• About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Login
NRI Affairs
Youtube Channel
  • News
  • Video
  • Opinion
  • Culture
  • Visa
  • Other
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Video
  • Opinion
  • Culture
  • Visa
  • Other
No Result
View All Result
NRI Affairs
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Applications for US H-1B visas to open from March 1

For up to six years, those with H-1B visas can work and live in the US in specialised sectors including technology, engineering, and medical.

NRI Affairs News Desk by NRI Affairs News Desk
January 31, 2023
in News, Visa
Reading Time: 3 mins read
A A
0
Applications for US H-1B visas to open from March 1

Source: Pride Immigration

139
SHARES
1.3k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Advertisements

On March 1, the US immigration authorities will start collecting applications for skilled foreign worker visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT experts, kicking off the eagerly awaited H-1B visa filing season for fiscal 2023–24.

A non-immigrant visa called the H-1B allows US businesses to hire foreign nationals for specialised jobs that need for theoretical or technical competence.  It is essential to the hiring of tens of thousands of workers each year from nations like China and India by technology companies.

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will accept petitions for H-1B visas, which allow holders to work and live in the US for up to six years in specialised fields like technology, engineering, and medicine, between March 1 and March 17 for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023. It becomes possible to obtain a Green Card or permanent residency after six years.

USCIS stated, “If we receive enough registrations by March 17, we will randomly select registrations and send selection notifications via users’ myUSCIS online accounts. If we do not receive enough registrations, all registrations that were properly submitted in the initial registration period will be selected.”

According to a press statement, “We expect to notify account holders by March 31.” In the upcoming weeks, the USCIS promised to make more information available.

The annual cap for H-1B visas is 85,000, with 20,000 of those reserved for individuals with advanced degrees from US universities. The remaining 65,000 visas are distributed via a lottery system, which makes it difficult to obtain an H-1B visa.

Advertisements

Due to the high demand for H-1B visas, there have been calls for the programme to be changed. Many have suggested increasing the number of visas available and streamlining the application process.

The H-1B programme, according to its proponents, is essential for keeping the United States at the forefront of innovation and technology worldwide and for boosting the economy of the nation.

The US embassy and its consulates in India are focussing to expedite the visa process for Indians. Mumbai Consular Chief John Ballard said that the embassy is largely focussing to reduce the backlog for first-time B1 and B2 tourist and business travel visas.

Ballard stated, “We recently opened up 2.5 lakh B1/B2 visa appointments throughout India and we have dozens of officers, who have come from embassies around the world and Washington DC, specifically to help us to conduct interviews for first-time B1/B2 applicants”.

In order to speed up the process, he said that consulates opened on Saturday and would remain open throughout February and March. “We will be fully staffed by the end of the summer. We expect to process a record number of visas this year with these initiatives,” he added.

According to the US source, the embassy is on the verge of exceeding its pre-pandemic levels of visa processing this year. In terms of total visa adjudications, Ballard noted that “we adjudicated over 8,00,000 last year and we are almost up to our pre-pandemic numbers, which we intend to surpass in 2023.”

Share56Tweet35Send
NRI Affairs News Desk

NRI Affairs News Desk

Related Posts

Indian-Origin Author Chetna Maroo's Debut Novel, 'Western Lane' Makes 2023 Booker Prize Shortlist
Literature

Indian-Origin Author Chetna Maroo’s Debut Novel, ‘Western Lane’ Makes 2023 Booker Prize Shortlist

September 23, 2023
Indian Medical Graduates Granted Access to Practice in Australia, Canada, and US
News

Indian Medical Graduates Granted Access to Practice in Australia, Canada, and US

September 22, 2023
Indian-Origin Man’s Legal Claim Over C-Section Viewing Dismissed in Melbourne
News

Indian-Origin Man’s Legal Claim Over C-Section Viewing Dismissed in Melbourne

September 21, 2023
Next Post
Rejections of Indian VET visas by Australia conveying “mixed messages”

Rejections of Indian VET visas by Australia conveying “mixed messages”

Budget seeks to increase TCS rate from 5% to 20% on foreign travel

Budget seeks to increase TCS rate from 5% to 20% on foreign travel

US visa application can now be submitted using Dropbox

US visa application can now be submitted using Dropbox

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended

AAP Punjab Australia

NRI supporters rejoice over AAP victory in Punjab

2 years ago
Haryana in UK: Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya and Anshu Malik to receive ‘Haryana Gaurav’ award along with Para athletes Deepa Malik, Amit Saroha and Sumit Antil

Haryana in UK: Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya and Anshu Malik to receive ‘Haryana Gaurav’ award along with Para athletes Deepa Malik, Amit Saroha and Sumit Antil

2 years ago
Indian chef visa Australia

Australia will make special visa arrangements for Indian yoga instructors and chefs under historic trade agreement

1 year ago
Australia’s India-born spin-bowling coach will not go to Pakistan for upcoming tour

Australia’s India-born spin-bowling coach will not go to Pakistan for upcoming tour

2 years ago

Categories

  • Literature
  • Multimedia
  • News
  • nriaffairs
  • Other
  • People
  • Top Stories
  • Uncategorized
  • Views
  • Visa

Topics

Air India Australia california Canada caste COVID COVID-19 cricket ECTA Europe free trade FTA Germany h1b visa Hindu immigration India india-australia Indian Indian-American Indian-origin Indian Students Khalistan London Melbourne ministry of external affairs Modi New Zealand NRI NSW oci quarantine Queensland Singapore Sydney travel UAE uk Ukraine US USA us visa Victoria visa women
NRI Affairs

© 2021 NRI Affairs.

Navigate Site

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Video
  • Opinion
  • Culture
  • Visa
  • Other

© 2021 NRI Affairs.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT