L&T Technology Services (L&T Tech) will pay almost $10 million to settle claims of underpaid visa fees, violating the False Claims Act. The company bought cheaper B-1 visas instead of the more expensive H-1B visas for their foreign workers between 2014 and 2019. B-1 visas don't allow paid work in the US, while H-1B visas have a yearly limit for skilled workers with … [Read more...] about Penalties for Employers Engaging in ‘Visa Fraud’: L&T Tech Case Study
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Want an urgent B1/B2 visa: Here’s how TCN processing can reduce wait time
The wait time for a US visa can be daunting for applicants from countries such as India. The recent data suggests that the US visa wait period has dipped below a year in most Indian consulates, barring Chennai. Mumbai and Kolkata have seen wait times drop to 332 and 357 days, respectively, while Chennai applicants still face a wait of 680 days for B1/B2 visa appointments. … [Read more...] about Want an urgent B1/B2 visa: Here’s how TCN processing can reduce wait time
Can you apply for a job in the US when visiting on travel (B-1/B-2) visa?
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that individuals traveling to the US on a tourist or business visa are now permitted to apply for jobs and even attend interviews. B-1/B-2 visas are for short non-immigrant visitors who want to enter the USA for travel or business purposes. According to the latest guidelines issued by the USCIS, … [Read more...] about Can you apply for a job in the US when visiting on travel (B-1/B-2) visa?