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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Mumbai principal sacked after being targeted by Hindutva website; says she is mulling legal action
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PM Modi’s claim of dramatically enhancing India’s global standing a ‘mirage’, says report
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Portraits of India’s people by a Flemmish artist who lived on the margins of 18th-century Calcutta
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What did Vinayak Damodar Savarkar think about Dalits praying in temples and eating with Brahmins?
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Neel Mukherjee’s new novel: A publisher at war with his industry embarks on a radical experiment
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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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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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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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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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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: Delhi Capitals stay in playoff hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals in high-scoring clash
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Paris Olympic-bound Preeti among seven gold medallists for India
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Football: Odisha FC to compete in the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten ton helps Mumbai secure much-needed win over Hyderabad
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India tour of Bangladesh: Visitors register commanding win in rain-affected fourth T20I