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immigration2 years ago

H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program Expands to Include Indian and Canadian Visa Holders

The Department of State has introduced the State Side H1B visa Pilot Program, allowing H1B visa holders to apply for visas and renewals within the United States. The program will accept applications from January 29 to April 1, 2024, with an initial limit of 20,000 applications. However, there is a catch - applicants must have had their H-1B visa previously renewed by Mission Canada or Mission India during specific timeframes. The pilot program aims to test the Department's ability to process visas in the country and reduce global visa wait times.

via M9|
#department-of-state#h1b-visa#immigration
immigration2 years ago

"Examining the Impact of Joe Biden's Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence and Corporate Control"

President Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence aims to streamline the immigration process for individuals with AI expertise. The order directs US immigration agencies to modernize existing immigration pathways, including employment-based green cards and non-immigration visas, for AI experts. It also calls for the review and potential changes to the J-1 exchange visitor program. The US Department of State and Department of Homeland Security are required to streamline visa processing times and ensure availability of visa appointments for foreign nationals in AI and other critical emerging technologies. However, immediate changes are unlikely, and the implementation of certain policies may depend on agency staffing and resources.

via IndiaTimes|
#artificial-intelligence#executive-order#immigration
immigration2 years ago

Australia Streamlines Skilled Worker Entry through Immigration Overhaul

Australia plans to overhaul its immigration system to attract more skilled workers and make the visa process quicker and easier. The current points test will be modified to identify people with the correct skill sets the Australian economy needs. The government will also take steps to retain international students and allow temporary skilled visa holders to apply for permanent residency by the end of this year. The migrant wage threshold of temporary skilled workers will be raised to A$70,000 from A$53,900 to prevent the exploitation of migrant workers.

via Reuters|
#australia#immigration#migrant-workers