News for 'us-visa'

Vidhu Vinod Chopra defends Eklavya

Vidhu Vinod Chopra defends Eklavya

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra defends Eklavya, which has been selected as India's entry to the 2008 Oscars.

Analysing the US student visa process

Analysing the US student visa process

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Education Consultant Karan Gupta describes the US student visa process. He dispels common myths and gives advice on how to prepare.

When Kerry had Dunkin' Donuts breakfast in Islamabad!

When Kerry had Dunkin' Donuts breakfast in Islamabad!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry visited the Dunkin' Donuts store in Islamabad in the Pakistani capital today to a get a 'little slice' of the popular American breakfast snack, and was soon trolling on Twitter.

US Congressmen oppose changes in H-1B visa rules

US Congressmen oppose changes in H-1B visa rules

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

It's not just wrong. It's dumb. Mr President, would America really be greater without us?" he asked in a tweet.

Geelani may undergo surgery in Delhi

Geelani may undergo surgery in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

Earlier this month, Geelani was given a passport valid for a year on humanitarian grounds after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh intervened so that he could seek treatment abroad.

H-1B visas: 'If rejected, you cannot appeal'

H-1B visas: 'If rejected, you cannot appeal'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Dr Arun Vakil, US visa expert, discusses the current shortage of H-1B visas. He tells Get Ahead readers about the various status -- pending, rejected and approved.

Resolution calls on US govt to continue denying visa to Modi

Resolution calls on US govt to continue denying visa to Modi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

A bipartisan Congressional resolution has been introduced in the House of Representatives calling on the US government to continue the policy of denying a visa to BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on the grounds of religious freedom violations.

Crack that US student visa interview!

Crack that US student visa interview!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

The Indo-American Society, Mumbai, invites students to attend a workshop on how to successfully get a student visa to the US.

Air India row: PMO seeks reports on delay of flights

Air India row: PMO seeks reports on delay of flights

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The Civil Aviation ministry has sought reports from Air India on the recent incidents involving Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju which allegedly led to delay of flights.

When to apply for US work visas: NOW

When to apply for US work visas: NOW

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

A lot needs to be clarified about your work visa when you are thinking of migrating to US, even if it is for a couple of years. Here's help from experts.

H-1B visa: 'Your employer must do the paperwork'

H-1B visa: 'Your employer must do the paperwork'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Dr Vakil, visa and immigration expert, discusses the H-1B visa with our readers. What's the current status? What will happen in the future?

Want visa? Learn to speak well

Want visa? Learn to speak well

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

How globe trotting Indians are writing this firm's success story

How globe trotting Indians are writing this firm's success story

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Of the 23 million visas processed by VFS in 2017 calendar year, one fifth were in India, making it the company's biggest market.

Does your visa have spelling errors?

Does your visa have spelling errors?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

What do you do when your visa comes with errors? Sally Ironfield, Non-Immigrant Visa Chief, US Embassy, New Delhi, has some advice.

Study US: 'Working off-campus is illegal'

Study US: 'Working off-campus is illegal'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

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?

Delhi cops bust human trafficking racket, 2 arrested

Delhi cops bust human trafficking racket, 2 arrested

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Delhi cops claimed to have busted a 'Kabootar Baazi' (human trafficking) racket of providing fake supportive documents to obtain US visa in lieu of Rs 10 lakh from each passenger

Indian scientist cancels travel plans

Indian scientist cancels travel plans

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

Top Indian scientist Govardhan Mehta, who had been reportedly intially "denied", but later granted a US visa Saturday said he has cancelled plans to visit that country to deliver a lecture at a function organised by the University of Florida.

How to secure a US work visa

How to secure a US work visa

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

Find out the technicalities pertaining to work visa rejections, so that you are on the right track.

Pointers to get your US student visa

Pointers to get your US student visa

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Dr Arun Vakil answered commonly asked US visa queries during a chat with Get Ahead readers. Here is the transcript.

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.

US student visas: What's an I-20?

