US to relax visa processing for graduates with job offers

With the recent announcement from the USCIS(U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) to ease visa processing for international graduates with job offers, your American dream is now within reach and closer than ever before. The United States has long been the top destination for Indian students seeking to advance their careers. A major policy shift was made by the U.S. government earlier this year. And, it's all good news. 

For many international students, the journey doesn’t end with a graduation hat. The real challenge begins when they transition from their long-term student life into a professional career in a foreign land. After their studies, most international students want to work for American Corporations and settle in the US with a permanent residency. The H1B visa is the permanent gateway into the country for international graduates. The visa allows non-immigrant workers to live and work in the U.S. for up to six years. However, the visa application process for the US is hardly as easy as it sounds. With only a fraction of international applicants receiving visas due to caps imposed by the Congress, even the most qualified candidates have found themselves in limbo, unsure if they can remain and work in the US after their graduation. But now, the visa landscape is changing. 

What do these changes mean for international graduates? 

The US Department of State has issued fresh guidelines to consular officials about when waivers can be recommended for H1B visa applicants. This move is expected to significantly streamline the process and allow graduates to secure work visas in the country more swiftly, a process that has been long-due. It’s a relief for students who have invested years into their education and are eager to work in the US. Alan Goodman, the CEO of the Institute of International Education(IIE), highlights the pressing need for such reforms. He says, “The US needs to hire more international graduates. Our society is aging, our birth rate is falling and our own citizens are choosing not to pursue degrees in the STEM, healthcare and services fields.” Goodman’s words reiterate that the US workforce needs fresh immigrant talent. And perhaps, the best way to accomplish this is to invite international graduates into the country. The US is now reiterating its commitment to retaining the best and brightest talent from around the world. 

For prospective international students, the message is clear: the US is opening its borders wider by fast-tracking visas for international graduates with job offers. 

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