H-1B visa program

Donald Trump announces new US H-1B visa rules, Indian techies likely to be hit

The United States Administration of President Donald Trump has unveiled a tightening of rules for immigration visas used widely by technology firms, claiming the new system would be better for American workers.

Oct 07, 2020, 12:58 PM IST

Steps to protect US workers from H1-B visa 'abuse' announced

The US has said it will "rigorously" use its authority to initiate investigations of H1-B visa violators, signalling an intensified effort by the Trump administration to stop "abuse" of the programme mainly used by Indian IT firms and professionals.

Apr 05, 2017, 13:52 PM IST

Trump administration cracks down on misuse of H-1B visa; announces new measure to detect fraud and abuse

The Trump administration has unveiled steps to limit an immigration visa program for skilled workers often used by Silicon Valley to attract tech workers.

Apr 04, 2017, 10:20 AM IST

Donald Trump urged to reform H1B visa system

Asserting that H-1B visa creates more jobs, a Silicon Valley-based CEO has urged US President- elect Donald Trump to reform the system and increase the quota of this speciality work visa, which would help in achieving his agenda of spurring growth in the country.

Nov 14, 2016, 17:32 PM IST