News for 'student visa'

Yunus reaches out to Bangladeshi Hindus, assures action

Yunus reaches out to Bangladeshi Hindus, assures action

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Muhammad Yunus urged the people to "exercise patience" before judging his government's role.

Applying for a UK visa?

Applying for a UK visa?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

'Studying abroad is a personal decision'

'Studying abroad is a personal decision'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Paul Michael and Yatin Madlani, visa officers at the British High Commission in New Delhi, answered questions about UK universities and student visas during a July 12 expert chat.

Visa on Arrival for Norway nationals soon: Prez

Visa on Arrival for Norway nationals soon: Prez

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The Indian government had in January 2010 launched VoA scheme to attract more foreign tourists to India.

Rishi Sunak's Budget to increase UK visa fee

Rishi Sunak's Budget to increase UK visa fee

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Sunak announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) would be hiked from 400 pounds to 624 pounds.

H-1B visas: Biden administration says lottery system to continue till Dec 31

H-1B visas: Biden administration says lottery system to continue till Dec 31

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The Biden administration has announced that it is delaying the H-1B policy of the previous Trump administration on allocation of the popular foreign work visas by continuing with the lottery system until December 31, 2021, to give the immigration agency more time to develop, test and implement the modifications to the registration system. On January 7, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced to do away with the traditional lottery system in deciding the successful applicants for the H-1B visas. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

UK visas to cost less

UK visas to cost less

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

People applying for a British visa will pay Rs 200 to Rs 400 less under various categories from Monday.

Iran seeks visa-on-arrival facility in India

Iran seeks visa-on-arrival facility in India

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Iran has urged the Indian government to relax its visa norms and extend the facility of visa-on-arrival for its citizens who are visiting India, a senior diplomat said on Friday. Hassan Nourian, Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Hyderabad, said currently over 10,000 Iranian students are pursuing studies in various educational institutions in India.

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The company's H-1B petition on behalf of Anisetty was denied on the sole ground that the job offered to him did not qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation.

'NZ offers a value-for-money education'

'NZ offers a value-for-money education'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Promising the best and affordable education under a safe environment and a relativey easy permanent residency, Kiwiland is an inviting study destination.

Moosewala killing mastermind listed among 25 most wanted in Canada

Moosewala killing mastermind listed among 25 most wanted in Canada

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The Canadian government on Tuesday named Satinder Singh Brar, nicknamed Goldy Brar, the alleged mastermind in the killing of famous singer-politician Sidhu Moosewala, among the country's top 25 wanted criminals.

Norwegian national asked to leave India for violating visa norms

Norwegian national asked to leave India for violating visa norms

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Janne-Mette Johansson, a Norwegian national on a tourist visa, came under the scanner of Bureau of Immigration authorities over her suspected participation in an anti- Citizenship Amendment Act protest in the Kochi three days ago.

The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh Review: Unfunny

The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh Review: Unfunny

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

If a show about Gujaratis or Indians in the US had to be made, it could have been more authentic, sighs Deepa Gahlot.

Stay where you are: Indian students in US told

Stay where you are: Indian students in US told

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

There are an estimated 250,000 Indian students in the US, a significantly large numbers of whom are stranded due to the sudden closer of the universities and asked to vacate their hostels and follow stay-at-home order issued by the authorities to contain the spread of the pandemic in the country.

US maintains silence on Modi's visa status

US maintains silence on Modi's visa status

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The United States continued to maintain silence on granting a visa to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi, whose party-led NDA is projected by exit polls to form the next government in India.

Study Abroad: Uncertainty over Vaccination

Study Abroad: Uncertainty over Vaccination

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

With the US education system operating independently from the government, universities are adopting varying strategies when it comes to Covid vaccination.

Scholars to pay $100 for US visas

Scholars to pay $100 for US visas

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

Rash Indian gets 3 yrs in jail for killing unborn

Rash Indian gets 3 yrs in jail for killing unborn

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

An Indian student convicted of killing an unborn baby by reckless driving which caused a horrific smash in Melbourne's southeast centre has been jailed for three and a half years.

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.

