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09/01/21 12:00 PM IST

US tweaks H1B visa

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H1B visa rules have been changed to give priority to higher wages and skills instead of the prevailing lottery system for selection of candidates looking to work in the country

Changes
  • The new rules will be effective 60 days after publication in the federal register Friday, making it likely that they will cover H-1B applicants for the new fiscal year starting April 1.
  • According to the amended rules released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will first select registrations where the “proffered wage equals or exceeds” the prevailing level in that area of employment.
H-1B Visa
  • H-1B is an employment based, non-immigrant visa for temporary workers in America.
  • H-1B is an employer sponsored visa i.e. an employer must offer a job and petition for your H-1B visa with US immigration department.
  • This approved petition is a work permit allows you to get visa stamp and work in US for that employer.
Source: Indian Express

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