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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Not Canada': H-1B Redditor says US company not sponsoring green card, gave 1 year time to look for job
Redditor says company refuses to sponsor for green card, asks whether it would be better to move to Canada. While Canada offers comparatively easy permanent residency, the job market for Indians in Canada is tough, social media users told an H-1B Redditor who sought advice for a sticky situation in the US. The person explained they received H-1b last year, got is stamped from India and came to US, but the company where the person is employed told that they won't be able to sponsor the PERM application for the green card "as my role doesn't;t live up to the requirements for the application". The company has given the person one year to look for another employer who can sponsor the PERM application, probably on a different role. "On the other hand I recently received my Canadian PR., I have it as other option," the person wrote on Reddit seeding advice on whether it is advisable to stay in the US and look for a job in the present situation or move to Canada with less visa complications. The social media debate portrayed the challenge the Indians are facing in both the US and Canada. Redditor says company is not sponsoring green card. One person suggested that moving to Canada is not advisable as the job situation is very difficult. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Official IQ Test - Updated 2025 IQ International Undo "Without job for 1 year 2 months now," the person said. "Finding job in Canada is not easy. Job market is dead and it is expensive to live in Toronto," another person said. "Finding a job in USA is not easy. Forget about Canada. Waste country," another wrote. "If you can get a us job and work remote from Canada that's the best option," one suggested. H-1B visa holders are facing uncertain times in the US, with US tech workers, aided by the MAGA camp, are strongly advocating for fewer H-1B approvals so that Americans do not lose out on their opportunities to foreigners.
Forbes
6 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Addressing Immigration Challenges For Enterprises
Haokun Qin, Cofounder @ Gale (YC W25). We make immigration simple. Global talent mobility has become a strategic priority for many U.S. businesses—and a potential bottleneck. CFOs, COOs, general counsels and heads of people at companies sponsoring dozens of work visas annually are grappling with immigration challenges. Visa processing delays remain high, with delays around a year in some regions. Meanwhile, government fees have increased—for example, H-1B petition fees jumped by 70% (and L-1 fees by over 200%) under new 2024 regulations. At the same time, organizations face compliance challenges: H-1B visas carry strict requirements, and a careless mistake could even get a company barred from the program. Further, requests for evidence (RFEs) can add cost and uncertainty—around 1 in 10 H-1B petitions received an RFE in 2023. These pain points are driving some enterprises to seek better solutions. In fact, 76% of companies in a recent survey are considering nearshoring or offshoring roles abroad due to U.S. immigration hurdles, with 46% looking to Canada as a top choice. Enterprise Immigration Challenges Here are some of the core challenges enterprises face in 2025: Pandemic closures disrupted consulate visa processing, while systemic inefficiencies have created backlogs at USCIS, resulting in prolonged case processing times. Even as the USCIS backlog dropped to 4.3 million pending cases in 2023 (a 15% drop from 2022's backlog), businesses often wait longer than expected for approvals. Key talent can be left in limbo, impacting project timelines. Company immigration budgets may be straining under higher government fees and legal expenses. The April 2024 fee hikes mean an H-1B or L-1 petition now costs employers more money in filing fees, on top of legal fees. An unexpected RFE can trigger additional attorney work (and bills) to address complex questions. Managing immigration is no longer a minor HR task—it's a line item CFOs must plan for. U.S. work visas come with complex rules—from maintaining public access files for H-1Bs to posting notices for PERM green cards, a risk no enterprise can take lightly. Immigration program managers must ensure every step is documented and every deadline (e.g., visa extension, I-9 re-verification) is met, across potentially dozens or hundreds of foreign employees. The annual H-1B lottery cap and shifting immigration policies can create uncertainty in workforce planning. Many companies now explore alternative talent strategies, such as relocating foreign hires to Canada or other countries, to retain skilled workers who can't secure U.S. visas. Best Practices To mitigate immigration risk and delays, enterprises should centralize immigration ownership under a cross-functional team involving HR, legal and finance stakeholders. Standardizing intake processes, maintaining internal audit trails and proactively calendaring immigration deadlines are foundational. When evaluating law firms or tech platforms, it's a good idea for companies to prioritize transparency, real-time tracking capabilities and deep expertise with employment-based visas. Ensure the platform integrates with existing HRIS tools and provides compliance logs that can withstand audits. Many businesses underestimate how fragmented and opaque immigration workflows can be—even with modern platforms. Tools often promise automation but fail to account for nuanced legal compliance, evolving policy changes and the need for human judgment in edge cases. Companies may also struggle with poor integration into internal HR or legal processes, leading to bottlenecks. My advice: Don't assume a platform is 'set-it-and-forget-it.' Assign an internal stakeholder to own the relationship and demand transparency on case status and SLA adherence. You may also want to consider partnerships with actual immigration attorneys or platforms with built-in partnerships. Finally, embed immigration planning into talent strategy. For example, you may want to consider alternative pathways like the O-1, L-1 or nearshoring from the start, especially for high-skill international hires. Early alignment between hiring and immigration teams can help reduce last-minute bottlenecks and keep projects moving. The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter. For legal advice, you should consult with an attorney concerning your specific situation. Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders. Do I qualify?
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Have a valid Green Card? You might still face deportation - Here's why
Holding a Green card is a dream for many immigrants, however thousands of green card holders are now scared due to President Donald Trump's stricter immigration rules. In a similar case of Green card, a woman was deported from Puerto Rico even though she had an approved Permanent Employment Certification (PERM). She had traveled outside the US but forgot to take her original travel permit with her. Her husband sent her a scanned copy, hoping it would be okay for re-entry. But when she arrived, immigration officers did not accept the scanned document. Without giving her much of an explanation, they sent her back. Also Read: Trump's $5 million 'gold card' gets a launch date: Here's when applications open online Now, things have gotten worse for the woman. Authorities are accusing her of fraud because she tried to enter the US with just a photocopy of her travel permit. Her immigration lawyer said they now have to start the PERM process all over again. This could take a lot of time—possibly months or even years. It also means more money, effort, and stress. This case shows how strict the US immigration system can be. Even small mistakes, like not carrying the original travel document, can cause serious problems. It's a warning for others going through the immigration process: even if your paperwork is approved, you must be extra careful. One small error can lead to very big consequences. Immigrants are often under close watch, and honest mistakes are not always forgiven. The system leaves little room for error, and people can suffer greatly even if they didn't mean to do anything wrong. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that Green cards visas are 'privilege.' USCIS' commitment to security and the enforcement of our immigration laws is unwavering. Green cards and visas are a privilege reserved for those who make the U.S. better, not those who seek to destroy it from the inside.
