News for 'H-1B visa'

Obama win and BPOs: Can we talk of self-respect?

Obama win and BPOs: Can we talk of self-respect?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2008

Looking for crumbs from Obama doesn't say much for India Shining.

Infy to hire 2,000 locals in North Carolina

Infy to hire 2,000 locals in North Carolina

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Infosys is planning to hire the first 500 within two years.

Trump to temporarily suspend immigration to US over coronavirus

Trump to temporarily suspend immigration to US over coronavirus

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Details of the Trump's executive order were not immediately known.

TCS declines 4%, m-cap tanks Rs 17,989 cr post earnings

TCS declines 4%, m-cap tanks Rs 17,989 cr post earnings

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

On Friday, the stock was the worst hit among the 30 blue-chips on the Sensex

Prepare for US wrath!

Prepare for US wrath!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2003

NRIs can invest in stocks, property in India

NRIs can invest in stocks, property in India

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

A N Shanbhag, the highly respected investment guru, and his son Sandeep Shanbhag, answer your questions on NRI investment.

Hire local: Infosys mantra in the Trump era

Hire local: Infosys mantra in the Trump era

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

All major Indian IT services providers are keenly watching US President Donald Trump's potential actions on immigration law. Ayan Pramanik reports.

Obama's Christmas gift to 5 mn illegal immigrants

Obama's Christmas gift to 5 mn illegal immigrants

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Obama's action is expected to help a significant number of Indians in the technology field, especially those having H-1B visas

Wipro aims to be amid top 10 global IT firms

Wipro aims to be amid top 10 global IT firms

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

Unfazed by the US outcry on outsourcing and the implications of the recent cut in number of US visas, Wipro Chairman Azim Premji aims to turn his company into one of the top 10 IT service companies in the world.

Will Donaldbhai grace Republic Day 2019?

Will Donaldbhai grace Republic Day 2019?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

A US president graced the Republic Day parade in the first year of the Modi regime. Will another American prez turn up in the final year of the first Modi Sarkar?

When Nadella gave up his green card for love

When Nadella gave up his green card for love

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

This was because his wife Anu was not able to join him in Seattle, due to the existing US law that said if a green card holder marries, his/her spouse's visa is rejected.

Terror alert!

Terror alert!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

One morning, just as I entered my cubicle, I got a call from the person in charge of security of our huge building.

Markets come off two-month highs; Nifty ends below 8,250; IT stocks drag

Markets come off two-month highs; Nifty ends below 8,250; IT stocks drag

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The BSE Midcap also cut all its intraday gains to shed 0.3% at close

Sikka towers over peers in salary stakes

Sikka towers over peers in salary stakes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

In 2015-16, Sikka as CEO took home Rs 48.73 crore as salary (including, bonus and incentives), which is the highest among peers.

Not outsourcing, this is right sourcing

Not outsourcing, this is right sourcing

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Keshav Murugesh, CEO of the Nasdaq-listed WNS, discusses the impact of the Trump administration on BPO and BPM industry with Ayan Pramanik.

Indian IT industry finds no mention in first US presidential debate

Indian IT industry finds no mention in first US presidential debate

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

China and Mexico seem to be the target of Donald Trump's campaign and his response to get jobs back to America

US visas: Nasscom changes stance

US visas: Nasscom changes stance

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Nasscom, the apex body that represents the Indian IT outsourcing industry, will demand 'service visas' instead of mentioning H1-B/L1 visas.

Indian racially abused in Poland; called 'parasite, invader'

Indian racially abused in Poland; called 'parasite, invader'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

An undated clip went viral on social media platforms which shows an Indian man, whose identity has not been established yet, is being targeted by an attacker who calls himself an American trails behind him yelling racial epithets.

Over 1 million vacant IT jobs in US by 2018 and no candidates

Over 1 million vacant IT jobs in US by 2018 and no candidates

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Nasscom President R Chandrashekhar discusses the ramifications of Trump's 'Buy American-hire American' agenda with Raghu Krishnan.

HC allows virtual marriage registration for Indian couple in US

HC allows virtual marriage registration for Indian couple in US

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

In their petition, the couple said they got married on May 10, 2022 according to Hindu rites and customs at a hotel in Ghaziabad's Kaushambi and left for the US to pursue their careers.

Will visa curbs in US bring good news for techies in India?