Modi govt set to allow extension of business visa for up to 15 years

Modi govt set to allow extension of business visa for up to 15 years

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Emphasising that India has the potential to become a global hub for education and tourism, Union home secretary Rajiv Gauba called for a change in the mindset at the field level to make foreigners feel welcome.

Assam: US grants visa to topper to visit NASA

Assam: US grants visa to topper to visit NASA

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

The United States embassy has finally granted visa on Wednesday to Ratul Khan, a topper in Assam High Madrassa Examination 2012, so that he can visit NASA under a 14-day educational and exposure trip sponsored by Assam government for seven toppers in High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination, 2012 and Assam High Madrassa Examination, 2012.

Study NZ: Why the Funds Transfer Scheme is good

Study NZ: Why the Funds Transfer Scheme is good

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

In a bid to further speed up student visas and offload Indian students' fiscal worries while studying in New Zealand, the country's High Commission in New Delhi has come up with the Funds Transfer Scheme.

Need to scale up and ramp down H-1B visas: Senator

Need to scale up and ramp down H-1B visas: Senator

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

In less than a week of Donald Trump being sworn in as the 45th US President, the "H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act" was introduced to prioritise American workers and restore fairness in visa programmes for skilled workers.

India asks Canada to ease visa rules

India asks Canada to ease visa rules

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

India has urged Canada to ease visa regulations to facilitate its student community and boost trade and employment opportunities.

Study Australia: Don't mix education and residency

Study Australia: Don't mix education and residency

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Having worked with the Australian High Commission as their Education Officer for over three decades, Kumar is of the opinion that with the mushrooming growth of foreign education visa consultants in the country, the Indian student is confused.

'Some countries don't welcome Indians'

'Some countries don't welcome Indians'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

'I have to treat patients and there they don't like Indians.' 'The patients don't like me, they are not going to come to me, then what is the point of studying there?'

Want to study in Canada? Knowing French can help

Want to study in Canada? Knowing French can help

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

While English can be scary for Indian students thinking of migrating to Canada and elsewhere, knowledge of the French language can not only help them secure an easy Canada student visa but would improve their career prospects as well.

Forum criticises UK's decision to raise visa fee

Forum criticises UK's decision to raise visa fee

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

In a statement, Amit Kapadia, executive director of the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme Forum said the changes effected from Tuesday were unfair. "The three-fold increase in the fees for settlement visas of dependent relatives is unjustified and very unfair," he said.

H-1B visas vanish, worry Indians

H-1B visas vanish, worry Indians

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

The rush for these visas before the limit runs out is apparent from the fact that while 3,302 such visas were available on November 29, 2005 only 1,364 visas remain on offer at present.

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Trump's disregard for norms and institutions could prove very costly for America's social fabric.'

Study abroad: How your educational loan works

Study abroad: How your educational loan works

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

Some things you need, to garner an educational loan for studies abroad.

Lawsuit filed in US over short-duration H-1B visas

Lawsuit filed in US over short-duration H-1B visas

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

ITServe's lawsuit against the USCIS alleges that the agency has no authority to misinterpret the existing regulations and shorten the approval durations.

How to get a UK visa

How to get a UK visa

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

Knowing the language and the criterion is crucial to a successful application under new rules.

Is Your Job Killing You?

Is Your Job Killing You?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

We do what the boss wants us to. And we do not mind putting body and soul on the line, notes Suveen Sinha.

No dip in rush for US visas

No dip in rush for US visas

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

In the wake of heightened security measures at airports in Britain and the US after a terrorist attack was foiled in London, Kolkatans are still undaunted and as agog about visiting the American shores as always.

Want to settle in the US?

Want to settle in the US?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

US visa regulations expert Dr Arun Vakil answered readers' queries in an hour-long chat.

'Modi and Trudeau will sacrifice our dreams'

'Modi and Trudeau will sacrifice our dreams'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

As India's diplomatic tensions with the Land of the Maple Leaf escalate, so do the anxieties of countless Punjabis.

Visa rules hurting US: Gates

Visa rules hurting US: Gates

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

Life after Hotmail: How successful is Sabeer Bhatia?

Life after Hotmail: How successful is Sabeer Bhatia?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Sabeer Bhatia may not have hit bull's eye with his recent ventures, but he loves the challenge of setting up new businesses.