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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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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BJP Karnataka’s online video sparks outrage for ‘demonising Muslims’
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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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: 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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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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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 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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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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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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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title
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IPL 2024: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat
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Shooting, Baku World Cup: Shreyasi Singh placed eight at end of first day of women’s trap event
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Akash, Vishvanath, Nikhil and Preet reach men’s finals