Trump admin announces tough steps to detect H-1B visa fraud

The United States has announced multiple measures to "deter and detect" what it described as "fraud and abuse" of H-1B work visas, the most sought after by Indian IT firms and professionals. The......

Preet Bharara: A crusader's tenure, a hero's exit

Meet the US Attorney who took on Donald Trump.Monali Sarkar profiles Preet Bharara. IMAGE: Preet Bharara was among the longest serving US Attorneys for the Southern District of New York.......

Trump favours merit-based immigration: White House

President Donald Trump favours a merit-based immigration system that will benefit United States economy and create jobs, the White House has said, in views that would be welcomed by Indian IT......

5 Indian workers in US awarded 88 cr in labour trafficking case

Signal International, its network of recruiters and labour brokers are being sued for trafficking 500 Indian guest workers to the United States and forcing them to work under barbaric conditions.......

UK closes Tier 1 Investor visa route over security concerns

The UK on Thursday (local time) closed Tier 1 Investor visa route to all new applicants from all nationalities with immediate effect over security concerns. IMAGE: City of London financial......

Modified H1-B visa process to give priority to wages, skill level

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. Illustration: Uttam......

Will US hike H-1B application fee?

The Indian IT companies, which account for a large number of H-1B applications, are likely to face the additional financial burden because of this proposed increase in H-1B filing fees.......

H-1B visa: Trump has good news for IT professionals

H1-B holders in the US can rest assured that changes are soon coming which will bring both simplicity and certainty to your stay, including a potential path to citizenship: Trump. Illustration:......