H-1B Visa
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news.ycombinator.comOracle and Amazon Filed Thousands of H-1B Visa Petitions Amid U.S. Job Cuts in Recent Fiscal Years
Oracle and Amazon submitted thousands of H-1B visa petitions over the past two fiscal years, according to a New York Post report. During the same period, both companies reduced thousands of positions held by U.S.-born workers. The report highlights the companies' immigration and…
thehindu.comChinese Immigrants in US Turn to Chick-fil-A Wordplay for H-1B Visa Luck
Chinese students and workers in the United States associate the Chick-fil-A brand with good fortune in visa applications due to phonetic similarities in Mandarin. The practice involves displaying the company's logo on items like coasters and social media profiles. This reflects c…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)US H-1B Visa Policy Change Introduces $100,000 Minimum Salary Requirement
The US government has implemented a new policy requiring H-1B visa holders in specialty occupations to earn at least $100,000 annually. This change, part of a broader overhaul of the visa system for highly skilled immigrants, is facing its initial implementation challenges. Repor…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Iowa Bill Advances to Restrict H-1B Visa Hires at Public Universities from Certain Countries
A bill in Iowa, House File 2513, has passed the state House and advanced through Senate committees to restrict H-1B visa hires at public universities from countries designated as foreign adversaries or state sponsors of terrorism. The measure targets citizens of China, Russia, Ir…
thehindu.comTrump Administration Imposes $100,000 Fee on New H-1B Visas in September
The Trump administration introduced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas in September. This measure affects employers seeking to hire skilled foreign workers. The change has altered operations within the H-1B visa program.
The White House from Washington, DC / Wikimedia (Public domain)Trump Administration Changes to H-1B Visa Process Affect Global Tech Talent Pipeline
The Trump administration modified the H-1B visa program, which has historically allowed the U.S. to import highly skilled tech workers from around the world. These changes have altered the granting process for the visas. CBS News reported on the impacts to the flow of internation…