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Coronavirus: US considering India’s request for H1-B visa extension, says report #IndiaNEWS
The United States has said it is considering requests by the Indian government to extend the validity of H-1B visas of citizens stranded in the country due to the coronavirus outbreak, CNBC-TV18 reported on Tuesday. The H-1B visa allows US companies to temporarily employ skilled workers from abroad. More than three lakh Indians are believed to be on this work permit.“US Citizenship and Immigration Services has taken steps to help individuals, employers, and others address some of the immigration-related challenges they face as a direct result of the Covid-19 national emergency,� a spokesperson told the television channel. “USCIS continues to analyse issues and other possible steps the agency may take to further address some of these challenges and will consider the public’s recommendations.�The spokesperson did not confirm whether a decision to extend the visa validity to 180 days has been taken but said, “USCIS will update its website with relevant announcements when appropriate�.If an employer terminates the contract of an H-1B holder, the employee needs to find new employment within 60 days to retain the visa status, according to the rules. However, Indian workers are expecting that the State Department extend the 60 day grace period to 180 days.The administration is likely to provide special support to...Read more

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