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US makes H1-B approval tough

WASHINGTON:In a move that is likely to hit Indian IT firms and their employees, the Trump administration has announced a new measure that makes it tougher to issue H-1B visas to those to be employed at one or more third-party worksites.

US makes H1-B approval tough


Washington, February 23

In a move that is likely to hit Indian IT firms and their employees, the Trump administration has announced a new measure that makes it tougher to issue H-1B visas to those to be employed at one or more third-party worksites.

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a policy memorandum on Thursday saying it may request detailed documentation to ensure that a legitimate employer-employee relationship is maintained while an employee is working at a third-party worksite.

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The H-1B programme offers temporary US visas that allow companies to hire highly skilled foreign professionals working in areas with shortage of qualified American workers. 

Indians get most of the H1-B visas, although there are no national quotas for the facility nor is it specifically designed for Indians.

Under the new policy, the USCIS says the employers must provide contracts and itineraries for employees who will work at a third-party location. According to the guidance, in order for an H-1B petition involving a third-party work site to be approved, the petitioner must show by a preponderance of evidence that the beneficiary will be employed in a speciality occupation and the employer will maintain an employer-employee relationship with the beneficiary for the duration of the requested validity period. — IANS

Indian cos to be hit

  • The new policy will hugely impact Indian IT companies and their employees
  • Indian IT firms have a significant number of their employees deployed at third-party worksites 
  • A significant number of US banking, travel and commercial services depend on on-site IT workers from India

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