H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Progam

"An H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows a person to work legally and temporarily in the United States. The H-1B classification applies to persons in a specialty occupation which requires the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge..."
- U.S. Department of State

"The H-1B visa program took its current form in 1990, stemming from panic over a labor shortage that never materialized. The program allows for . . .temporary visas. . .good for up to six years, for people in "specialty occupations" tied to a specific employer. In practice, computer programmers and physical therapists have accounted for the large majority of H-1B visa users."
- Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of CIS

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Court Case Reminds Us That Older Workers, Particularly Older Women, Are Discriminated Against in the H-1B Program

In FY 2022, H-1B beneficiaries were less than 1 percent females over 45 and only 3 percent males over 45.

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HP, This Is Getting Old: Age Discrimination in Silicon Valley

HP and its spinoff Hewlett Packard Enterprises have agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit

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Update on Canada’s Offer of Easy Entry for 10,000 H-1B Visa Holders

The quick departure of the H-1Bs to Canada and the need for a second lottery both reflect the fact that there really is no shortage of high-tech workers in the States.

Topics: Canada, H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Progam

Texas School District Uses H-1B Program to Cut Teachers’ Wages in Half

When school districts resort to the H-1B program to hire teachers, the motivation is saving money, not a lack of local talent.

Topics: Texas, H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Progam

California Bans Employment Discrimination by Caste

A first, this could have serious implications for H-1B

Topics: California, H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Progam

A Trump-Era Change Highlighted Anti-Female Bias in the H-1B Program — then the Biden Administration Hid the Evidence

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Flawed Document Describes Real Problem: Indian Domination of HR in the Tech Industry

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H-1B Doctor’s Jihadist Plot: How Well Do We Vet Visa Applicants?

Topics: National Security, H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Progam

H-1B doctor’s jihadist plot: How well do we vet visa applicants?

Topics: National Security, H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Progam

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