US federal judge bars authorities from enforcing H-1B visa ban

In further relief for Indian information technology (IT) companies, a federal judge of the northern district of California barred the US government from enforcing a June 22 order banning the entry of H-1B visa workers in the country till December 31.

District Judge Jeffrey White in his order barring the US authorities from enforcing the June 22 executive order issued by president Donald Trump said that the president had “exceeded his constitutional authority”. The order was made available on Thursday.

This is the second relaxation on travel of H-1B and other work visa such as L-1 holders to the US.