Thousands of Indian techies return home as US rejects visa extensions

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https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/thousands-of-indian-techies-return-home-as-us-rejects-visa-extensions-119032200327_1.html



Indian techies living in the US are having a hard time as the US government has refused visa extensions. While some are still struggling over filing a new H-1B visa, many were left with no option but to return to India.

Apart from the increase in outright denials, there has also been a sharp rise in the number of requests for evidence (RFE). These are notices the US authorities issue to visa applicants seeking more information and documents on their applications. This not only delays the visa process but also increase costs for companies.

An engineer, who returned to India nine months ago, tells ET that "shifting with a kid who was born in the US was challenging".

Though the USCIS this week said it would resume premium processing of the H-1B visa, Indian IT firms are still struggling with extension of the visas.

According to industry experts, tightening of the visa process is primarily due to the change in regime that has focused on securing more jobs for Americans.

When American companies can't find enough H-1Bs, they will be forced to hire Americans. This is a tremendous opportunity for American DUers to apply for these jobs today!

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