What will change in the H-1B visa process, impact on Indians

US President Joe Biden is planning to change the H-1B Visa application system. Due to the existing H-1B visa system, thousands of Indians got a golden opportunity to work in America.

Now lakhs of people who want a job in America are worried about what will be the change in H-1B visa... will they get a chance to work in America after changing the process...?

Let us try to know the answers to some such questions.

What is H-1B visa?

America offers many types of visas, one of which is H-1B visa. This is a non-immigrant visa that allows companies in the US to hire foreign workers in specialized occupations requiring theoretical or technical expertise. Employers typically use the H-1B visa system to hire foreign nationals for US job roles for three to six years. H-1B visa holders who have begun the green card process for permanent resident status in the US can usually renew the work visa indefinitely.

How to apply for H-1B visa?

Every year, the US grants 65,000 H-1B visas and more than 20,000 visas to applicants who have a master's degree or higher from a US institution. Each applicant must register on the US Citizenship and Immigration Services website and go through a lottery system to be selected for an H-1B visa. If an applicant is selected, the employer can begin the process by filing a petition on his or her behalf. Tech companies currently use this visa process to hire thousands of employees annually.

Why the change in H-1B visa process?

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says the proposed changes are intended to streamline eligibility requirements, improve efficiency, and provide more benefits and flexibility to employers and workers. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas said the priorities of the Biden-Harris administration are to attract global talent, reduce unfair burdens on employers, and prevent fraud and abuse in the immigration system.