News for 'study visas'

Bring in Rs 10 cr, get 10-year residency with relaxed visa norms

Bring in Rs 10 cr, get 10-year residency with relaxed visa norms

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The status holders will also be allowed to purchase one residential property for dwelling purpose. The spouse/dependents will be allowed to take up employment in the private sector (in relaxation of salary stipulations for Employment Visa) and undertake studies in India.

Study UK: 'Will my work experience help?'

Study UK: 'Will my work experience help?'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Education UK experts at British Council hosted a chat with readers on July 24. The transcript.

Easier procedure for Australian student visa

Easier procedure for Australian student visa

Rediff.com16 May 2005

New procedures have been introduced from Monday to encourage Indian and Nepalese students to apply electronically for Australian student visas through education agents.

NRIs with US 'T' visas not being allowed to leave

NRIs with US 'T' visas not being allowed to leave

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Victims decry Ministry of External Affairs' 'vengeful' decision to stop them from leaving the country if they have a 'T' visa (Trafficking category) affixed on their passports. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports

All you need to know about studying in Australia

All you need to know about studying in Australia

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

With Australia relaxing its visa norms to accomodate more Indian students, the country could well be a good option to study abroad, says counsellor Suchitra Surve of Growth Centre.

Study UK: Is work experience needed for an MBA?

Study UK: Is work experience needed for an MBA?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

Part II of the unedited transcript of UK visa officials' chat with GA readers regarding studying abroad.

US girl posing as Indian did MBBS, HC asks to pay NRI fees for exit permit

US girl posing as Indian did MBBS, HC asks to pay NRI fees for exit permit

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Coming to India on a tourist visa as a child, she had completed her education throughout claiming to be an Indian citizen.

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.

Study UK: Is taking the IELTS compulsory?

Study UK: Is taking the IELTS compulsory?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Part 2 of the transcript of the chat with British visa officials.

'IELTS is not compulsory for UK studies'

'IELTS is not compulsory for UK studies'

Rediff.com17 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 11 expert chat.

Study US: No iPod, no TV, get a cell phone

Study US: No iPod, no TV, get a cell phone

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Shailee Mehta, an ex-student of the University of Southern California, shares some useful tips for students who want to study abroad.

For each H-1B visa, US tech firms hire 5 Americans: Nasdaq

For each H-1B visa, US tech firms hire 5 Americans: Nasdaq

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Refuting the allegations of United States lawmakers and certain quarters here that H-1B visas take away jobs from Americans, Nasdaq's chief has claimed that studies show that for every H-1B visa, technology companies increase employment by five workers.

New India knows its direction, has no confusion, Modi tells diaspora

New India knows its direction, has no confusion, Modi tells diaspora

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Wrapping up his four-day state visit to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that a new and proud journey of India-US ties has begun and the world is watching the two great democracies strengthening their bond.

Confused About College, Career? Ask rediffGURUS

Confused About College, Career? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Post all your college and career-related questions right here on rediffGURUS and let our experts answer.

Court allows Karti Chidambaram to go abroad, deposit Rs 1 cr security deposit

Court allows Karti Chidambaram to go abroad, deposit Rs 1 cr security deposit

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

A Delhi court has allowed Congress MP Karti Chidambaram, accused in Aircel-Maxis and INX Media scam cases, to travel to Spain and the United Kingdom from June 25 to July 17.

Had expressed concern to India over granting visa to Isa: China

Had expressed concern to India over granting visa to Isa: China

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

It is not a protest but China's concerns have been conveyed to India, they said.

H-1B visas: A hot-button issue

H-1B visas: A hot-button issue

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

A new law and a new study refuel the H-1B debate.

Harvard, MIT sue Trump administration over student visa row

Harvard, MIT sue Trump administration over student visa row

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The Trump administration announced those F-1 and M-1 (non-academic and vocational students) visa holders planning to take online classes only will not be allowed to remain in the United State.

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.

F1 visa: 'Only part-time, on-campus work is legal'

F1 visa: 'Only part-time, on-campus work is legal'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

Arun Vakil, US visa expert, discusses the F1 visa and other aspects of the immigration process. He discusses behaviour for your US port of entry.

