The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to announce new rules for H-1B visas which can have radical implications on employers and professionals, particularly Indians.

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Recent layoffs at major companies like Google, Tesla, and Walmart have impacted many immigrant workers on H-1B visas. The good news is, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has just announced new guidelines offering these individuals options to extend their stay in the US.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services release new guidelines

The United States has announced a steep hike in the fee for various categories of non-immigrant visas, including the H-1B, L-1 and EB-5. These visas, which are most popular among Indians, will affect thousands who apply every year.

US announces massive hike in H-1B and other visa fees. Here's all you need to know

US H-1B visa-holders who got their visas issued from India or Canada need not leave US just to get them renewed as the online visa renewal drive has kicked off. The pilot programme is a significant change in US visa policy in nearly two decades.

US H-1B visa renewal drive begins online. Here's how to apply

Canada announced a new open work permit for H-1B visa holders in the United States, making it easier for H-1B holders to work and study in the country. Canadian Immigration Minister Sean Fraser made the announcement on Tuesday that the government is planning to create an open work permit that will allow 10,000 American H-1B visa holders to come and work in the country.

Canada announces new 3-year work permit for US H-1B visa holders| Details

The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, using this week's state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce help for skilled workers in entering or remaining in the country, according to three people familiar with the matter.

US planning new H-1B visa rule to ease living, working for skilled Indian workers as PM Modi visits

We all know that United States has a special visa programme called H-1B, under the program foreign nationals are given a temporary work permit to work in the United States. It has been in place for over 30 years now but it's been found that the H-1B program is now being abused.

H-1B visa fraud: Tech companies accused of gaming H-1B lottery system | World News | WION

The US has announced that individuals travelling to the country on a business or tourist visa — B-1 and B-2 — can apply for new jobs and even appear in interviews, but the prospective employees must ensure that they have changed their visa status before starting a new role.

One can apply for jobs, give interviews while on tourist or business visa in US: Federal agency

A U.S. Presidential sub-committee has advised that the federal government extend the grace period for thousands of retrenched H-1B workers from the existing 60 days to 180 days so that they have enough opportunities to find a new job or other alternatives.

U.S: Presidential advisory panel recommends extending H-1B visa's grace period

The big tech giants of Silicon Valley are on a spree to slash their headcount. Facebook, the parent company of Meta earlier this month laid off as many as 11,000 employees while Twitter slashed half of its workforce.

H-1B visa holders scramble in search of new jobs as the 60-day clock ticks

Applying for the H-1B visa stamp could soon be done inside the United States. The Presidential commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders has already approved the recommendation, the move now needs to be accepted by US President Joe Biden.

WION Fineprint | United States: H-1B Visa stamping outside the US soon?

The US has received enough petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2022, a federal agency has announced. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

United States reaches 65,000 H-1B visa cap for 2022: USCIS

In what can be called a blessing for several Indian-Americans, the United States has finally agreed to provide automatic work authorisation permits to the spouses of numerous H-1B visa holders.

H-1B visa holders’ spouses to get automatic work authorisation permits in US

According to reports, the Indian diaspora can now get a green card in the United States by paying a supplemental fee which is also categorised as "super-fee" allowing them to jump the queue and obtain permanent visas.

US green card: Indians may now be able to jump backlog queue by paying 'super fee'

The United States on Thursday announced that it will modify the selection process for H-1B visa, giving priority to salary and skills instead of the current lottery procedures.

US to modify H-1B visa selection process, to give priority to wages, skill level

The U.S. Justice Department accused Facebook Inc on Thursday of discriminating against U.S. workers, saying in a new lawsuit the social media giant has given hiring preferences to temporary workers, including those who hold H-1B visas.

US Justice Department accuses Facebook of discriminating against US workers

A federal judge has blocked the enforcement of the H-1B visa ban issued by US President Donald Trump in June this year. The ruling places an immediate hold on a series of visa restrictions that prevent manufacturers from filling crucial, hard-to-fill jobs to support economic recovery, growth and innovation when most needed.

US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban; legislation introduced to overhaul system

A group of 174 Indian nationals, including seven minors, has filed a lawsuit against the recent presidential proclamation on H-1B that would prevent them from entering the United States or a visa would not be issued to them.

174 Indians in US file lawsuit against Trump's proclamation on H-1B visa

Google CEO Sunder Pichai has expressed disappointment over the proclamation issued by US President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend foreign work visas, including the H-1B, and said he would stand with immigrants and work to expand opportunity for all.

Sunder Pichai disappointed by Trump's decision to suspend foreign work visas

US President Donald Trump has directed his administration to reform the H-1B visa system and move in the direction of merit-based immigration, White House officials have said.

Reform H-1B visa system; move towards merit-based immigration: Trump to officials

US President Donald Trump has extended a pause on some green cards and suspended visas for other foreign workers until the end of 2020. Watch report.

Trump targets foreign workers: New curbs on H-1B, H-2B & L-1 visas

The United States have announced relaxations for H-1B visa holders and Green Card applicants. Watch this video to know more.

US announces relaxations for H-1B visa holders

US announces relaxations for H-1B visa holders and Green Card applicants

H-1B Visa Rejections Are Now Reaching An All-time High.

Gravitas: Bad news for Indian techies: 25% of H-1B visa requests rejected!

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