U.S. plans to allow spouse of H-1B visa holder to work
- Obama Administration has come out with a new initiative to attract spouses of H-1B visa holders with technical skills (from science & technology categories) to work in USA. It would also enhance opportunities for outstanding professors and researchers.
- The US economy would expect such talented foreign entrepreneurs and other high-skill immigrants to contribute substantially in creating jobs & enhance it’s innovative competitiveness.
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched the Entrepreneur Pathways, an online resource centre that gives immigrant entrepreneurs an intuitive way to navigate opportunities to start & grow a business. This would streamline, eliminate inefficiency & increase transparency of existing immigration system.
Exams Perspective:
- Entrepreneur Pathways
- H-1B visa
- India USA Bilateral Relations