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US uses lottery to choose recipients of H-1B visas

US uses lottery to choose recipients of H-1B visas

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services on Tuesday said that the lottery was done on April 7.

'Devyani Khobragade enjoyed full immunity when indicted'

'Devyani Khobragade enjoyed full immunity when indicted'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

When diplomat Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade was indicted by a grand jury on January 9, she had full diplomatic immunity and the proceedings against her should have been dismissed, Daniel N Arshack, her attorney told the court.

Shakeel Ahmed ridicules Rajnath over Modi visa

Shakeel Ahmed ridicules Rajnath over Modi visa

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Congress General Secretary Shakeel Ahmed on Sunday sought to ridicule Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh over the issue of a United States visa for Narendra Modi

US to accept H-1B visas from today

US to accept H-1B visas from today

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services will determine from today the allocation of visas -- highly popular among IT professionals -- through computerised draw of lots.

Tougher visa norms for Pak-born US nationals

Tougher visa norms for Pak-born US nationals

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

As an immediate fall-out of the Federal Bureau of Investigation foiling a Lashkar-e-Tayiba plot to use United States nationals to carry out major terror attacks in India, the Indian Embassy in Washington has tightened visa approval norms for Pakistan-born American citizens, whose applications would now have to be cleared by New Delhi. An instruction in this regard has recently been issued by Union Home Secretary G K Pillai.

UK visas could be auctioned to overseas millionaires

UK visas could be auctioned to overseas millionaires

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

UK visas may be auctioned off to overseas millionaires or "sold" in exchange for donations to hospitals and universities under new government proposals.

Microsoft filing for fewer H-1B visas

Microsoft filing for fewer H-1B visas

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

This is primarily because of the current economic situation in the country, Microsoft said. "Given the economic downturn, we are filing substantially fewer H-1B applications than we filed last year," Microsoft general counsel Brad Smith wrote in a blog posting on microsoftissues.com.

UAE to introduce visa on mobile this Feb

UAE to introduce visa on mobile this Feb

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

In a move that is set to simplify visa procedures, the Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department will introduce visit visas through this service, the fee for which has not been fixed yet. The sponsor of the visa applicant will be able to apply for an M-visa at www.eform.ae by providing the details, including the mobile phone numbers of the applicant and the sponsor.

Path cleared for Pakistan team to travel to India

Path cleared for Pakistan team to travel to India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The decks have been cleared for Pakistan football team for its participation in the SAFF Football Championship after receiving visas travel to India on Monday.

H-1B visa: How to apply, and more

H-1B visa: How to apply, and more

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting H-1B visa petitions for the fiscal year 2010 from Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Read on to find out all you wanted to know about H-1B visas.

Applying for a US visa?

Applying for a US visa?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

US visa expert Dr Arun Vakil chatted with Get Ahead readers and answered their queries related to application procedures, etc.

Applied for an H1-B visa? Please read this!

Applied for an H1-B visa? Please read this!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

'If you are so blinded by the Buy American, Hire American policy, if you are not going to be fair, consistent and welcoming, in the end America will lose out.'

Pakistan team gets visa for Baba Farid hockey

Pakistan team gets visa for Baba Farid hockey

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

The Indian High Commission on Monday dismissed reports of visa denial to a Pakistani hockey team for a tournament in Punjab and said it has cleared the documents despite late submission of applications.

Gujarat: Pak man who got Indian citizenship in 2005 held for spying

Gujarat: Pak man who got Indian citizenship in 2005 held for spying

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

ATS has found that Labhshankar Maheshwari, a native of Pakistan who was granted Indian citizenship in 2005, had agreed to be part of the conspiracy to expedite the visa process for him, his wife and two other family members wanting to visit the neighbouring country to meet relatives.

BSF fiasco: Canada in quick damage-control mode

BSF fiasco: Canada in quick damage-control mode

Rediff.com22 May 2010

A statement made by Canadian High Commission in New Delhi against the Border Security Force has been contradicted by an official spokeswoman of Canada's Minister for Foreign Affairs. In a telephonic interview today, Catherine Loubier, told rediff.com that "Canada has the greatest respect for Indian Armed forces and related institutions".

US 'L' visa will be issued only in Chennai

US 'L' visa will be issued only in Chennai

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Starting December 1, the US Consulate General in Chennai will be the US Mission to India's sole blanket L category visa acceptance and processing centre ("blanket" L visas are issued to managers, executives, or specialised knowledge professionals transferring within their company).

