Immigration
Indian Guest Workers Sue US Company
Put simply, plaintiffs had been deceived into taking on life-altering debt for something that was never going to happen
Indian Embassy Sarts Delivering Exit Papers in Saudi Arabia
India started verification and issuance of emergency certificates allowing its citizens to leave Saudi Arabia following concerns over a new labour policy in the Gulf Kingdom.
More Hindus Migrating to the US Than Ever
The number of Hindus migrating to the US every year has more than doubled in the last one decade, with an overwhelming majority of them coming from India
UK Launches Super-priority Visas for Indians
For the first time, Indian visitors will now have the option of a same-day visa to the UK. - See more at: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/-/1115808/#sthash.db49zNLQ.dpuf
Indians Lobby Hard For a Slice of Immigration Pie
rom corporate America to Indian techies to Indian-Americans with family ties to their native land - all are lobbying hard to influence changes in the proposed immigration law
New Visa Rules to Hit Cognizant, TCS Most
There are provisions that seek to prevent IT companies from placing engineers on visa at client locations, if visa holders as a proportion of total US workforce are above a certain minimum threshold.
Over 18,000 Indians Want to Leave Saudi Arabia
India could witness large-scale reverse migration in the coming months.
Graduates Preferred to Grandmothers in Proposed US Immigration Bill
US immigration authorities would give preference to better-educated and trained visa-seekers who can contribute to the American economy.
US Immigration Bill Could Slow Indian Outsourcers
The industry's long-held fears of a backlash are being realized in its crucial U.S. market.
Why India's IT Industry is Worried Over US' Draft Immigration Policy
Indian IT companies may need to effect changes in their business models if the bill is passed in its current format.
TCS, Infosys, Wipro Accused by US Senator
Amidst Congressional debate on the comprehensive immigration reform, a top US Senator has accused big Indian IT companies - TCS, Infosys and Wipro - of abusing the H-1B visa system.
Why the OCI Card for NRIs is a Hogwash
It turns out the “Lifelong” visa (clearly marked as that on the passport) it comes with is not lifelong either.
US Immigration Reform: More Green Cards, but None for Siblings, Adult Children
Immigrant advocates have pointed out that the increase in employment visas are at the expense of family visas,
H-1B Visas: Nasscom Says Proposed Curbs Discriminatory
Like we have free flow of goods either side, I think it is as important to have free flow of highly skilled people it is part of the business.
Everyone Has a Fix for Broken US Immigration System
With an estimated 11.5 million foreigners, including some 260,000 Indians, living in the country illegally, everyone is agreed that the US immigration system is broken and everyone has their own fix.
Proposal to Restrict Biz Visas Will Impact Indo-US ties
USIBC has expressed concerns over proposals such as imposing restrictions on US business and work visas being considered by a group of Senators.
India Backs Nitaqat: Removal of Illegals to Help Genuine Workers
India’s External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said the new Saudi labor policy would affect only illegal immigrants and not genuine workers employed in the Kingdom.
Silicon Valley Pushes to Hire More Guest Workers
The new immigration measure will almost certainly fix a situation that keeps people like Sankhla stuck in limbo for so long.
US Immigration Reform Prospects Brighten
Prospects of comprehensive immigration reforms to resolve the issue of over 11 million undocumented immigrants, including an estimated 260,000 Indians, appear fairly bright.
Immigrant America and Patel Tales
US has more than 1,45,000 Patels and 72,642 Singhs
Big Rush for Work Visas as US Economy Picks Up
Immigration experts predict employers will snap up all the available slots by 5 April for the application season.
Decreasing Trend in Emigration From Kerala
Kerala is going to be out of the emigration picture in future
Another US Bid to Curb H-1B Hiring
A new H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act 2013 that would require US companies to pay significantly higher wages to H-1B visa holders over their American peers with similar experience.
US-bound Docs to Submit Rs. 5L Bond, 2 Sureties
In the last three years, over 3,000 doctors went abroad for studies and did not return
US-bound Docs to Submit Rs. 5L Bond, 2 Sureties
In the last three years, over 3,000 doctors went abroad for studies and did not return
10 Million Indians Want to Move to US
ore than 100 million people from across the world, including 10 million from India, would like to move permanently to the US.
US Entices Future Techies With H-1B Visas, Green Cards
The primary beneficiaries will be foreign students who come to study in America, who will be enticed to stay back, work here, and contribute to the US economy.
Victory for Tech Industry: H1B Visas Could Double
In a major victory for the tech industry, US visas for high-skilled foreign workers, including those from India, could double.
Italy Issues India Travel Warning
Italy warned its citizens to exercise caution when travelling in India following its decision not to send back to trial two Italian marines accused of killing Indian fishermen while on anti-piracy duty.
50% Rise in US Visas Issued to Indian Students
Getting an American university degree is back on the popularity charts following a two-year dip.
Indian-American Company Indicted for H-1B Visa Fraud
An Indian American company based in Texas has been indicted by federal authorities on charges of fraud in the H-1B visa category and using it to create a low-cost workforce in the US.
India Likely to Extend Visa on Arival for German Tourists
Aiming at increasing foreign tourist arrivals, the government today said a proposal to extend Visa on Arrival (VoA) facility to visitors from Germany is being considered.
Provisional Waiver for Illegal Migrants in US
The new provisional process is for individuals who seek a waiver of "inadmissibility" only for unlawful presence.
British Visas Issued to Indians Fall by 20%
The number of Indians receiving visas to travel to the UK, either to work or study, fell by nearly 20% over a year
New Indian Visa Requirements Irk Danish Tourists
The Indian Embassy said that the new tourist rules are unrelated to Holck and that India is simply enforcing rules that already existed.
Obama’s Plan Sees 8-year Wait for Illegal Immigrants
The plan includes a shortened path to citizenship for young illegal immigrants who came to the United States as children
Same-day Visa for Indian Investors, No Cap on Students:
British Prime Minister David Cameron out to woo Indian businesses and students
More Andhra Migrants Return From Gulf
Another group of migrants from Andhra Pradesh granted amnesty for overstaying in the United Arab Emirates returned home on Sunday.
H-1B Visas: US Congress Introduces Immigration Bill
A bi-partisan group of US lawmakers have introduced a new bill in the Congress to create more than 125,000 new visas to attract global talents to America.
Chinese Lose Millions in US Visa Scheme
More than 250 investors have been allegedly cheated by an American, Anshoo R. Sethi, who led them to believe their investment could boost their prospects of US citizenship.
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