Good news for Indian students, new US bill to support 'merit-based' immigration
The RAISE Act would scrap the current lottery system to get into the US and instead institute a points-based system for earning a green card. Factors that would be taken into account include English language skills, education, high- paying job offers and age.
Aug 04, 2017, 09:18 AM IST
H-1B visas not covered in proposed US immigration reforms
Both Democratic and Republican members of Congress have railed against it and has introduced legislation to restrict the visa.
Aug 03, 2017, 09:34 AM IST
US judge refuses to undo government order on green cards
A US federal judge declined to issue an emergency order today that would allow tens of thousands of highly skilled immigrants from India and China to immediately apply to become permanent residents, as the government initially told them they could.
Oct 08, 2015, 02:22 AM IST
