Title says it all https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/519811-trump-administration-to-impose-new-rules-targeting-h-1b-visas?fbclid=IwAR1FDR5T3m2uIh2ymxhoYe24K-RsiP-3DcRJLUkmz8N6TMlthN18ZW5hkA0
One of my friend is planning to visit Canada for 10 days by car but he has expired US Visa. He has valid I797, I140 and other documents(including Canadian Visa). Is he allowed to return with expired visa if the travel time is less than 30 days? #workvisa #h1b Source: https://travel.state.gov/conten...Read more
Can i get a visa transfer to a new company now and join in 3-4 months as i need to take care of some personal errands? Also, i will be getting visa stamped with current employer H1b. Has anyone done that? Any potential issues?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2020/11/02/flaw-in-dol-rule-sets-h-1b-visa-salaries-at-208000-a-year/
I selected New Delhi for my Visa Dropbox but got an appointment for Mumbai. As per the new rule, can I drop my documents in New Delhi or do I need to go to Mumbai?
I generally hear a vague rule that someone on visitor visa can't stay for more than 6 months in a year, but don't know the specifics of the rule - anyone know the details of it? Like calendar year or any consecutive 365 days, is it like a 180 days clock etc. We have a parent who is staying 170 days...Read more
What major changes are made for path to citizenship?
Is there any risk (if any), to change to your home address if on a visa? I would like to live within 2 hrs of Redmond but work more than 50% from home. Can a change of address request be denied by immigration? Any other considerations for visa holders? #workvisa #h1b #microsoft #wfh
There are many government benefits we can claim PFA https://www.phila.gov/2023-01-26-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-updated-public-charge-rule/ #workvisa #h1b
I see the rules for new minimum wage meaning anyone with masters and couple of years of experience would make 208k in Bay area. I don't see any law firm or companies speaking against this? Are we going to allow this? Will people be fired?
Every H1B and I-140 application will now require $600 “asylum” processing fees for illegals along with regular fees. This is on top of a 40% increase in filing fees due to inflation https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/h-1b-lottery-overhaul-higher-visa-fees-finalized-in-new-rules
Heard that the pay scale should be minimum of 195K/Year for level III in Seattle location!
We're applying for h1, h4, h4 ead renewal in premium processing. H1b will happen in 1 month but h4 and ead are going to take 6-10 months. In this case, while h4 and ead are pending, can the spouse travel outside and get h4 stamped at consulate based on approved h1b i797? What happens to pending h4 a...Read more
Canada will introduce stricter standards to qualify for student visa and educational institutions will have to report every admission offer to the government. The aim is to put a stop to degree mills recruiting students to random courses and related fraud. https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/for...Read more
Unfortunately, H-1B is going to stay as a random lottery forever!! Come buy the tickets every March, it only cost $10. #h1b
Not ranting but sometimes feel trapped and not able to make decisions freely because of visa and immigration situation, be it travel, changing jobs, visiting family. I know it is our own decision to chose this but feeling of trapped doesn’t go. Yoe:15 Tc:210 Hope me posting my TC makes all the b...Read more
Hello, Can anyone explain the rules for H4 visa holders when a H1B visa holder changes employer? Is there any specific procedures that needs to be followed for the H4 visa holder? Thank you!
I am currently laid off from Expedia, and mentally prepared to go back home. Aside from India, I was wondering where else can I go for my tech career that has easier work visa policy unlike United States. From what I heard Germany and United Kingdom are examples of it.
I’m a graduate in Electrical Engineering and chose software industry many years back. Now new rules formulated by DHS to approve visas only when the candidate is from Software graduation background. This can potentially shatter the approval of those who are from non-it background in graduation. I ...Read more
(I don't mean to create panic) Saw this news today . Will this impact H1b visa transfer as well? https://qz.com/1214137/usciss-h-1b-visa-rule-trump-administration-has-just-made-it-even-harder-for-indian-techies-to-get-visas/