Will visa curbs in US bring good news for techies in India?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Global IT firms seeing dearth of talent in countries such as US, looking for people with such skills from countries like India

US visa rules relaxed for temp workers's spouses

US visa rules relaxed for temp workers's spouses

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Earlier, immigration regulations had set a more stringent standard on the maximum time in H or L status, whether as a worker or an employee.

Trump bags first Senate endorsement

Trump bags first Senate endorsement

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The endorsement first by a sitting American Senator comes days ahead of the crucial Republican presidential primaries on Tuesday in 11 states.

Probe Infy for 'flouting visa norms': US lawmaker

Probe Infy for 'flouting visa norms': US lawmaker

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Senator Chuck Grassley on Thursday wrote to the Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton and Homeland Security Secretary, Janet Napolitano, seeking investigation into B-1 visa programme, used by companies to hire foreign workers, not subject to the cap and the prevailing wage requirements of the H1-B programme.

Infosys in talks with clients on US Immigration bill

Infosys in talks with clients on US Immigration bill

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Infosys on Friday said it is in discussion with clients for a contingency plan to ensure business continuity in the event of the US immigration reforms bill becoming a law.

Indian IT firm sued in US for preferring desi workers

Indian IT firm sued in US for preferring desi workers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

In her lawsuit, American national Tami Sulzberg alleges that at least 90 per cent of the US workforce of San Jose-based Happiest Minds, whose headquarters is in Bangalore, are South Asians, primarily from India.

Why Donald Trump's visa reforms are not all that bad

Why Donald Trump's visa reforms are not all that bad

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

To the extent that body shopping is replaced by true offshoring, everyone is better off, says Ajay Shah.

New US visa fee plan to cost Indian IT cos a whopping $400 million

New US visa fee plan to cost Indian IT cos a whopping $400 million

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The proposed increase is almost double from the present fee.

Why Indian MBAs don't have jobs yet

Why Indian MBAs don't have jobs yet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Uncertainty in the economy leads to fewer offers this year.

Working on a US student visa

Working on a US student visa

Rediff.com22 May 2007

If you are a student in the US with a J-1 or an M-1 visa, what employment options are open to you? Read on to find out.

Every fourth resident non-migrants in US in 2016 was Indian

Every fourth resident non-migrants in US in 2016 was Indian

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

In 2016, there were 580,000 Indians in the US as resident non-immigrant. Of these, 440,000 were temporary workers, which includes those on H-1B visas and 140,000 were students.

Not all Americans have good job skills: Trump aide

Not all Americans have good job skills: Trump aide

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

We need to make better efforts to align job training with the skills the market demands of its workers, especially as advancing technology changes the types of jobs available in our economy: Alexander Acosta.

The sword that hangs over our IT industry

The sword that hangs over our IT industry

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The challenges before the IT industry are many and its response over the coming months will shape the future of what has been one of the most vibrant value-creating and livelihood-enabling sectors.

Key Congressional committee passes bill to end Green Card cap

Key Congressional committee passes bill to end Green Card cap

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

A Green Card, known officially as a permanent resident card, is a document issued to immigrants as evidence that the bearer has been granted the privilege of residing permanently in the US.

Obama cites desi techie's case to push for immigration reform

Obama cites desi techie's case to push for immigration reform

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Vallabhaneni, founder and chief executive officer, Luminix, had to wait for 12 years before getting a Green Card.

Sensex shrugs off FDI reforms, eyes Q3 results

Sensex shrugs off FDI reforms, eyes Q3 results

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The broader NSE Nifty index too finished lower by 4.80 points, or 0.05 per cent, at 10,632.20.

'Immigration bill to hit American competitiveness abroad'

'Immigration bill to hit American competitiveness abroad'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Supporting India's concerns on the immigration reform bill, an eminent Indian-American has asked US lawmakers to make the necessary changes in the pending legislation, which if passed, among other things would badly hit the global competitiveness of American companies.

US Immigration Bill can lead to $30 bn/year loss to India

US Immigration Bill can lead to $30 bn/year loss to India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

There are about 2 million eligible Indian origin people that can vote.

US visa probe on Indian cos: Nasscom concerned

US visa probe on Indian cos: Nasscom concerned

Rediff.com21 May 2012

India's IT services industry body National Association for and Services Companies has expressed concern over recent probe by the US against some Indian companies, including country's second largest software exporter Infosys, on allegations of violating visa norms.