2 H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers. 3 Premium processing of H-1B visa was suspended in April. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Premium processing of H-1B visa was suspended in April to handle huge rush of new petitions. When a petitioner requests the agency's premium processing service, USCIS guarantees a 15-day processing time.

Source: India Today September 19, 2017 10:07 UTC