H-1B visa

H-1B visa holders’ children over 21 years can’t stay in US as dependants

H-1B visa holders’ children over 21 years can’t stay in US as dependants

October 10, 2019

Once the children of Indian H-1B work visa holders turn 21, they will no longer be able to continue with their H-4 visas meant for dependents. They will either have to get a international student visa to continue their studies or self-deport to India.

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New rules make it harder to attain H-1B visa

New rules make it harder to attain H-1B visa

August 26, 2019

On August 12, US President Donald Trump’s administration announced a new rule for H-1B visa according to which people could be denied visa and permanent residency for being too poor.

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Use of H-1B visas under scrutiny again

Use of H-1B visas under scrutiny again

April 25, 2017

The US has spoken again on the H-1B visa, which it considers is being taken advantage of by Indian companies.

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Indian firms under pressure with tougher H-1B visa rules

Indian firms under pressure with tougher H-1B visa rules

April 4, 2017

Just being a computer programmer does not qualify an Indian professional to get an H-1B visa to the United States of America under the 'speciality occupation' scheme - allegedly a crackdown by the Trump administration to deter and detect the misuse of the facility by the Indian I...

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