Work Visa Woes
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US federal authority flags concern about fraudulent registrations for H-1B visas
For several years, Indians have been getting the largest share of such visas.
Scroll Staff
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Britain’s new work visa for elite graduates is unfair to students from developing nations
An expert explains how the UK government’s move is based on flawed assumptions.
Orla Quinlan, The Conversation
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In the US, two executives have been charged with defrauding the H-1B visa system
Namrata Patnaik and Kartiki Parekh have been accused of conspiracy to commit visa fraud.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
Trending
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BJP worker’s son claims in video he cast eight votes in Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad
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Bow and arrow or torch? In Maharashtra, confusion over new election symbols may help BJP, allies
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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Varanasi poll: As 33 nominations are rejected, eight applicants allege that the process was rigged
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Listening to 41 Modi interviews: Few tough questions, no rebuttals, no fact checks
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‘It’s inhumane’: How a clunky US visa system has kept Indian H-1B holders away from their families
A first-person account of the anguish caused by the extreme shortage of consular appointments in India.
Anonymous
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Joe Biden to end Trump’s H-1B visa ban on Wednesday: Bloomberg
Donald Trump had enacted the proclamation that blocked many temporary foreign workers from coming into the United States.
Scroll Staff
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Indian IT companies have found ways to avoid the stress of H-1B visas
When the registration for fresh H-1B applications opens, the Indian IT outsourcing sector might not be holding its breath.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
Video
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Eco India: Even as technology lends a hand, India's farmers grapple with an uncertain future
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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?
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Indian H-1B visa holders breathe a sigh of relief as Joe Biden keeps his promises
The American president has revoked the Trump rule that ended work permit for H-1B holders’ spouses.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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H-1B aspirants hope Joe Biden will undo the damage done by Donald Trump
The president-elect has promised to expand the total number of visas available and scrap country quotas for green cards.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Trump’s H-1B visa ban has taken a toll on the valuations of large US companies
The decision may have shaved $100 billion off the biggest firms.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
The Reel
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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US proposal on business visas for H-1B speciality jobs could affect hundreds of Indians
The decision was made public less than two weeks before the November 3 presidential election.
Scroll Staff
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Lawsuit challenges Donald Trump’s new H-1B visa rules, calls it ‘arbitrary, incorrect’
Those who have filed the lawsuit include the US Chambers of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, the University of Michigan and Bard College.
Scroll Staff
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Trump ‘exceeded his authority’: US judge lifts temporary ban on H-1B visa, other work permits
The judge said the order applied only to members of organisations that had filed a lawsuit against the administration.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Rajasthan pipped to second spot by Hyderabad after match against Kolkata gets washed out
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IPL 2024: Abhishek Sharma stars as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Punjab Kings to cap off league stage
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Badminton, Thailand Open, as it happened: Satwik-Chirag win second men’s doubles title of the season
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings to take the final playoffs spot
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag enter fourth final; Tanisha-Ashwini exit