EMPLOYMENT AUTHORISATION DOCUMENTS
Biden admin urged to take urgent action to protect over 250K Documented Dreamers, many of whom are Indians
A bipartisan group of lawmakers urges Biden administration to protect over 250,000 Documented Dreamers, including many Indians, facing self-deportation after aging out of temporary legal status. Lawmakers push for protection through America's CHILDREN Act.
Fake job offers in India or abroad: How to spot a fraudulent job offer, know the full list of authorised agents for foreign jobs
Fake job offers: India is such a country where millions of young people reside and many of them are searching for a job either within India or abroad. Younger people have aspirations and enthusiasm which fraudsters are using to dupe them with fake job offers. In the recent past many young Indians were taken abroad to work in scam jobs, etc.
Central govt employees, private employees can't claim LTA if they don't follow these rules; LTA eligibility, other latest updates
LTA for central govt employees: Employers offer Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) to offset travel expenses during leave. It covers airfare, train tickets, or public transport, but reimbursement is capped by employer or tax limits. Confusions arise, especially with air travel. Here's a breakdown: Can you claim LTA with a confirmed flight ticket? Does the booking platform matter? Is family included? What documents are required for flight-based LTA claims?
Relieving letter: All you need to know about this document
A relieving letter is vital to show that an employee who has resigned has cleared all dues and has no work pending, says Sarbojit Mallick, co-founder, Instahyre, a job search platform. It also assists organisations to ensure that a person who has resigned is entirely released of their obligations and is not in possession of the company’s data or property.
Green Card backlog: Indian-American group writes to Biden Administration for relief
The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) has urged the Biden Administration to relax rules regarding employment authorization cards for Indian-Americans stuck in the green card backlog. With over a million Indian-origin non-immigrant visa holders waiting for their priority dates to become current, the country-wise cap on approvals has caused delays of up to 135 years.
Biden administration urged to make priority dates current for Indian Green Card applicants
A bipartisan group of 56 US lawmakers has requested the Biden administration to take executive action to make Green Card priority dates current for applicants from India. In their letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the lawmakers appealed to the administration to mark all dates for filing of employment-based visa applications in the Bureau of Consular Affairs' published Employment-Based Visa Bulletin as “current”.
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EDLI: How to make insurance claim under Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, documents needed
EDLI works in tandem with the EPF and the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS). If an accident occurs during the individual's active service time, the nominee will get a lump-sum insurance pay-out.
Lawmakers introduce legislation in US Congress to protect documented dreamers from 'aged-out' deportation
Introduced in the House of Representatives and the Senate, America's CHILDREN Act would allow individuals to obtain permanent residency if they were brought to the US as dependent children of workers admitted under employment visas, have maintained status in the US for 10 years (including eight years as dependents), and have graduated from an institution of higher education.
How employees can submit joint application for higher EPS pension sans documents post Kerala High court order
Employees who are eligible to apply for higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) are confused about how they can submit joint application form on the Member Sewa portal if they do not have necessary documents. The Kerala High Court judgement dated April 12, 2023 has asked EPFO not to insist on the proofs. Here's how an employee can submit the form to apply for higher pension.
US court ends uncertainty over work permit for H-1B spouses
The United States had granted more than 59,000 work authorisations - called Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs) and Form I-765 - in 2021, including both initial and renewal to holders of H-4 visas that are granted to spouses of H-1B visa holders who are mostly from India. There are more than 100,000 H-4 EAD holders now, mostly women.
Automatic EAD extension to benefit spouses of H-1B workers in the US
The automatic extension has been increased to 540 days, or 18 months, and will be effective immediately, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said in a statement.
Bill introduced in US Congress to recapture 380K unused family & employment-based visas
In a major boost to a large number of Indians, this will allow individuals to receive work authorisation while they wait for a visa number to become available and will prevent dependent children from “aging out” of eligibility for the LPR status.
Banks offering home loans below 7% interest rate for self-employed borrowers
Just like for salaried home loan borrowers, self-employed borrowers should also compare and shop around for the best interest rate for their home loan.
Biden admin settles for automatic job authorisation for spouses of H-1B visa holders
An H-4 visa is issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to immediate family members (spouse and children under 21 years of age) of the H-1B visa holders. The visa is normally issued to those who have already started the process of seeking employment-based lawful permanent resident status in the US.
US court grants relief for L2, H4 immigrant spouses seeking employment permits
While L-1 spouses or L-2 visa holders will get the extension without applying for it, H4 visa holders will still have to apply for the extension after their employment permit expires.
US lawsuit challenges employment rules for L1/ H-1B spouses
The suit was filed last week in the US District Court for the Western District of Washington by a group of 15 plaintiffs, of which 13 are Indian nationals.
America to suspend biometric requirements for processing H4-EAD visas
This is expected to help speed up processing times for visa extensions and employment authorisation for spouses of H-1B and L1 visa holders in the United States.
Lawsuit filed challenging delays in processing authorisation permits for H-1B dependents
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the US Department of Homeland Security challenging the delays in processing employment authorisation documents for H-4 and L-2 visa holders.
60 American lawmakers urge Biden to extend work authorisations for H-1B visa holders' spouses
"We respectfully request that the Department of Homeland Security publish a Federal Register notice on day one of your administration that would extend the validity period of all expired H4 EADs," the members of the US House of Representatives wrote to Biden in a letter on December 16.
US district court: Spouses of H-1B visa holders aren’t entitled to automatic renewal of work permits
To mitigate the difficulties arising owing decades-long green-card backlog for those immigrants from certain countries, such as India, the Obama administration had introduced the EAD program in 2015. This enables spouses of certain categories of H-1B visa holders (such as those on track for a green card) to apply for an EAD, which enables them to work.
USCIS issues temporary relaxation for H-1B spouses waiting for work authorisation cards
However, inordinate printing delays in issue of EAD cards and settlement of a class action lawsuit initiated by an Indian citizen, has led the US immigration agency – United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to introduce this temporary relaxation.
Indian woman sues US Citizenship and Immigration Services for delay in work permit
The woman, who is on an H-4 visa, said her Employment Authorisation Document (EAD) was approved on April 7 but she hasn't received the work authorisation card till date.
Trump Spring Agenda proposes changes in H-1B, H4 EAD and OPT programs
The Department of Homeland Security proposes to revise the definition of specialty occupation to focus more on getting the best and the brightest foreign nationals via the H-1B programme, and revise the definition of employment and employer-employee relationship to better protect US workers and wages, it said.
Petition launched on White House website to save spouse work permits
IT Pro Alliance, a nonprofit which functions as an open networking platform of tech professionals across the US, launched the petition late last month.
It's back in the court room - work authorisation for H-1B spouses
Even if the court verdict is favourable, the US administration is likely to rescind the EAD programme.
US court to hear lawsuit against H-4 visa authorisation to spouses of H1B visa holders
The Barack Obama administration in 2015 allowed H4 visa-holders - mainly spouses of the H-1B visa-holders - to be gainfully employed in the US.
Want to fly drones? Get trained first
The DGCA has categorised RPAS into five categories —nano (weighing up to 250gm and mostly used as toys), micro (250gm to 2 kg), small (2-25kg), medium (25-150kg) and large (above 150 kg).
June to heighten job worries for H-1B spouses
The Obama administration had introduced a rule known as H-4 EAD rule in May 2015, largely to help deal with a massive green card backlog for H-1B visa-holders.
93% of H-4 approved work authorisation from India: US
This number includes 90,946 initial approvals, 35,219 renewals, and 688 replacements for lost cards.
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