The H-1B programme allows US employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in highly specialised technical occupations, including architecture, engineering, social sciences, medicine, education, mathematics, accounting, arts, and more. The annual cap for new H-1B visas is 65,000 for each fiscal year
2 min read19 Mar 2024The drop in IT workers with H-1B visas is due to increased hiring in the US by Indian IT companies and the trend of increased offshoring.
1 min read19 Mar 2024During this period, prospective petitioners and legal representatives must electronically register for the selection process and pay the associated registration fee for each beneficiary
2 min read19 Mar 2024USCIS has implemented changes to the H-1B visa programme to enhance integrity and reduce fraud.
2 min read3 Feb 2024The pilot programme for H-1B visa renewal will run from January 29 to April 1, accepting approximately 4,000 applications per week. H-1B visa holders will be able to renew their visas in the US before a temporary trip abroad through the pilot programme, which is voluntary.
2 min read31 Jan 2024The United States will start online filing of H-1B applications for FY25 in February, with the introduction of organizational accounts for collaboration and submission.
1 min read13 Jan 2024US visa reforms: The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affair has cleared the review of H-1B pilot program.
1 min read19 Dec 2023The US Embassy in India opened a quarter million nonimmigrant visa appointments over the weekend, but appointments are not available for this year.
1 min read1 Nov 2023Biden administration proposes changes to H1B program to provide relief to US visa applicants.
1 min read21 Oct 2023US Consulate in Frankfurt sets aside non-immigrant visa interview appointments for Indian applicants due to long wait times in India.
1 min read16 Sep 2023The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared