CURRENT AFFAIRS

2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country is planning to update the H-1B visa registration process following fraud in the lottery system?
A
USA
B
United Kingdom
C
UAE
D
Ukraine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The United States announced plans to modernise the H-1B registration process after the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) detected abuse and fraud by some companies to boost their chances of winning the visa.

Detailed explanation-2: -The processing time for H1B visa stamping after approval can vary based on several factors, such as the embassy or consulate’s workload and the time of year. On average, it takes between 1-4 weeks to schedule an interview and receive the visa stamp.

Detailed explanation-3: -In some years, the number of applications received has been higher than in others. For example, in the FY 2022 lottery season, 483, 927 petitions were received. Since 65, 000 are designated for the visa cap, that’s a 13% chance of selection.

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