US targets alleged manipulation in H-1B system under new rule
The US government has cited concerns related to manipulation and abuse in the H-1B visa system as a key driver behind its decision to overhaul how visas are selected each year.
The US government has cited concerns related to manipulation and abuse in the H-1B visa system as a key driver behind its decision to overhaul how visas are selected each year.
The latest decision by Washington to impose a staggering annual charge on skilled-worker visas marks a turning point in the global contest for talent.
The US Chamber of Commerce has voiced concern over the Trump Administration’s new H-1B fee, emphasizing the need to “work with the Administration and members to understand the full implications and the best path forward.”
A 2015 rule issued by the Obama administration allows work permits for spouses who otherwise could not be employed while H-1B visa holders seek permanent resident status, a process that can take a decade or longer.
As of December 25, 2017, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services had approved 1,26,853 applications for employment authorisation for H-4 visa holders.
In February, the Trump government came up with a new visa policy that makes the procedure for issuing H-1B visas tougher
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