H-1B workers have minimal skills: Infosys whistleblower

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 12:05

H-1B workers replacing Americans have minimal skills and little or no business knowledge, a whistleblower from Indian IT giant Infosys has said and asked lawmakers not to increase the number of much sought-after visas and plug in the loopholes in the immigration system.

US to start accepting H-1B petitions from April 1

Last Updated: Friday, March 13, 2015, 07:40

The United States government will start accepting petitions for the H-1B visas, the most sought after work visa for Indian IT professionals, from April 1, an official release said.

Spouses of H-1B visa holders to get work permit in US

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 13:17

Once USCIS approves the 'Form I-765' and the H-4 dependent spouse receives an Employment Authorisation Card,, he or she may begin working in the United States.

Barack Obama assures Modi on concerns over H-1B visa issue

Last Updated: Monday, January 26, 2015, 20:06

President Barack Obama has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he will look into India's concerns on the H-1B visa issue as part of his comprehensive immigration reform, US officials said Monday.

India and US agree to collaborate on Digital India initiative

Last Updated: Saturday, January 17, 2015, 09:16

India and the US have agreed to collaborate on implementing the ambitious Digital India initiative ahead of American President Barack Obama's Republic day visit to New Delhi.

'Infosys indulged in blatant violation of immigration laws'

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 13:27

Infosys also failed to monitor the status of foreign nationals that they had sponsored for travel and placement in the US by failing to maintain accurate I-9 forms and records for each foreign national as required by law, Bales said.

Provisions of Immigration bill self-defeating for US

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 12:53

Certain provisions of the current immigration reforms bill, in particular those related to the H-1B visas, are self-defeating for the United States, a top Indian economist has said.

Provisions of Immigration bill self-defeating for US

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 09:42

Certain provisions of the current immigration reforms bill, in particular those related to the H-1B visas, are self-defeating for the United States, a top Indian economist has said.

B-1B bomber crashes in Montana: USAF

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 09:06

Rapid City (US): The US Air Force says a B-1B bomber flying out of South Dakota`s Ellsworth Air Force Base has crashed in a remote area of Montana but the four crew members survived.

`New US immigration bill to benefit Indian skilled workers`

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 22:32

The Senate version of the comprehensive immigration bill would benefit Indian skilled workers in the US, the Obama Administration said.

Key US Senate panel passes landmark immigration reform bill

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 11:43

The bill passed through the key Senate committee only after lawmakers reached a deal on H-1B visa expansion plan.

US engineers ask Senate to reject expansion of H1B visas

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 14:26

A professional US body of engineers has asked the Senators to reject any move to increase the number of H-1B visas, popular among Indian professionals, arguing that it has a damaging effect on American economy.