News for 'us student visa'

All you need to know about studying in Ireland

All you need to know about studying in Ireland

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Lavina Collins, deputy chief of mission at the Irish Embassy, discusses with RMS Atwal the various facets of education in Ireland,

Going abroad? Take a health insurance

Going abroad? Take a health insurance

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Students should remember that health insurance coverage is a vital component of the international study experience.

Coronavirus fears: Nepal closes Mount Everest for climbers

Coronavirus fears: Nepal closes Mount Everest for climbers

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The suspension of expeditions in Nepal will affect hundreds of foreign climbers now preparing for the spring season, a window or relatively good weather between the end of the bitterly cold winter and the rainy season, which begins in June.

Study NZ: Opportunities in animation, hospitality

Study NZ: Opportunities in animation, hospitality

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Known for its affordable and world-class education, New Zealand has emerged today as one of the leading study abroad destinations.

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.

207 job offers for IIM-C grads in Phase I

207 job offers for IIM-C grads in Phase I

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

IIM Calcutta (IIM-C) held the first phase of its final placements process between February 21 and 24, which saw a total of 207 offers being made to a total of 265 students from the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Management (PGDCM) batch of 2007-09.

US received 2,36,000 H-1B applications in 5 days

US received 2,36,000 H-1B applications in 5 days

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

USCIS received over 2,36,000 H-1B petitions during the filing period, which began April 1, including petitions filed for the advanced degree exemption.

Study UK: Your pre-departure checklist

Study UK: Your pre-departure checklist

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

The British Council held a pre-departure briefing for students heading to the UK later this year. Here's what they advised.

US: Lawmakers urged to focus on immigration reform

US: Lawmakers urged to focus on immigration reform

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Testifying before the House Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement of the House Judiciary Committee, Bruce A Morrison, of the Morrison Public Affairs Group, argued for making green card a convenient route for sponsoring employers and eliminate the need to rely on the H-1B status for a long period, if at all.

Study NZ: Mandatory agents' licencing a boon

Study NZ: Mandatory agents' licencing a boon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

NZ offers students a host of education avenues. Harpreet Singh Oberoi, study visa and immigration expert, talks about these and other aspects of studying in NZ.

Why New Zealand is a popular study destination

Why New Zealand is a popular study destination

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

'Education in New Zealand is quite affordable and matches the best in the world,' says NZ study visa expert Jagdeep Singh.

'Australia still a popular education destination'

'Australia still a popular education destination'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Sonya Singh, an Australia study visa expert, discusses the current scenario in the land down under.

Applying to the London Business School? Read this first!

Applying to the London Business School? Read this first!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Oliver Ashby, Senior Manager-Recruitments and Admissions, London Business School says the new visa rules do not affect Indian students and that they can continue applying for internships and jobs after completing their course at the institute.

VOTE: Should madrassas be barred from teaching in Urdu, Arabic?

VOTE: Should madrassas be barred from teaching in Urdu, Arabic?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The Shiv Sena wants madrassas in India not to use Urdu and Arabic as a medium of instruction and wants it to be replaced with English and Hindi.

Study US: Travel Tips

Study US: Travel Tips

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Dr. Arun Vakil chats with readers about travelling to America. Part 2 of 2.

Studying abroad? Carry more luggage

Studying abroad? Carry more luggage

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Students travelling with British Airways can carry extra luggage of upto 23 kilos.

Trial of 'sham' US varsity enters decisive phase

Trial of 'sham' US varsity enters decisive phase

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The criminal jury trail of Susan Su, founder of the Tri Valley University in California that harboured thousands of Indian students, entered a crucial phase on Wednesday with closing statements by both the plaintiff and defence lawyers.

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Exchange rates to provide for 5-7% savings in package costs; consultants forecast higher property purchases by Indians; currency depreciation to make education cheaper

'US still best education destination'

'US still best education destination'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

Everyday job cuts, a slump in university admissions and a dwindling demand for H1B visas might project a gloomy US scenario to an average student in India but there is light at the end of the tunnel for those who think ahead.

The education export market

The education export market

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Will India allow Sarah Munir to attend Purvi Thacker's shaadi?

Will India allow Sarah Munir to attend Purvi Thacker's shaadi?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'I don't want a government to tell me that I can't be there for my sister's wedding.'

Which country is best for your child to study abroad?

Which country is best for your child to study abroad?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Have you been asking yourself this question? Then these 8 tips are meant for you.

Skilled Indians may have to wait 70 years for US green card!

Skilled Indians may have to wait 70 years for US green card!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Two new reports urge government to ease green card process.

Now, 'achche din' for SAARC too!

Now, 'achche din' for SAARC too!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

India will provide immediate medical visa for patient and an attendant coming for treatment as well as business visa for 3-5 years for SAARC nations.

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.

113,000 Americans are on the rolls of top 100 Indian firms in US

113,000 Americans are on the rolls of top 100 Indian firms in US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

These firms invested $17.9 bn and have also contributed $147 million towards corporate social responsibility and $588 million as R&D expenditure in the US.

Hyderabad blasts: Bangla girl had valid documents

Hyderabad blasts: Bangla girl had valid documents

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

She possessed a visa valid till 2008 and also other relevant documents.

UK studies: Scholarship for Goans

UK studies: Scholarship for Goans

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

British Council invites applications for the De Souza Trust Goa scholarship, for the forthcoming academic year.

Anti-dam organisations decry govt's mega project in Assam

Anti-dam organisations decry govt's mega project in Assam

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The BJP-led NDA government's decision to facilitate resumption of stalled work at 2000 MW Lower Subansiri Hydro Power Project being constructed by the National Hydro-Power Corporation at Gerukamukh along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary has not gone down well with many anti-dam organisations in Assam. They fear a catastrophic downstream impact by the mega dam project.

1 Coronavirus patient in Kerala discharged

1 Coronavirus patient in Kerala discharged

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said a total of 2,51,447 persons travelling in 2,315 flights have been screened so far.

Donald Trump favours retaining foreign talent in US

Donald Trump favours retaining foreign talent in US

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

'I am in favour of keeping these talented people here so they can go to work in Silicon Valley.'

Hurdles to cross for your foreign degree

Hurdles to cross for your foreign degree

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Put the four Cs -- country, course, college and cost -- in place, and you will sail through

Study UK: 'Apply to accredited institutions only'

Study UK: 'Apply to accredited institutions only'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Nick Jagger, Entry Clearance Officer at the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai, discusses the student visa process and how students can best apply.

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.

When Nadella gave up his green card for love

When Nadella gave up his green card for love

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

This was because his wife Anu was not able to join him in Seattle, due to the existing US law that said if a green card holder marries, his/her spouse's visa is rejected.

Oracle makes highest offer of Rs 93 lakh at IIT-Guwahati

Oracle makes highest offer of Rs 93 lakh at IIT-Guwahati

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Public sector firms presented interesting offers on Day Zero placements at the IITs.

African envoys speak of 'racism' at Africa Day event

African envoys speak of 'racism' at Africa Day event

Rediff.com27 May 2016

At the event, Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh denied that the attack on the Congolese Masonda Ketada Oliver was a racial one and hoped that such incidents will not ecur.

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

There are very few people in the world who qualify to be called a living legend. Astad Deboo is one of them.