USA Immigration News

Singaporeans Join the United States Global Entry Scheme June 28, 2016

Singaporeans who frequently fly to the United States can move quickly with very fewer immigration checks. The joint program Trusted Traveler Programme (TTP) arranges automated kiosks at entry points of both the countries.Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in a release said that frequent travelers c...

Infosys not to rely on H-1B and L-1 Visas June 23, 2016

Indian Software Giant Infosys announced that it will start hiring American nationals, instead of using H-1B and L-1 visas. The Indian based company wants to hire foreign nationals, to come closer to customers.According to the recent data, the Indian based company hired 2144 local workers for the fiscal year 2016. The...

H-1B Visa Fee Hike Did Not Impact the Number of Applications June 22, 2016

Minister-Counselor for Consular Affairs at the US Embassy Joseph M Pomper said that increased visa fee hike did not impact the number of applications from the Indian software industry.During his visit to Bengaluru after assuming the charge, Mr. Pomper speaking at the event said that "India is a jewel crown in the H-1B ...

North Carolina Needs More Skilled Workers on H-1B Visas June 20, 2016

North Carolina, the state of United States requires a huge number of foreign workers to work in IT industries. Charlotte is the second largest city of Carolina, which is a hub for IT companies. The employers are unable to find the enough talent from local applicants, they can import foreign nationals using H-1B visa ...

Now Indian Flyers Can Avail US Global Entry Scheme June 15, 2016

Indian Citizens who frequently travel to the United States can avail the facility of Global Entry from August 2016. A program offered by the US Customs and Border Protection that grants pre-approved permits to Indians.Indian Government has signed an agreement with the United States to facilitate Indians at selected Ame...

Indian Firms Alleged Of Abusing the US Tourist Visa June 11, 2016

Talking about the abuse of the US tourist visa, a top senator of America alleged Indian companies of misusing the tourist visa to import foreign workers into the United States.In the letter to the US Attorney General Loretta E Lynch, the top senator Chuck Grassley asked "Given the problem such fraud and abuse in the B ...

Filipino Workers Compensated for Illegal Work Conditions June 06, 2016

2nd May 2016 was a day of victory for the Filipino workers who received $15 million as compensation for damages when they sued L’Amande French Bakery for exploitation of labor, illegal immigration and related practices, human trafficking, damages for breach of California's Whistleblower and Retaliation Laws, discrimi...

US Legislators Plan A Substitute to H-1B Visa Lottery June 04, 2016

Two legislators from the United States House are trying to change the operation for H-1B work visa lottery. The legislation has not implemented the change and for now remains the same. The legislation needs the approval of both the houses for this change to be initiated.Darell Issa, Republican House representative an...

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