The Wall Street Journal: Trump Administration Extends Ban on H-1B and Other Work Visas, Green Cards. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-extends-ban-on-h-1b-and-other-work-visas-green-cards-11609455695?mod=flipboard
Doesnโt effect majority of H1 folks. Just a ban without any teeth. Exemptions to the ban : If you are in US on Jun 22 2020, you are exempt. If you are stuck outside of US, but are returning to work for same employer or to some employer who is deemed essential services during covid, you are exempt. If you are applying for dependent visa and your spouse is exempt, you are exempt.
Extremely confused by this...Iโll ask the immigration attorneys once the offices open, but I need to go to India in the next 2 days because of an emergency, so I ask the following question. My visa stamp expired on March 31,2020. I moved to a different location with the same employer and received the H1B amendment approval on June 18,2020. If I travel to India now, will I be able to get a stamp on my passport and return while the ban is active? Thanks!
Is the ban pertinent to Australian citizens also for j1 visa?
I switched from Amzn to Mstf in March 2020 and have a visa from Amazon stamped right now. I will need to stamp new visa sponsored by Msft.. will I be exempted from this ban if I travel outside of US ?? Any advice?
Were you in the US on Jun 22, 2020? If yes, you are exempt
I was in US on 22nd June 2020, but the current visa I have is from Amzn and the new I797 is from Msft. Would that be a problem when i go for visa stamping?
If your visa from Amazon is valid, you donโt need a new stamp.
Does this affect student visas?
Jan 20 is coming soon. Chill. AOC will not let Joe keep the ban ๐คช
Does that mean that H1B raffle will become easier for employees currently in US?
It means nothing, 1 wk til inauguration
Now were are hiring more in India and outside countries. And can hire more equally talented candidates.
By "we" do you mean Oracle?
Yes, atleast Oracle. Since everybody is remote and to some extent in office presence is not required. No point in hiring expensive resource in US, when I can hire 4 in India and 1.5 in UK.