By Julie McCarthy With the Trump administration vowing to tighten rules for skilled workers entering the United States, India’s software services companies are worried. Indian IT giants outsource tens of thousands of tech specialists to the United States each year, and limiting the visa program that brings them in could […]
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Trump and Sessions plan to restrict highly skilled foreign workers. Hyderabad says to bring it on.
9 Jan
by Foster, on News
By Max Bearak HYDERABAD, India — The ritual goes like this: If you’re approaching the god Balaji with an appeal, walk in a circle around the temple 11 times and leave an offering of tulsi leaves at his feet. Should your wish be granted, come back and do it 108 […]
January 2017 Visa Bulletin Shows Minor Advancement for EB-2 China and India, EB-3 China and Philippines
16 Dec
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently published the Monthly Visa Bulletin for January 2017, reporting minor advancement to the “final action cutoff date” for EB-2 applicants born in China and India and for EB-3 applicants born in China and the Philippines. The final action dates for other employment based […]
December Visa Bulletin Shows Modest Advancement for EB-2 China and India, EB-3 China and Philippines
15 Nov
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State recently published the Monthly Visa Bulletin for December 2016, reporting modest advancement to the “final action cutoff date” for EB-2 applicants born in China and India and for EB-3 applicants born in China and the Philippines. The final action dates for other categories remained stagnant […]