The administration of United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday made some relaxations in the rules for H-1B work visa and said it w...
The administration of United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday made some relaxations in the rules for H-1B work visa and said it would allow visa holders to enter the country if they were returning to the same jobs they had prior to the ban. A notice by the US State Department said this was done as “forcing employers to replace employees in this situation may cause financial hardship”.
The administration also allowed entry to technical specialists, senior-level managers, and other workers whose travel is necessary to facilitate the immediate and continued economic recovery of the United States.
It also allowed travel of visa holders who are employed in the “critical infrastructure sectors”. This includes, defence healthcare and public health and information, among others.
However, the notice said that employment in a critical infrastructure sector alone was not sufficient and added that applicants should meet either of two conditions: They should have a senior position within the petitioning organisation or job duties reflecting functions that are both unique and vital to the management. Second, the applicant’s proposed job duties and specialised qualifications indicate the “individual will provide significant and unique contributions” to the company.
Additionally, the administration also allowed travel of visa holders who are working as public...
