US extends suspension of premium processing for H-1B visas
Premium processing is a feature that shortens the usual processing time of H-1B visa petitions from an average of six months to 15 calendar days for a fee of USD 1,225 (Rs 86,181). It allowed some companies to jump the queue.
Aug 29, 2018, 10:35 AM ISTUS lawmaker calls for abolishing H1B visa lottery system
A top Republican lawmaker has demanded abolition of the lottery system in allocating H-1B visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals, to restore the original purpose of the programme to bring the "best and brightest" to the country.
May 23, 2017, 13:41 PM IST