Since the US Citizenship and Immigration Services released last month the figures for H-1B visa registrations for the financial year 2024, the excitement about being selected in the lottery has diminished for many Indian techies and students. It may be because of the steps that USCIS has taken to curb visa fraud. In the H-1B...
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EB5 visa is getting more popular than H-1B among Indians; here’s why
In spite of developments in the economy, the pandemic, and other global pressures, the H1B visa program has remained popular in India, particularly among professionals working in STEM categories. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made a notification in March 2023 stating that the quota for H-1B visas for the fiscal year 2024,...
IIT Madras and University of Birmingham launch joint Master’s programme
A Joint Master’s Programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence has been launched in collaboration by IIT Madras and The University of Birmingham. This is the first time that any IIT has partnered with the UK Russell Group of Universities, IIT Madras claims. The application deadline for the joint program is June 11, 2023. Candidates...
Why Indian job market is still struggling with the Great Resignation
According to a media report, the “great resignation” in India never ended. The survey indicated that the number of individuals transferring to new employment has increased constantly following the epidemic. According to the research that was conducted based on the responses of 6,863 workers in India, the percentage of employees who moved on to other...
Infosys to cut average 40% variable pay of employees for JFM quarter
According to a report, the information technology firm Infosys would provide an average variable payment of 60% to its workers for the quarter that concluded on March 31, 2023. Sources also inform that the employees of the Bengaluru-based business will get emails on their variable pay on May 19. The article further said that the...
How to avail US visa without having an in-person interview
Everyone is aware of the very long waits for visas that have formed at US embassies and consulates across the world. The announcement that US visa interviews would no longer be required is fantastic news. They are attempting, at any cost, to cut down on the waiting period for visas. Because of this, the United...
Over 56% employees choose salary as the biggest factor for considering a new job
Switching jobs is not new but what exactly people are looking for when considering new job changes from time to time? Previously it was all about job security but now as time changes things have also changed. Apart from job security, there are several other things that employees are looking for these days and this...
Infosys perks up top-performing employees with 5.11 lakh equity shares
IT giant Infosys has allotted more than 5.11 lakh equity shares to eligible employees. The company said 1,04,335 equity shares have been allotted under the 2015 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan and 4,07,527 equity shares under the Infosys Expanded Stock Ownership Program 2019. After the allotment, the expanded share capital of the company stands at Rs...
US plans to issue 1 million visas to Indian students and jobseekers in 2023
In India, one million visas are expected to be issued this year by the US Consulate General. Half a million visas have already been processed. His remarks included how consular offices in India were preparing for the upcoming student visa season, as well as how they were on track to reach the one million visa...
IIT Madras launches BS degree that combines medical science and engineering together
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched a four-year BS programme in medicine and engineering at its Department of Medical Sciences and Technology. This course will be an interdisciplinary programme that bridges Medicine & Engineering. The courses in the programme will be taught by both medical & engineering faculty and will provide a...