Immigration bill to impact Indian, US cos: TCS

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 22:14

Software major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Friday said the comprehensive immigration bill passed by the US Senate will have a bearing not only on domestic companies but would also impact the US firms.

House of Representatives may have more balanced bill: Nasscom

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 20:24

IT industry body Nasscom Friday expressed the hope that a "more balanced bill" on US immigration reforms will come in the House of Representatives.

US Senate passes landmark immigration bill

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 10:21

The bill provides a pathway to citizenship to more than 11 million undocumented people, including over 240,000 Indians.

US Immigration bill headed for Senate passage

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 08:55

At least 15 Republicans joined a unanimous Democratic side to end debate on the all-important amendment.

100 US CEOs urge Senate to approve immigration reform

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 20:49

More than 100 top American CEOs from technology sector, including those from Facebook, Google and Microsoft, Friday appealed to the Senate to approve the comprehensive immigration bill, which they said will open a new path to the country's innovation and economic strength.

Immigration bill to reduce deficit by $175 bn in 10 years

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 08:46

The US immigration bill, which is awaiting passage by the Senate, will reduce the American budgetary deficit by USD 175 billion in 10 years.

NASSCOM concerned over curbs proposed in US immigration bill

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 18:11

Out of the USD 108-billion software exports from the country, as much as USD 46 billion comes from the US alone and most of the domestic IT companies.

US Immigration bill passes hurdles in Senate

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 09:46

Bolstered by support from President Barack Obama, a landmark immigration bill passed a pair of crucial test votes Tuesday in the US Senate, kicking off weeks of debate on the comprehensive reform.

Immigration is a driving force in American economy: Obama

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 22:40

"Immigration isn't just part of our national character; it is a driving force in our economy that creates jobs and prosperity for all of our citizens," Obama said at a White House event on immigration ahead of the Senate consideration of the comprehensive immigration reform bill.

New US visa laws to push costs for domestic IT firms: Gartner

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 18:47

The bill before the US Congress relates to immigration reform, including restriction on deploying resources on-site, higher visa costs and increase in wages for H1-B visa holders.

Obama urges Senate to pass immigration overhaul bill

Last Updated: Saturday, June 8, 2013, 16:02

US President Barack Obama on Saturday urged lawmakers to pass an immigration overhaul bill that the Senate is due to debate this week, saying that it was "commonsense" though not perfect.

Obama urges Senate to pass immigration overhaul bill

Last Updated: Saturday, June 8, 2013, 16:00

US President Barack Obama on Saturday urged lawmakers to pass an immigration overhaul bill that the Senate is due to debate this week, saying that it was "commonsense" though not perfect.