-Galla S Kiran Kumar,Bureau Chief Telagana (Andhra Pradesh)
Prime Minister Modi (PM Modi) is getting special support during his visit to America. As part of this visit, he will answer questions from the media.
Washington: Prime Minister Modi (PM Modi), who is currently on a visit to America, will answer questions from the media on Thursday along with US President Joe Biden. This has been confirmed by the White House. It is a big deal.
Prime Minister Modi will participate in a media conference as part of this visit. We think this is a very important occasion. Modi too is happy to give it the same level of priority. As part of this, there will be one question from the US media and one question from the Indian media,’ said John Kirby, coordinator of the White House National Security Council.
Prime Minister Modi rarely attends media conferences. An international news agency has stated that there will be a limited number of questions in the press meet held in the United States, and in the case of such events with world leaders, the United States has the most control.
First personal meeting..
The two leaders will participate in a high-level meeting in the Oval Office of the White House. The White House revealed that the two will have a one-on-one meeting before that. It is said that this visit will strengthen the relations between the two countries in various fields.
Modi went to America as part of a four-day visit. He is getting special support in this tour. He presided over the 9th International Day of Yoga at the United Nations on Wednesday. Modi, who went on the invitation of Biden, will address the United States Congress.
H-1B Visa: Will H-1B visa holders hear good news during Modi’s visit?
H-1B visa holders are waiting to see if any favorable decision will come out during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to America. The Biden administration is likely to make a key announcement to make them happy.
Washington: NRIs are likely to hear good news in the wake of Prime Minister Modi’s US visit. It is reported that the Biden government will take a decision to resolve the difficulties faced by Indians working there in terms of H-1B visas. Related sources revealed that an announcement will be made on Thursday.
It is reported that the Biden administration will take a decision on Thursday to further simplify the H-1B visa renewal process. It seems that a pilot program will be announced so that NRIs can renew their visas without going to their home countries. It is reported that only a few foreigners will be given this opportunity at present and later this program will be expanded further.
H-1B visa allows American companies to hire foreign professionals. Majority of the users of this type of visa are Indians. Statistics reveal that 73 percent of the 4,42,000 H-1B visa users in fiscal year 2022 are Indians.
According to the rules currently in force.. one has to apply for visa stamping at the American consulate/embassy in the respective countries. There is currently a long wait for an H-1B visa renewal and an interview for a new one. Concern is being expressed over the delay in visa appointments in those countries that there is a fear of going home even in emergency situations. In this order, NRIs are likely to hear good news.
