News for 'immigration applications'

Studying abroad? 6 rules you should never break

Studying abroad? 6 rules you should never break

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Are you overstaying on an F1 visa?

Saudi plans multiple-entry visas for businessmen

Saudi plans multiple-entry visas for businessmen

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

The visas will be granted by the Saudi embassies abroad and immigration authorities at the country's airports, without the applicant producing an invitation or recommendation letter from a Saudi company or the chamber of commerce and industry.

Ex-Fortis promoter Shivinder Singh gets bail in money laundering case

Ex-Fortis promoter Shivinder Singh gets bail in money laundering case

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The high court imposed various bail conditions on him, including that he shall not tamper with the evidence or influence witnesses, directly or indirectly.

No move yet to finalise visa bond for Indians in UK

No move yet to finalise visa bond for Indians in UK

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Last week, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg opposed the Conservative-led coalition government's controversial 3,000 pounds visa bond scheme, which would affect visitors from certain countries, including India.

Indian badminton manager from Arunachal denied visa by China

Indian badminton manager from Arunachal denied visa by China

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

'When I checked with the Chinese Embassy about the status of my visa application, I was told by embassy officials that since I belong to Arunachal Pradesh, an approval from Beijing is required' 'It has been 54 years since the Chinese aggression of 1962 and 70 years of India's Independence. The issue of Arunachal Pradesh remains unsettled because of the territorial dispute between India and China which has put the future of the Indigenous people of Arunachal in uncertainty'

Visa denial: UK mission to speak to Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan

Visa denial: UK mission to speak to Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

The 70-year-old artiste, who was to perform at the Royal Festival Hall next month, had said that he was "shocked and appalled" at the rejection of his visa application.

Laser focus on Afghanistan, says Biden, warns Taliban not to hinder US forces

Laser focus on Afghanistan, says Biden, warns Taliban not to hinder US forces

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The United States is going to retain a laser focus on its counterterrorism mission in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden said on Friday, and warned the Taliban of a forceful response to any attack on American forces or disruption of its operations at the Kabul airport.

Indians in US? Inventions on the way

Indians in US? Inventions on the way

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

According to a report prepared by a team of researchers from Harvard, Duke and New York Universities, the number of Indian nationals contributing to US international patent applications touched 5.5 per cent in 2006.

Canada emigration: Kaur, Singh please excuse

Canada emigration: Kaur, Singh please excuse

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Tarvinder Kaur, who is pregnant, said her husband Jaspal Singh's application to become a permanent resident has been delayed for well over a month because of his last name.

Final NRC out in Assam, nearly 2 million stare at uncertain future

Final NRC out in Assam, nearly 2 million stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

A total of 3,30,27,661 people had applied to be included in the NRC. Of them, 3,11,21,004 have been included in the document and 19,06,657 excluded.

Will minimum salary of H1-B visa holders be hiked?

Will minimum salary of H1-B visa holders be hiked?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Given the sharp differences that the Democratic and Republican lawmakers and the White House has on various aspects of immigration reform including H-1B, the Congressional passage of the bill and its becoming a law as of now appears to be a tall order.

'I'm the first graduate in my family'

'I'm the first graduate in my family'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Sherfudeen Mohamed, 41 from Canada shares his inspiring story:

H-1B bill gives Americans first shot at tech jobs

H-1B bill gives Americans first shot at tech jobs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

The bill will attempt to toughen the H-1B visa program.

Labelled foreigner, Assam woman set free after 3 years

Labelled foreigner, Assam woman set free after 3 years

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Madhubala Mandal, a widow, returned home to her hearing impaired daughter on Wednesday evening, shortly after being freed from a camp for illegal immigrants in Kokrajhar.

IT cos nervous as Trump gets ready to sign outsourcing killer

IT cos nervous as Trump gets ready to sign outsourcing killer

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Trump to sign an executive order aimed at achieving a more skills-based and merit-based immigration system.

USCIS to suspend premium processing of H-1B petitions

USCIS to suspend premium processing of H-1B petitions

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

The United States on Saturday announced that from April 3 it will temporarily suspend the 'premium processing' of H-1B visas that allowed some companies to jump the queue as part of its efforts to clear the backlog.

