Visa Woes
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Grim reality awaits international students who go to Australia in the hope of staying permanently
Many temporary graduate visa holders struggle to pursue their chosen careers, with only half securing full-time employment.
Brendan Coates, The Conversation , Trent Wiltshire, The Conversation & Tyler Reysenbach, The Conversation
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How Australia’s visa system harms migrants facing exploitation
The current design of the country’s immigration system helps replicate and reproduce the inequalities at the heart of modern slavery, researchers say.
Nerida Chazal, The Conversation & Kyla Raby, The Conversation
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US starts special interviews for first-time applicants to reduce visa waiting time in India
The United States embassy said that it will also deploy temporary consular officers from Washington to in India in its bid to speed up visa processing.
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Trending
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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J&K: NIT Srinagar student booked for alleged derogatory post about Prophet Muhammad
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Exit polls: Congress ahead in Telangana and Chhattisgarh, BJP in Rajasthan
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US alleges India inadvertently hired undercover American agent to kill Sikh separatist: 10 points
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US immigration department proposes massive hike in visa application fees
The hike is proposed to recover operating costs, reestablish and maintain timely case processing, and prevent the accumulation of future case backlogs.
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White House says it is working on lowering visa waiting period for Indians
Currently, Indians need to wait for over 900 days for an appointment for a B1 (Business) or a B2 (Tourist) category visa.
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Waiting period for US tourist visa appointment reaches over 900 days in India
The US Department of State had said that it is ‘successfully lowering’ visa interview wait times worldwide, following closures during the pandemic.
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Video
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Watch: Hilarious moments as woman wakes up at dawn to find neighbour’s pets in her house
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Watch: Professional ‘mermaid’ quickly removes tail to swim to safety after it got stuck in aquarium
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‘Go f**k yourself’: Elon Musk to advertisers who might boycott X because of his perceived views
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Watch: Cricketer meets children-turned-‘reporters’ who ask her cute questions
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescue team dance in celebration after all workers are evacuated safely
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US: Spouses of H-1B and L-1 visa holders to get automatic work authorisation
More than 90% of the candidates for the H4 visa, given to immediate family members of H-1B visa holders, are Indian women.
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Delhi HC issues notice to Centre on plea challenging New Zealand YouTuber’s blacklisting
Karl Edward Rice’s wife Manisha Malik said there was no official communication from authorities about the cancellation of his visa.
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Wife of New Zealand YouTuber moves Delhi High Court against his blacklisting
Manisha Malik argued that the government was violating her fundamental rights by separating her from her husband.
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The Reel
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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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A new Annapurna Devi film could be the last word on the recluse – or the start of a new quest
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee stars in survival drama ‘Joram’
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Start the week with a film: Darbhanga blues in ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’
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New Zealand YouTuber accuses India of denying him entry into country without giving any reason
Union home ministry officials have denied the charges, saying he was barred for violating visa conditions.
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For Indians dreaming to study in the US, tech glitches in the visa process have become a nightmare
The US embassies did not process visa requests for months due to Covid-19, leading to major issues with timelines.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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US to prioritise salary, skills in modified H-1B visa selection procedure
H-1B is a non-immigrant visa that allows American companies to employ foreign workers in occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
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The Field
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India tour of South Africa: Sharma, Kohli, Bumrah skip white-ball series; Iyer makes Test comeback
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Uganda script history to qualify for 2024 edition in USA and West Indies
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Junior World Boxing C’ships 2023: Eight Indian boxers move into the semi-finals and confirm medals
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Badminton, Syed Modi International: Treesa/Gayatri, Priyanshu Rajawat reach quarter-finals
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 24-member Indian squad for 5 Nations Tournament in Spain