US student visas: What's an I-20?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

US visa expert Dr Arun Vakil tips you off on the US visa application process for students.

BCCI meet: Working Committee to discuss Lodha recommendations, T20 series in USA

BCCI meet: Working Committee to discuss Lodha recommendations, T20 series in USA

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Even as deadline for their crucial meeting with the Justice Lodha panel is approaching, the bigwigs of the Board of Control for Cricket in India are to meet, in Mumbai, on Tuesday to discuss the Supreme Court verdict upholding most of its appointed committee's recommendations for sweeping reforms in the Board.

Modi visa issue: DMK warns of action against MPs

Modi visa issue: DMK warns of action against MPs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Thursday warned of action against party MPs if they are found to have addressed a letter to US President Barack Obama against issuing of visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Indian human smuggler gets 5 years in US prison

Indian human smuggler gets 5 years in US prison

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Yadvinder Singh Bhamba was arrested for conspiring to send 400 people from India, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and other countries to the US.

4-month-old's surgery cancelled due to Trump's travel ban

4-month-old's surgery cancelled due to Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The gravely ill baby is Iranian, but Fatemah's family has decided they did not want her to have surgery in her birth country due to concerns about the quality of medical services.

Visa rules hurting US: Gates

Visa rules hurting US: Gates

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

Markets come off two-month highs; Nifty ends below 8,250; IT stocks drag

Markets come off two-month highs; Nifty ends below 8,250; IT stocks drag

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The BSE Midcap also cut all its intraday gains to shed 0.3% at close

US student visa: When to apply

US student visa: When to apply

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

US visa expert Dr Arun Vakil guides students and working professionals about US visa application procedures.

Tech giants urge Trump admin to retain H1-B spouses' work permit

Tech giants urge Trump admin to retain H1-B spouses' work permit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The Trump administration is reportedly moving ahead with its decision not to give work permits to the spouses of H-1B visa-holders, arguing that this displaces genuine American workers.

Sarabhai gets anticipatory bail

Sarabhai gets anticipatory bail

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

The danseuse is accused of being involved in a visa racket.

Despite Trump's rhetoric, there's no reduction in H-1B visas

Despite Trump's rhetoric, there's no reduction in H-1B visas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj told the Rajya Sabha that this is an issue of concern not just for the government and the Opposition, but the entire House and the nation shares this concern

Raised entry fee, visa issues to mar Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2014?

Raised entry fee, visa issues to mar Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2014?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

All we want from the government is to give us visa and they can't even deliver that, says Inder Singh, chairman of Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin International

Alert: Student visa applications to the US

Alert: Student visa applications to the US

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

Alert: Student visa applications to the US

Here's the LONG list of everyone, and everything Trump has insulted

Here's the LONG list of everyone, and everything Trump has insulted

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Indian-American governors Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley, as well as an Indian-origin scribe were among those on the receiving end of Donald Trump's barbs on social media, according to a New York Times compilation of people, places and things the Republican has insulted since declaring his bid for presidency.

Anti-Modi forces in US unite as Rajnath lobbies for visa

Anti-Modi forces in US unite as Rajnath lobbies for visa

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The letter, to maintain the current policy of denying Narendra Modi a visa to the United States, was released just as the BJP president arrived in Washington DC for a round of meetings with US lawmakers. Aziz Haniffa reports

Work at a BPO? Read this please

Work at a BPO? Read this please

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

'We are training people to learn AI, machine learning, robotics; it is just new programmes that teach them new things and the raw material, the people, are eager to learn.'

Infy's former-US recruiter says firm favoured hiring Indians

Infy's former-US recruiter says firm favoured hiring Indians

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Infosys has been in the eye of the storm on alleged violation of H-1B and business visa norms on several occasions in the US

CampusAlert: Slowdown hits new IIMs

CampusAlert: Slowdown hits new IIMs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

IIM-Trichy has seen a dip in the number of offers per recruiter. IIM-Udaipur is yet to place 20 of its 144 students.