US visa expert Dr Arun Vakil explains how to apply for a US work visa.
US visa expert Dr Arun Vakil chatted with Get Ahead readers and answered their queries related to application procedures, etc.
Dr Arun Vakil, US visa specialist, discusses various concerns with the F1 student visa. Did you know that you subject to deportation if you're caught working off campus?
'The government is saying 88 Hindus have been killed, but it could be much more.' 'Their properties are being looted, their businesses have been ransacked. I am getting distress calls from there.' 'Muslims who believe in the philosophy of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman are also under attack. Most of those who have fled Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina's fall are Muslims.'
'Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert, stay vigilant.'
To help readers make an informed decision, Rediff.com had organised a chat on November November 22, between 3 pm and 4 pm IST.
US visa expert Dr Arun Vakil tips you off on the US visa application process for students.
Be watchful about what you say in the visa interview for it could go against you.
Despite recent student visa rule changes, Australia continues to attract a larger chunk of foreign students, particularly from India.
Ayan Pramanik and Shivani Shinde Nadhe report on the uncertainties that have dragged down shares of TCS, Tech Mahindra and HCL Technologies.
Kevin Woods, head, visa department, British Deputy High Commission, Chennai says original documents should be submitted where possible so that their authenticity can be checked.
H-4 is issued to the spouse of H-1B visa holders, a significantly large number of whom are high-skilled professionals from India.
Much before the Tri-Valley University scam that affected many Indians was exposed in the United States, the American Consulate in Mumbai had expressed concern over the steep jump in lesser qualified student visa applications, a leaked US diplomatic cable has said.
Aroosha Z Rana, vice consul, US Consulate General, Mumbai, tells you what the visa officer is looking for.
Education UK experts at the British Council, Nim Bahadur and Sonu Hemanii, hosted a chat with readers on September 23. for those of you who missed the chat, here's the unedited transcript.
Post Brexit, Irish universities are seeing a surge in applications says Barry O'Driscoll, senior spokesperson for Education in Ireland.
Many countries are taking steps to ease processing. However, travellers should have a justifiable reason for the visit and their finances should be in order.
An estimated 5,53,440 Indian students are currently studying abroad. A fascinating countrywise break-up from External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
Want to study abroad? Heres'a quick look at the annual calendar that includes everything from admission dates, visa processing cycle and the course commencement dates for the universities in 11 major study destinations.
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.
Sunak announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) would be hiked from 400 pounds to 624 pounds.
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.
The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.
Kurumbur in gold-loving Tamil Nadu was once a thriving centre for goldsmiths. Today their number is down to two.
To answer questions related to UK study and study visas, Lai-Ming Sui, student team leader, Visa Services, British Deputy High Commission, Chennai, hosted a chat with Get Ahead readers on June 23. The transcript.
'There is no reason to anticipate a drastic change in Canada's attitude towards Indian students.'
Ms Swaraj was a conscientious woman who understood suffering and pathos and attempted in her inimitable way to mitigate them, recalls Rup Narayan Das.
US visa expert Dr Arun Vakil guides students and working professionals about US visa application procedures.
Sonya Singh, an Australia study visa expert, discusses the current scenario in the land down under.
Concerned over the decrease in the percentage of Indian students going to America for higher studies, the United States on Wednesday said it had plans to increase the number of visas for them and also speed up the visa issuance process.
Mr Jaspal Singh, managing director of Caan World Consultants, a reputed student visa consultancy in Jalandhar, sheds light on new UK student visa policies.
Why can't the Indian government propose to the Chinese a corridor circumambulating the Holy Mountain where people from both sides could perform the yatra again? asks Claude Arpi.
as it always your dream to study/work in Canada?What are the visa requirements? What should be your IELTS, GMAT, TOEFL score to get admission to some of the best universities in Canada? Here's what you must do if you have to study in Canada.
Foreigners intending to work in NGOs, carry out research work on human rights and environment issues will have to face stricter scrutiny of their visa applications after detection of several incidents of alleged misuse of these provisions.
On July 17, US Consular Chief Nicholas Manring will take questions on how to apply for a US student visa between 2 and 3 pm IST.
China, France and Spain are emerging as hotspots for Indian students.
While the number of Indian students who have applied for visas to study in the United States has increased by 20% this year, the government has issued clear warnings to students against checking for authenticity of applied colleges and defaults in visa process.
Over 85 per cent of Pakistanis want relaxation in visa policies between Pakistan and India, a new survey has revealed. This was disclosed by the Institute for Peace and Secular Studies during its signature campaign in five big cities of Pakistan.
