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US Imposes Visa Restrictions On Georgia, To Review Relations
The United States was imposing new visa restrictions and reviewing relations with Georgia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday, after it pushed forward a Russian-style "foreign influence" law that triggered mass protests.
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US To Impose Fresh Visa Curbs On Hong Kong Officials Over Rights Crackdown
The United States announced on Friday that it was "taking steps" to put fresh visa curbs on Hong Kong officials responsible for cracking down on rights in the Chinese city, days after a new national security law came into force.
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Trump Extends Visa Sanctions On Nations Refusing To Repatriate Citizens
President Donald Trump has extended visa sanctions on countries refusing to repatriate their citizens who violated laws in the United States.
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US Senate Passes Bill Eliminating Per-Country Cap For Employment-Based Immigrant Visas
The US Senate has unanimously passed a bill that eliminates the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrant visas and raises it for family-based visas, a legislation that will hugely benefit hundreds of thousands of Indian professionals in America who have been waiting for years to get their green cards.
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China Says Will Put Visa Restrictions On US Individuals Over Hong Kong
China warned Monday that it would impose visa restrictions on US citizens who had "behaved egregiously" over Hong Kong, ahead of expected approval from Beijing lawmakers for a controversial national security law in the city.
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US Restricts Visas For Chinese Officials Over Hong Kong Security Law
The United States said Friday it was restricting visas for a number of Chinese officials, accusing them of infringing on the autonomy of Hong Kong.
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Two Indian-Origin Persons Among 9 Charged On Visa Fraud, Drug Trafficking
The two, along with seven law enforcement officers, have been charged in federal court in South Carolina on visa fraud and drug charges. If convicted, Saurabhkumar Patel and Tarang Patel face a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment.
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China Warns Of "Forceful Measures" Over US' New Tibet Law
China has warned the US that it would take "forceful measures" to resolutely safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump signed a new law that imposes a visa ban on Chinese officials denying American citizens access to Tibet.
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Revoking Visas Of H-1B Holders' Spouses Will Split Families: US Lawmakers
A legislation seeking to stop the Trump administration from revoking the work authorisation of spouses of H1-B visa holders, which include Indians, has been introduced in the US Congress by two lawmakers. They said eliminating this benefit would force many foreign workers to use their talent to compete against American businesses.
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Applying For US Green Card? You Might Take A Century And A Half. Here is Why
There are a total of 306,400 primary Indian applicants waiting for their US green cards. The existing laws impose per-country-limit of seven per cent of total green cards issued.
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"Red Flag After Red Flag": Student Who Showed Odd Behavior Arrested In US
Law enforcement officials in central Florida say they may have thwarted another school tragedy after arresting a 26-year-old international student who bought two rifles and was exhibiting troubling changes in his behavior.
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Donald Trump's "Invisible Wall" Makes It Difficult For Companies To Hire H-1B Workers
President Donald Trump has managed to erect an " invisible wall " that makes it increasingly difficult for companies to hire skilled foreign workers, according to a new report from experts in immigration law, despite the president's call for a merit-based immigration system that prioritizes the admittance of people who are skilled and who want to w...
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Not Changing H-1B Rules, Says US, In Big Relief For Indian Techies: 10 Points
The US today said it was not considering any change in H1B visa rules that would force half the Indian workforce in the country to leave. The clarification came in the wake of media reports of a proposed tweak in the laws, which triggered strong opposition from Indians, advocacy groups and a section of US lawmakers. The tweak, the report had said, ...
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H1B Holders Can Work For Than One Company, Says US Immigration Agency
Foreign workers in the US on a H1B work visa, the most sought after among Indian IT professionals, may work for more than one company, the country's immigration agency has said.
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US 'Golden Visa' Scheme May Be Extended, Suggest Experts
The three-month extension of the United States' EB5 visa scheme ends on December 8, however, experts are of the view that the scheme, popularly known as the "Golden Visa", is likely to be extended.
