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New rules for H-1B visa mild negative for Indian IT services: ICRA
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 15 (ANI): The proposed changes in H-1B application selection process by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are prospective in nature but will have a minor adverse impact on the margins of Indian IT services companies, investment information agency ICRA
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US immigration modifies H-1B cap selection process to benefit workers
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 8 (ANI): US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a final rule that will modify the H-1B cap selection process, amend current lottery procedures, and prioritize wages to protect the economic interests of US workers and better ensure the most high
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US immigration issues advice on inadmissibility over links with 'Communist
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], October 4 (ANI): US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued guidance in its policy manual to address inadmissibility based on membership in or affiliation with the "Communist Party or any other totalitarian party".
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WWICS continues to help immigrants willing to settle in Canada amid COVID-
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Mohali (Punjab) [India], June 18 (ANI/NewsVoir): At a time when uncertainty, panic and misinformation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and immigration; World's largest immigration group - WWICS continues to offer potential immigrants reliable immigration services and round the clock assi
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COVID-19: USCIS may provide 'special support' for individuals affected by
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], April 11 (ANI): Amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Friday (local time) said that it may provide "special support" for individuals who may be affected by "circumstances beyond their control" on a case-by-cas
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COVID-19 impact: H-1B Visa holders can expect to have 'reasonable consider
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], Mar 24 (ANI): Indians living in the US on H-1B visa can now be accommodated in their company's 'work from home' policy as they may expect a 'reasonable consideration' by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and allied regulatory agencies, a senior Departm
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COVID-19 : Indian Embassy issues advisory, asks Indians to contact USCIS f
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], Mar 21 (ANI): Indian Embassy here on Friday (local time) issued a travel advisory asking Indian nationals to contact US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for extension of visa in the US amid travel restrictions imposed in the backdrop of coronavirus pandemic.
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US to roll out new electronic registration process for H1-B visas
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 7 (ANI): The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Friday (local time) said that it has completed the process to implement the H-1B electronic registration process for the 2021 cap season.
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High denial rates of H1B petitions for Indians under Trump admin: US think
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], Nov 8 (ANI): As a result of more restrictive Trump administration policies, rejection rates for H-1B petitions have increased significantly, with the highest denial rate among major Indian IT companies, according to an American-based think tank.
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US mandates $10 non-refundable fee for each H-1B registration
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], Nov 8 (ANI): The United States on Thursday announced a final rule that will require a $10 non-refundable fee for each H-1B registration submitted by petitioning employers.
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US Embassy: Apply for visa 90 days prior to employment start date
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): The United States (US) Embassy here on Thursday asked visa applicants to apply up to 90 days before their employment begins.
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Significant changes to US EB-5 program approaching
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Mohali (Punjab) [India] August 02 (ANI/NewsVoir): U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is making a number of significant changes to its EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, marking the first significant revision of the program's regulations since its establishment in the year 1993.
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