Why Travel Insurance Is A Must

Why Travel Insurance Is A Must

Rediff.com16 May 2023

If your flight is cancelled or delayed or you miss one, a travel insurance policy can cover the costs at such times and help you book a new one.

Need H-1B visa? Read this first

Need H-1B visa? Read this first

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Immigration law attorney David Ware answered questions about the complicated and controversial H-1B visa process

Saudi plans multiple-entry visas for businessmen

Saudi plans multiple-entry visas for businessmen

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

The visas will be granted by the Saudi embassies abroad and immigration authorities at the country's airports, without the applicant producing an invitation or recommendation letter from a Saudi company or the chamber of commerce and industry.

Conduct of Chinese journos not in sync with visa rules: MEA

Conduct of Chinese journos not in sync with visa rules: MEA

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Asserting that the ministry has been in touch with the Chinese side on this matter, he said government expects no issues when their replacements come in due course.

Employment of maids to be on agenda for talks: US

Employment of maids to be on agenda for talks: US

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

The United States on Wednesday said employment of domestic workers will now be on agenda for the bilateral talks with India with which it is in conversation to "determine the way forward" in resolving the 14-day-long diplomatic row.

UAE introduces new multiple entry visa

UAE introduces new multiple entry visa

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

According to the new rules, the visa holders can enter the country several times during the six months from the date of issuance and stay for a maximum of 14 days on every visit. There will be two types of visit visas, both non-renewable where foreigners will be allowed to enter the UAE once within two months from the date of issue.

Indian IT firms worst hit as H-1B visa rejections rise

Indian IT firms worst hit as H-1B visa rejections rise

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Among IT services firm, Cognizant witnessed over 60 per cent of its initial applications rejected, followed by Capgemini, Accenture, Wipro, and Infosys. In 2018, the top six Indian firms got just 16 per cent or 2,145 H1B work permits.

Indians among highest visa rule violators in Oz

Indians among highest visa rule violators in Oz

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

A development that may result in tightening of immigration rules for them.

Passports, visas issued to Loganathan's family

Passports, visas issued to Loganathan's family

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

The Tamil Nadu government would bear the travel expenses of all the family members.

India, China sign space co-op pact

India, China sign space co-op pact

Rediff.com27 May 2010

The first agreement that was signed was for cooperation on visa application formalities for airline staff of the two countries. The second, a Memorandum of Understanding, was signed between Chinese Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the Indian Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, for cooperation in the field of civil services. A third and final Memorandum of Understanding was signed for cooperation in space technology.

Study UK: A guide to student accommodation

Study UK: A guide to student accommodation

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

It is absolutely essential that students abroad are clear about what is available and what they should consider before making a decision about where to live.

US trade body explains why H-1B visas need to be expanded

US trade body explains why H-1B visas need to be expanded

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Indian tech professionals are one of the major beneficiaries of H-1B visas.

2,000 H-1B visas still available

2,000 H-1B visas still available

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

The United States immigration authorities have announced that 2,000 slots in the H1B visa category are still available for those holding American master's degree or advanced degrees.

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, who was touring Scotland this week was blocked from entering a gurdwara in the capital Glasgow by pro-Khalistan extremists.

Losses? Filing Nil ITR Is A Must

Losses? Filing Nil ITR Is A Must

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'Filing a nil ITR serves as a formal declaration to the tax authorities that your earnings fell below the taxable threshold in the given financial year, and you had no tax liability during that period.'

Demand for H1-B visa spikes

Demand for H1-B visa spikes

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Latest figures released by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services show an increase in the number of people applying for H-1B visas in the last two months.

Canadian MP Deepak Obhrai denied Lankan visa

Canadian MP Deepak Obhrai denied Lankan visa

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Conservative Member of Parliament Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to Foreign Affairs, who wanted to go to Sri Lanka to see refugee camps, has been denied visa to enter the country.

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.

Demand for H-1B visa drops in 2010

Demand for H-1B visa drops in 2010

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

Of the 65,000 H-1B visas issued by the US annually, 11,000 were lying vacant at the end of 2010.

India offers 5 year visa for minorities from neighbouring countries

India offers 5 year visa for minorities from neighbouring countries

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Members of the minority communities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh will be given 5 years visa instead of one-year as part of government's effort to address their grievances and according citizenship in future.

Pre-departure briefings for UK-bound students

Pre-departure briefings for UK-bound students

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Attend the annual Pre-Departure Briefings organised by the British Council.

Trump admin moves SC against judge's ruling on travel ban

Trump admin moves SC against judge's ruling on travel ban

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

The Supreme Court is currently not in session, but can take emergency cases.