katharnak Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 Washington, Jan 8 (PTI): The US seems to have violated its commitment under a key WTO pact by a substantial fee hike in certain categories of L1 and H-1B visas, once very popular among Indians, according to an eminent think tank."Significantly increasing the fees for certain H-1B and L-1 visas may be likely to violate US obligations under GATS (General Agreement on Trade in Service)," said the National Foundation for American Policy in a report on the increase in H-1B and L1 visa fee.The fee hike was part of the Mexico Border Protection Bill which was signed into law by President Barack Obama last year. The think tank report also strengthened the argument of the Indian government and companies that such a legislation was "discriminatory" and "restrictive". India had already announced its intentions to approach the WTO on this issue.The fee hike affected outsourcing companies like Wipro, Tata, Infosys, Satyam but had no impact on American firms. The Mexico Border Protection act increased the filing fee and fraud prevention and detection fee by $2,000 for H-1B visas and by $2,250 for L-1 visas, but only for employers that employ 50 or more workers in the US.The money from the new fees will help increase border security personnel, equipment, technology, infrastructure, and other resources along the US' southwestern border."The United States specifically committed in its GATS schedule to allow the temporary entry and stay of individuals under the H-1B and L-1 visa provisions, as they existed when the United States joined the GATS in 1994. Accordingly, additionally restricting the availability of H-1B and L-1 visas could violate this commitment," said the think tank."As a result, a WTO Member whose companies use H-1B and L-1 visas to perform services in the United States may challenge this provision at the World Trade Organisation," it said.Such a challenge could lead to retaliation against US exporters and limit market access for US goods and services, it said in the report."... the ultimate purpose of the new fees is not to cover expenses for increased border security. Senator Charles Schumer (NY-D), who introduced the amendment to include the higher fees in the legislation, explicitly stated that the purpose of the fees is to restrict the availability of L-1 and H-1B visas.Thus, Congress' overall intent was reducing the visas' availability, not budget neutrality," the report said. Because the US is bound by its commitment under GATS, it may not now adopt or maintain measures that would conflict with that commitment, or nullify or impair the benefits accruing to WTO members under the commitment, the report said.Accordingly, restricting the availability of H-1B and L-1 visas through the increased fees could violate this commitment under GATS, it added.
Alfred pichikaaki Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 *=: *=: *=: ipudikaina mana govt edana cheste bagundu...
htnamus Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 [quote author=ALFRED PICHIKAAKI link=topic=141947.msg1613604#msg1613604 date=1294678867] *=: *=: *=: ipudikaina mana govt edana cheste bagundu...[/quote]chusi sHa_clap4 sHa_clap4 tappiste manollu em seyaru
Alfred pichikaaki Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 [quote author=htnamus link=topic=141947.msg1613811#msg1613811 date=1294680695]chusi sHa_clap4 sHa_clap4 tappiste manollu em seyaru[/quote]emo baa... WTO approach avutha antunnaru kada... chuddam...
Nauty Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 Ee news 3 months back Indian Gvt ki, S/W companies ki, andariki telusu. Andukane mana s/w companies vallu Indian gvt meda presure techaru. Kani mana Indian gvt ki inka USA ni edurinchenta seen raledu & ledu kada andukane em cheyaleka poyaru manavallu.... Eppatlo denimeda mana Indian gvt emicheyaledu cheyadu kudaaaa... Social Scurity benifits meda 10 years nundi manavallu US ni adugutuntene vallu evvatam ledu. ee fees vallu taggistaraaa.....Mana asa kakapoteee..
