s recent election win, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly worried about their future in the US, particularly concerning Harry’s visa status amid calls for transparency about his immigration application from conservative groups.
1 min read9 Nov 2024Trump’s ‘Day 1’ immigration plan to impact Indians? ‘Federal agencies mandate…’
Trump’s proposed executive order could prevent children born in the US from gaining citizenship unless at least one parent is a citizen or permanent resident.
1 min read9 Nov 2024Donald Trump’s second term: What are the visa options for Indians to get US green card? H-1B, L-1, OPT & more
The H-1B visas are issued to skilled immigrants who have found sponsored employment related to their qualifications in the US. These visas are quite popular among Indian IT workers. Around two-thirds of these visas are typically issued to the Indian passport holders.
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