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US lawmakers warn H-1B visa policy change could hamper relationship with India

The US lawmakers believe new visa policy could leave America short of talent if Indians are deported.

Jan 5, 2018

Mid-air sexual assault: Woman claims Indian man unbuttoned her shirt and shoved hand inside her pants

In a flight from Las Vegas that landed in Detroit on January 3, an Indian man has been charged with molesting a female co-passenger.

Jan 5, 2018

Trump's H-1B visa policy: Will it prove blessing in disguise for Indian economy?

The new visa policy is said to affect 500,000 Indians who are currently working in the American soil. But this could be a blessing in disguise.

Jan 4, 2018

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Working in the US on H-1B visa? You could soon be deported if Trump administration has its way

The Department of Homeland Security is said to be mulling the proposal, which is a part of Trump's "Buy American, Hire American" policy.

Jan 3, 2018

US proposes 'no extension to H-1B visa': Move could seriously hurt Indian techies

The proposed Bill looks forward to regulating the visa dependent companies in terms of minimum salary and the movement of professionals into the US in order to scrutinise the population of foreign talents.

Jan 2, 2018

25 boys trafficked to France on the pretext of attending rugby training camp; CBI books three

The agents had taken Rs 25 lahh from the parents for a rugby training trip to France. Read on to know how the racket was discovered.

Dec 30, 2017

Trips to UAE will now cost more as 5% VAT starts from January 1; travel companies likely to minimise cost for Indians

Big travel companies have said they will try to negotiate and minimise the impact of higher cost for the end users.

Dec 27, 2017

UK makes it easier for international students to switch to work visa from January 2018

International students in the UK will be able to switch to Tier-2 visa as soon as they complete their course, in contrast to the current rule, under which they have to wait until they get their degree

Dec 27, 2017

H-1B visa: 2018 to get tougher for petitioners as Trump administration gears up to impose more stringent restrictions

The Department of Homeland Security is now planning to revive a rule proposed in 2011, under which companies aiming to hire foreign workers under the H-1B visa will need to pre-register for the same.

Dec 26, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav meets wife, mother; Pakistan turns family meet into PR stunt

A military court in Pakistan had sentenced the 46-year-old to death on April 25 for "espionage and subversive activities."

Dec 25, 2017

Higher visa fees and HR 170 Bill add to woes of Indian IT companies

"The US government's immigration policy is creating an artificial distinction between one company and another," said R Chandrashekhar, president of NASSCOM.

Dec 22, 2017

Samsung Pay, India, how to use Samsung Pay,

Samsung Pay gets new update in India: Brings utility bill payment, due reminder options and more

With the new software update, Galaxy phone users can now pay electricity, water and other utility bills via secured Samsung Pay application.

Dec 22, 2017

US crackdown on H1-B visas pushes Indian techies and other immigrants to Canada

Under the Canada's fast track visa programme, workers can apply to stay for three years and also apply for permanent residency.

Dec 20, 2017

President Trump slams Visa Lottery Program at FBI National Academy graduation ceremony

President Trump renewed his call for ending the Visa Lottery Program and chain migration in an effort to prevent future terrorists from entering the United States.

Dec 16, 2017

Spouses of H-1B visa holders may no longer be able to work in the US; Trump administration to end Obama rule

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says that the move is in accordance with the Trump administration's 'Buy American, Hire American' policy stance.