katharnak Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Posted January 10, 2011 [quote author=Nauty link=topic=141947.msg1613889#msg1613889 date=1294681810]Ee news 3 months back Indian Gvt ki, S/W companies ki, andariki telusu. Andukane mana s/w companies vallu Indian gvt meda presure techaru. Kani mana Indian gvt ki inka USA ni edurinchenta seen raledu & ledu kada andukane em cheyaleka poyaru manavallu.... Eppatlo denimeda mana Indian gvt emicheyaledu cheyadu kudaaaa... Social Scurity benifits meda 10 years nundi manavallu US ni adugutuntene vallu evvatam ledu. ee fees vallu taggistaraaa.....Mana asa kakapoteee..[/quote]good info mama... India govt.. sFun_duh sFun_duh sFun_duh
Alfred pichikaaki Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 [quote author=Nauty link=topic=141947.msg1613889#msg1613889 date=1294681810]Ee news 3 months back Indian Gvt ki, S/W companies ki, andariki telusu. Andukane mana s/w companies vallu Indian gvt meda presure techaru. Kani mana Indian gvt ki inka USA ni edurinchenta seen raledu & ledu kada andukane em cheyaleka poyaru manavallu.... Eppatlo denimeda mana Indian gvt emicheyaledu cheyadu kudaaaa... Social Scurity benifits meda 10 years nundi manavallu US ni adugutuntene vallu evvatam ledu. ee fees vallu taggistaraaa.....Mana asa kakapoteee..[/quote] sFun_duh sFun_duh sFun_duh
qwerty1204 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 *=: baaoka china doubt baa..H1-B application process motham entha avthundi sCo_hmmthink
srdh21 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 [quote author=katharnak link=topic=141947.msg1613581#msg1613581 date=1294678630]Washington, Jan 8 (PTI): The US seems to have violated its commitment under a key WTO pact by a substantial fee hike in certain categories of L1 and H-1B visas, once very popular among Indians, according to an eminent think tank."Significantly increasing the fees for certain H-1B and L-1 visas may be likely to violate US obligations under GATS (General Agreement on Trade in Service)," said the National Foundation for American Policy in a report on the increase in H-1B and L1 visa fee.The fee hike was part of the Mexico Border Protection Bill which was signed into law by President Barack Obama last year. The think tank report also strengthened the argument of the Indian government and companies that such a legislation was "discriminatory" and "restrictive". India had already announced its intentions to approach the WTO on this issue.The fee hike affected outsourcing companies like Wipro, Tata, Infosys, Satyam but had no impact on American firms. The Mexico Border Protection act increased the filing fee and fraud prevention and detection fee by $2,000 for H-1B visas and by $2,250 for L-1 visas, but only for employers that employ 50 or more workers in the US.The money from the new fees will help increase border security personnel, equipment, technology, infrastructure, and other resources along the US' southwestern border."The United States specifically committed in its GATS schedule to allow the temporary entry and stay of individuals under the H-1B and L-1 visa provisions, as they existed when the United States joined the GATS in 1994. Accordingly, additionally restricting the availability of H-1B and L-1 visas could violate this commitment," said the think tank."As a result, a WTO Member whose companies use H-1B and L-1 visas to perform services in the United States may challenge this provision at the World Trade Organisation," it said.Such a challenge could lead to retaliation against US exporters and limit market access for US goods and services, it said in the report."... the ultimate purpose of the new fees is not to cover expenses for increased border security. Senator Charles Schumer (NY-D), who introduced the amendment to include the higher fees in the legislation, explicitly stated that the purpose of the fees is to restrict the availability of L-1 and H-1B visas.Thus, Congress' overall intent was reducing the visas' availability, not budget neutrality," the report said. Because the US is bound by its commitment under GATS, it may not now adopt or maintain measures that would conflict with that commitment, or nullify or impair the benefits accruing to WTO members under the commitment, the report said.Accordingly, restricting the availability of H-1B and L-1 visas through the increased fees could violate this commitment under GATS, it added.[/quote]i think India should retaliate by imposing additional tax on American products for internal security which is equally valid
anticastepolicy Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 [quote author=arey ooo samba link=topic=141947.msg1613973#msg1613973 date=1294682894] *=: baaoka china doubt baa..H1-B application process motham entha avthundi sCo_hmmthink[/quote]around 4000$ anukunta ba... normal processing aithe.. adhe premium aithe add 1000 more ,.. not sure though
qwerty1204 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 [quote author=anticastepolicy link=topic=141947.msg1613985#msg1613985 date=1294682993]around 4000$ anukunta ba... normal processing aithe.. adhe premium aithe add 1000 more ,.. not sure though[/quote]$4000 aa :surprised-038:it includes every thng aa baa..i mean the pay for lawyer and all sCo_hmmthink
anticastepolicy Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 [quote author=arey ooo samba link=topic=141947.msg1614011#msg1614011 date=1294683257]$4000 aa :surprised-038:it includes every thng aa baa..i mean the pay for lawyer and all sCo_hmmthink[/quote]yes I guess.. inkoka thread veyi .. so that everybody will have their go at your question
qwerty1204 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 [quote author=anticastepolicy link=topic=141947.msg1614019#msg1614019 date=1294683341]yes I guess.. inkoka thread veyi .. so that everybody will have their go at your question[/quote]kk baa sHa_high5ing
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