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US Imposes Visa Restrictions On Georgia, To Review Relations
The United States was imposing new visa restrictions and reviewing relations with Georgia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday, after it pushed forward a Russian-style "foreign influence" law that triggered mass protests.
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US To Impose Fresh Visa Curbs On Hong Kong Officials Over Rights Crackdown
The United States announced on Friday that it was "taking steps" to put fresh visa curbs on Hong Kong officials responsible for cracking down on rights in the Chinese city, days after a new national security law came into force.
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Trump Extends Visa Sanctions On Nations Refusing To Repatriate Citizens
President Donald Trump has extended visa sanctions on countries refusing to repatriate their citizens who violated laws in the United States.
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US Senate Passes Bill Eliminating Per-Country Cap For Employment-Based Immigrant Visas
The US Senate has unanimously passed a bill that eliminates the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrant visas and raises it for family-based visas, a legislation that will hugely benefit hundreds of thousands of Indian professionals in America who have been waiting for years to get their green cards.
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China Says Will Put Visa Restrictions On US Individuals Over Hong Kong
China warned Monday that it would impose visa restrictions on US citizens who had "behaved egregiously" over Hong Kong, ahead of expected approval from Beijing lawmakers for a controversial national security law in the city.
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US Restricts Visas For Chinese Officials Over Hong Kong Security Law
The United States said Friday it was restricting visas for a number of Chinese officials, accusing them of infringing on the autonomy of Hong Kong.
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Two Indian-Origin Persons Among 9 Charged On Visa Fraud, Drug Trafficking
The two, along with seven law enforcement officers, have been charged in federal court in South Carolina on visa fraud and drug charges. If convicted, Saurabhkumar Patel and Tarang Patel face a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment.
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China Warns Of "Forceful Measures" Over US' New Tibet Law
China has warned the US that it would take "forceful measures" to resolutely safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump signed a new law that imposes a visa ban on Chinese officials denying American citizens access to Tibet.
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Revoking Visas Of H-1B Holders' Spouses Will Split Families: US Lawmakers
A legislation seeking to stop the Trump administration from revoking the work authorisation of spouses of H1-B visa holders, which include Indians, has been introduced in the US Congress by two lawmakers. They said eliminating this benefit would force many foreign workers to use their talent to compete against American businesses.
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Applying For US Green Card? You Might Take A Century And A Half. Here is Why
There are a total of 306,400 primary Indian applicants waiting for their US green cards. The existing laws impose per-country-limit of seven per cent of total green cards issued.
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"Red Flag After Red Flag": Student Who Showed Odd Behavior Arrested In US
Law enforcement officials in central Florida say they may have thwarted another school tragedy after arresting a 26-year-old international student who bought two rifles and was exhibiting troubling changes in his behavior.
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Donald Trump's "Invisible Wall" Makes It Difficult For Companies To Hire H-1B Workers
President Donald Trump has managed to erect an " invisible wall " that makes it increasingly difficult for companies to hire skilled foreign workers, according to a new report from experts in immigration law, despite the president's call for a merit-based immigration system that prioritizes the admittance of people who are skilled and who want to w...
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Not Changing H-1B Rules, Says US, In Big Relief For Indian Techies: 10 Points
The US today said it was not considering any change in H1B visa rules that would force half the Indian workforce in the country to leave. The clarification came in the wake of media reports of a proposed tweak in the laws, which triggered strong opposition from Indians, advocacy groups and a section of US lawmakers. The tweak, the report had said, ...
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H1B Holders Can Work For Than One Company, Says US Immigration Agency
Foreign workers in the US on a H1B work visa, the most sought after among Indian IT professionals, may work for more than one company, the country's immigration agency has said.
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US 'Golden Visa' Scheme May Be Extended, Suggest Experts
The three-month extension of the United States' EB5 visa scheme ends on December 8, however, experts are of the view that the scheme, popularly known as the "Golden Visa", is likely to be extended.
