US to allow H-1B visa holders to enter US on conditions: All you need to know

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Aug 13, 2020, 09:02 IST

NEW DELHI: The Trump administration has relaxed some rules for H-1B visas holders allowing them to enter the United States if they are returning to the same jobs they had before the proclamation of the visa ban.
Here is a look at the new advisory issued by the US administration —

"Travel by applicants seeking to resume ongoing employment in the United States in the same position with the same employer and visa classification," the state department advisory said.
Dependents (spouses and children) will also be allowed to travel along with primary visa holders, according to the US Department of State advisory.
The US administration also allowed travel by technical specialists, senior-level managers, and other workers who hold H-1B visas and their travel is necessary to facilitate the immediate and continued economic recovery of the United States.
The administration also allowed travel of visa holders who are working as public health or healthcare professional, or researcher to alleviate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, or to conduct ongoing medical research in an area with a substantial public health benefit.
"Travel supported by a request from a US government agency or entity to meet critical US foreign policy objectives or to satisfy treaty or contractual obligations.
The list includes individuals, identified by the Department of Defense or another US government agency, performing research, providing IT support/services, or engaging other similar projects essential to a US government agency.
On June 22, US President Donald Trump had signed a proclamation that till the end of the year in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.