US student visas and funding details

US student visas and funding details

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Words of advice from Peter G Kaestner, US Consul General, New Delhi.

US releases 20,000 more H1-B visas

US releases 20,000 more H1-B visas

Rediff.com5 May 2005

Most US H-1B employers pay migrant workers well below market rates: Report

Most US H-1B employers pay migrant workers well below market rates: Report

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Researches reveal that many firms that employ H-1B workers directly, including some of the biggest names in the technology industry such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Qualcomm, Salesforce and Uber, pay a large share of their H-1B workers at one of the two lowest wage levels, Level 1 or Level 2.

ICICI Bank unveils Canada product

ICICI Bank unveils Canada product

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

US receives 172,000 H1B visa petitions, lottery decides fate

US receives 172,000 H1B visa petitions, lottery decides fate

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

All advanced degree petitions not selected then became part of the random selection process for the 65,000 limit.

US hikes visa fees for Indians

US hikes visa fees for Indians

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

The United States' consular sections in India on Friday announced a hike in their service fees following recent depreciation in rupee value against the dollar.

Daler seeks anticipatory bail

Daler seeks anticipatory bail

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

The application says the singer has severed his relations with brother Shamsher Singh Shera, who has been arrested in connection with an immigration racket.

US officials made mistake in Khobragade's probe, arrest: Lawyer

US officials made mistake in Khobragade's probe, arrest: Lawyer

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Devyani Khobragade's lawyer on Wednesday said the United States authorities goofed up in the investigation and arrest of the Indian diplomat on visa fraud charges as a federal agent made a "serious" mistake in reading the paperwork submitted regarding her maid's salary.

Being undocumented in the United States

Being undocumented in the United States

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

There are 2.5 lakh undocumented Indians across the United States. While President Barack Obama's executive order last week does help, only the US Congress can really address the needs of those caught in the immigration tangle.

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Tibetan refugees in India face a bleak future, says Greg C Bruno.

Journalists to US need 'I' class visa

Journalists to US need 'I' class visa

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

This has been specified under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

US Visa Seekers from South India: Please Note!

US Visa Seekers from South India: Please Note!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

The US Embassy feels some applicants from south India may experience difficulty in making a timely appointment due to the increased demand for visas from the US Consulate General in Chennai.

'Indians got most H1-B visas'

'Indians got most H1-B visas'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

Indians received the lion's share of H1-B visas over the 12-month period ending September 2004, and the H1-B post at the US Consulate General Office in Chennai was one of the busiest such offices in the world, a US consulate official said.

US visas: When to apply

US visas: When to apply

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

US visa expert Dr Arun Vakil explains how to apply for a US work visa.

No bail for YSRC MP who bashed up Air India staffer

No bail for YSRC MP who bashed up Air India staffer

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

A court in Andhra Pradesh has dismissed the bail pleas of YSR Congress MP P Mithun Reddy and another party leader who were arrested for allegedly assaulting an Air India official in November last year.

Visa policy unchanged, Modi can apply and wait for review: US

Visa policy unchanged, Modi can apply and wait for review: US

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Asserting that there has been no change in its visa policy on Narendra Modi, the United States on Thursday said the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate is welcome to apply for a visa and wait for a review which will be grounded in American law.

Sports Shorts: F2 driver says 'halo' saved his life

Sports Shorts: F2 driver says 'halo' saved his life

Rediff.com15 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

All you need to know about Assam's National Register of Citizens

All you need to know about Assam's National Register of Citizens

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The citizens' register in Assam does not get to the bottom of things.

Govt revises guidelines for international arrivals

Govt revises guidelines for international arrivals

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

According to the guidelines, all travellers would need to give an undertaking on the online portal www.newdelhiairport.in that they would undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days, that is, seven days paid institutional quarantine at their own cost, followed by seven days isolation at home with self-monitoring of health.

New H-1B rules to impact Indian IT cos

New H-1B rules to impact Indian IT cos

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

This move is expected to restrict movement of H-1B visa holders.

This Indian woman's campaign led to the amendment of a US rule

This Indian woman's campaign led to the amendment of a US rule

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

An H4 visa is granted to the spouse/child of an H-1B worker.