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"Natural to fix their own immigration targets, closely watching it": India
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Kumaran noted that India views this as a "sovereign issue," but emphasised that Delhi is "closely watching" the consequences for its citizens.
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Planning to Travel to Dubai? These UAE Visa Offences Can Get You Deported
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 20: Dubai is one of the favourite travel destinations for Indians, be it families, professionals, or tourists round the year. Minor offenses can show serious consequences in view of the strict application of immigration law. While the UAE has an easy online process
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First lawsuit filed against Trump's "arbitrary" $100,000 H-1B visa rule
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The lawsuit, filed on Friday (local time) in the Northern District of California, is the first major lawsuit filed against the new visa fee rules, according to The New York Times. The plaintiffs argued that the administration's move was unlawful because the US president has no authority to i
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H-1B visa fee hike driven by Trump's domestic politics, says Shashi Tharoo
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Tharoor mentioned that the sudden hike in H-1B visa fees is about America's domestic politics and the President is trying to gain support of the anti-immigration base, as US legislative elections are set for November this year.
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Rupee hits record low of 88.67 against Dollar, Gold at all-time high on Fe
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The weakness in the Indian rupee continued on Tuesday, with the currency touching a record low of 88.67 per U.S. dollar at the time of filing this report. The pressure on the rupee came amid concerns over U.S tariffs and jitters surrounding H1B visa rules.
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Former X executive defends H-1B workers, slams anti-immigrant posts on X
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Crawford, who served as Director of Product Management during the company's takeover and rebranding as X, said that the platform survived because of the H-1B engineers from India and China after the takeover, as they worked long hours during critical times.
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US again clarifies Trump's H-1B proclamation, says existing visa holders n
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The department debunked several false claims circulating after Trump signed the order last week. The US State Department stressed that the new H-1B rules "do not apply to any previously issued H-1B visas, or any petitions submitted prior to 12:01 am Eastern Daylight Time on September 21, 202
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Trump administration proposes to introduce restrictions on 'I' visa classi
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The Trump Administration has now decided to place restrictions on the duration of visa classification "I" which is issued to foreign journalists proposing to cover the United States and visa extension will be granted only if the immigration official is convinced of the activities of the
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Macron seeks visa curbs on Algerian diplomats amid migration row
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered tighter visa rules for Algerian diplomats, suspending a 2013 exemption deal. The move follows rising tensions over deportation disputes, migration issues, and recent security concerns involving Algerian nationals, according to France 24.
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Planning a Trip to Europe in 2026? Schengen Visa Rules Are Getting a Digit
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 6: There's big news for travelers this year: the Digital Schengen visa is finally happening. No more waiting for embassy appointments or physically submitting documents. If you've ever found the process to be tedious, you're not alone, and this move by the EU aims t
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US tightens visa rules for Pakistani applicants
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US consulates in Karachi and Lahore have instructed F, M, and J visa applicants to make their social media profiles public for enhanced vetting, ARY News reported. The move is part of stricter US immigration checks aimed at improving national security and detecting potential threats.
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Stricter visa rules in US, UK and Canada to boost Indian higher institutio
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Tightening student visa norms in the USA, the UK and Canada is likely to aid Indian higher education institutions in the near to medium term, according to rating agency ICRA.
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