Study abroad: Flying to US makes more sense today

Study abroad: Flying to US makes more sense today

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Diamond Sodhi, a management graduate from the USA and visa expert, speaks about the various aspects of US education Indian students need to be aware of.

New US visa fee plan to cost Indian IT cos a whopping $400 million

New US visa fee plan to cost Indian IT cos a whopping $400 million

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The proposed increase is almost double from the present fee.

Off to study abroad? Don't forget these 10 things!

Off to study abroad? Don't forget these 10 things!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Planning to travel abroad to study? Presenting you an essential list of things you must have in your backpack.

Study US: 'I spent too much on clothes'

Study US: 'I spent too much on clothes'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

Six students who studied in the US share their experience with Indian students who are US bound.

Study Abroad: Cough up more security or top-up your loan

Study Abroad: Cough up more security or top-up your loan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The new visa norms mean a student's budget goes up by Rs 4-5 lakh on average, besides the rupee volatility.

Study Abroad: Cough up more security or top-up your loan

Study Abroad: Cough up more security or top-up your loan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The new visa norms mean a student's budget goes up by Rs 4-5 lakh on average, besides the rupee volatility.

Ahead of Modi's US visit, Biden eases green card norms

Ahead of Modi's US visit, Biden eases green card norms

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The Biden administration has eased norms by releasing policy guidance on the eligibility criteria for those waiting for green cards to work and stay in America, days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US.

Want to study in the US? Read this

Want to study in the US? Read this

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

US deputy assistant secretary of state for academic programmes Thomas Farrell gives advice on application processes, visas and financial aid.

'Indian students face hurdles in getting US visas'

'Indian students face hurdles in getting US visas'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

Karnataka governor T N Chaturvedi has said that US universities attract Indian talent. \n

China to permit 'some' Indian students to return

China to permit 'some' Indian students to return

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

China on Friday announced plans to permit the return of 'some' Indian students stranded in India for over two years following the visa and flight restrictions imposed by Beijing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Five Indian Americans held in student visa, financial fraud

Five Indian Americans held in student visa, financial fraud

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Each of the defendants was associated with the Micropower Career Institute, a for-profit school with five campuses in New York and New Jersey, or the Institute for Health Education, a for-profit school located in New Jersey. Suman Guha Mozumder reports.

5-day detention for Indian despite valid visa

5-day detention for Indian despite valid visa

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Dar was sent to a detention camp where people without valid papers or visas are remanded even though he had showed his student identity card to the officials.

3 Indians plead guilty to student visa fraud charges in US

3 Indians plead guilty to student visa fraud charges in US

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Three Indians have pleaded guilty to criminal charges of conspiring to commit student visa and financial aid fraud through a for-profit school they ran and agreed to forfeit over USD eight million to federal authorities.

She returned from Canada to meet her lover, was killed and buried

She returned from Canada to meet her lover, was killed and buried

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

A young woman from Haryana's Rohtak who had gone to Canada last year to pursue higher studies was allegedly murdered and buried in a field in Sonipat by her lover in June 2022 when she came to meet him.

Brazilian man charged with murder of Indian student in London

Brazilian man charged with murder of Indian student in London

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

A 23-year-old man was on Thursday charged with the murder of Indian student Tejaswini Kontham and the attempted murder of her friend at a residential address in Wembley, north London.

Hasina's daughter joins mother at G20, fuels political speculation

Hasina's daughter joins mother at G20, fuels political speculation

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

This is possibly the first time Hasina's daughter will be by her mother's side during an official visit to close neighbour and ally India, and analysts believe this to be significant in many ways.

Govt asks China to allow travel by Indians

Govt asks China to allow travel by Indians

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

India on Thursday asked China to allow Indian citizens to travel to that country especially those who work or study there, and said that essential two-way travel should be facilitated, especially keeping in view the fact that Chinese nationals are able to travel to India.

'India has been on the hot seat in Washington'

'India has been on the hot seat in Washington'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Prime Minister Modi will embark on his first state visit to the United States at the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden in June.

CBI team in London to probe visa racket

CBI team in London to probe visa racket

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

Some officials in the Consul General of the Indian high commission in Britain are allegedly involved in the racket.