H-1B visa: What happened in US immigration this week?
Two decisions that made getting H-1B visas difficult have been put on hold for 60 days, awaiting review. January 31, 2021 / 12:52 PM IST
The Biden administration is moving to reverse the protectionist policies of former President Donald Trump. Starting with signing the immigration bill on January 20, the administration has taken steps to ensure that some of the decisions on H-1B visa holders are rescinded.
These include the withdrawal of conditions that makes it tough to qualify for H-1B visa, a favourite among Indian techies. Two policies that changed H-1B rules the selection of applications based on wages and increased wages for the visa holders were put on hold for 60 days awaiting review.