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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.

'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.'

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scholars to pay $100 for US visas

Scholars to pay $100 for US visas

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

'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?'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Is India keen to revive ties with Taliban-controlled Afghanistan?

Is India keen to revive ties with Taliban-controlled Afghanistan?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Singh, the joint secretary heading the division for Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran in the ministry of external affairs, held talks with Taliban's foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Thursday.

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.

'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.

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.

'Applying to universities abroad is increasingly risky'

'Applying to universities abroad is increasingly risky'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'With the current situation in the global job market, students come back with an added burden of educational loans.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Where do Indian students go to study?

Where do Indian students go to study?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

An estimated 5,53,440 Indian students are currently studying abroad. A fascinating countrywise break-up from External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

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.

Visa rules hurting US: Gates

Visa rules hurting US: Gates

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

Students, this is the best time to go to the US

Students, this is the best time to go to the US

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Students will have more H1Bs to count on after they graduate.

Study UK: Study visa denied? Here's what to do

Study UK: Study visa denied? Here's what to do

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

To questions related to UK study and study visas, Chris Breeze, student team leader, Visa Services, British Deputy High Commission, Mumbai, hosted a chat with Get Ahead readers on April 23. Here's part 1 of the transcript.

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.

UK's new visa system from April 1

UK's new visa system from April 1

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Professionals and highly-skilled persons willing to migrate to Britain will have to apply for visa under the new points-based system which comes into force in India from April 1. The point-based system-Tier 1 (PBS-TO), which covers highly skilled migrants, entrepreneurs, investors, and graduate students, replaces the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme, the Entrepreneur and Investor schemes and the International Graduates.

US to issue 20,000 H1-B visas

US to issue 20,000 H1-B visas

Rediff.com8 Mar 2005

No final decision taken on visa bond: UK

No final decision taken on visa bond: UK

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Tourists aged 18 and over would be forced to hand over 3,000 pounds for a six-month visit visa

Need a scholarship for the UK?

Need a scholarship for the UK?

Rediff.com7 May 2007

Scholarhips available to Goans hoping to study in the UK. Full cost and part cost scholarships are available!