Need to expand H-1B visas: USIBC

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 09:51

This year the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received thousands of more applications than the number of H-1B visas it can grant, forcing it to decide on the successful applicants through a computerised draw of lots.

Mark Zuckerberg backed group against stringent laws on H-1B visas

Last Updated: Friday, August 21, 2015, 14:23

Almost 86 percent of the H-1B visas that the US granted last year for computer jobs had gone to Indian workers.

UK cracks down on employing illegal workers

Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2015, 20:37

UK immigration minister James Brokenshire issued a stark warning to so-called "rogue employers" of hundreds of raids to clamp down on the practice.

US has record number of applications for H-1B tech visas

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 09:25

Applications for H-1B visas allowing U.S. businesses to hire foreign workers in science, engineering and computer programming totalled a record 233,000 for fiscal 2016, according to government figures released on Monday.

Britain misses key immigration target before election

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 17:18

Britain`s government has failed to deliver a promised cut in immigration, statistics showed Thursday, ahead of a closely-fought general election in May in which it will be a key issue.

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 vows to fight immigration ruling

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 22:03

US President Barack Obama`s tactic of using executive orders to bypass a hostile Congress and drive through controversial immigration reform has run into legal trouble.

Good chance of getting immigration reform: Obama

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 00:13

President Barack Obama on Sunday said there is a good chance of pushing through contentious US immigration reform this year.

`Obama may accept deal offering legal status to 11m illegals`

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 18:51

US President Barack Obama signalled potential compromise on immigration reform that could provide path to citizenship to 11 million people, including some 2,40,000 Indians, in America illegally.

Barack Obama hints at easing stance on immigration

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 10:26

Obama suggested in an interview aired Friday that he may drop his insistence that any legislation include a special pathway to citizenship for the 11 million people already in the US illegally.

US economy poised for 'breakthrough' this year: Barack Obama

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 11:24

In his annual State of the Union Address, Obama said immigration reform is key to economic growth of the country.

Italian Senate moves to ease tough immigration rules

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 07:31

The Italian Senate backed a draft law that would decriminalise illegal immigration in a move that will please migrant rights advocates but has sparked anger from the populist Northern League party.