indiaUpdated: Jun 24, 2020 05:59 ISTVikram Desai, an information technology (IT) professional on an H-1B visa cleared for a Green Card, says that when he and his wife first heard of President Donald Trump’s order suspending work visas, they panicked. His H-1B visa has expired and he is on extension, which is being granted easily by US authorities in view of the Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns. Indians are the largest beneficiaries of both H-1Bs (more than 70% of the annual 85,000) and H-4 (for spouses and unmarried children). H-4 was introduced by President Barack Obama in 2015 as an incentive for these Green Card hopefuls. Based on news reports and speculation, the company expected a hike in H-1B visa processing fee, which is paid by the employer, a change in the qualification for H-1B, and an end of work authorization for graduates as part of their course.

Source: Hindustan Times June 23, 2020 18:42 UTC