A visitor arrives at Miami airport on a direct flight from Havana, March 13, 2013. REUTERS/Desmond Boylan
WASHINGTON: Foreigners aiming for temporary jobs at high-tech US companies will undergo a longer visa approval process after the Trump administration announced it will temporarily suspend expedited applications for H-1B visas.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said on March 3 that starting April 3 it will suspend "premium processing" for up to six months. Under this expedited procedure, applicants can be eligible for visa approvals within 15 days, instead of a regular review period that can last for up to a few months.
