Indian Immigrants

"Nepalese Going Abroad Via India Need To Furnish Papers At Immigration": Police

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2019

Nepali nationals wishing to fly out to any other country via India would require a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Nepalese Embassy in New Delhi for clearance from the Indian immigration, according to a notice issued by the police.

6 Indian Immigrant Detainees, On Hunger Strike, Force-Fed At US Centre

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday February 1, 2019

At least six immigrant detainees, including Indians, have been force-fed through nasal tubes by immigration authorities in the US after they went on a hunger strike to protest conditions at a processing centre in Texas, drawing a strong reaction from Indian-American groups which described it as violation of human rights.

Legal Volunteer Clarifies On Indian Detainees "Handcuffed, Chained" In US

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Friday July 20, 2018

Over 50 Indian nationals detained in a US prison after they illegally entered into the country are not being handcuffed, a legal advocacy group volunteer who has been meeting the detainees on a regular basis said today.

Illegal Indian Immigrants In US Jail "Ate With Handcuffs On": Activist

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Monday July 16, 2018

Over 50 illegal Indian immigrants, seeking asylum in the US fearing religious and political persecution back home, are being treated like criminals in a federal prison in Oregon where they have been detained for the past several weeks now, volunteers from the legal advocacy groups have alleged.

Indian Immigrants At US Detention Centre To Get Access To Meet Attorneys

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 26, 2018

A US judge has ordered that 120 immigrants, including 52 Indians, be given immediate access to legal aid by allowing attorneys to meet them at the federal prison in Oregon, according to a media report.

The American Dream Is Landing Several Indians From Punjab In US Jails

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 23, 2018

Chasing the American dream, Bunty Singh (name changed) illegally entered the US after crisscrossing several countries, but landed in an immigration detention centre in New Mexico where he has been languishing for the last 16 months.

Sunny Leone Writes Emotional Note To Her Former Self, Karenjit Kaur Vohra

Entertainment | Thursday May 24, 2018

Born to Indian immigrants in Canada, Sunny Leone's original name - Karenjit Kaur Vohra - was inept for a career in erotic entertainment

Opinion: This Is Why Indian Immigrants Won't Benefit From Trump's Immigration Plan

Opinion | Bidisha Biswas, Ramya M. Vijaya, The Washington Post | Friday March 2, 2018

President Donald Trump has been arguing for a new immigration policy, in which highly skilled immigrants are favored over anyone else in line, including family members (which his administration calls "chain migration"). And many Indian immigrants support that approach. In fact, the Republican Hindu Coalition held a recent rally - with about 200 Ind...

Indian Techies Stare At 'Self-Deportation' In Proposed H-1B Tweak: Report

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 3, 2018

The US is considering new regulations aimed at preventing the extension of H-1B visas, predominantly used by Indian IT professionals, as part of president Donald Trump's "Buy American, Hire American" initiative, a media report has said.

Indian Immigrants In US Fear Deportation Post DACA Repeal

Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 6, 2017

Donald Trump repealed the Deferred Action for Children Arrival (DACA) programme that granted work permits to immigrants who arrived in the country illegally as children, a move likely to impact 800,000 undocumented workers including more than 7,000 Indian-Americans.

Indian Immigrants Fear Deportation After Donald Trump Scraps 'Dreamers' Plan

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 6, 2017

Thousands of people from India, who arrived in the US illegally as children, are fearing deportation after President Donald Trump's decision to repeal the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) programme, a South Asian Advocacy group has said.

Indian-Origin Leo Varadkar Elected Ireland's Prime Minister

World News | Reuters | Thursday June 15, 2017

Leo Varadkar was elected Irish Prime Minister on Wednesday, making the 38-year-old son of an Indian immigrant the first gay premier of the once-staunchly Catholic country and the youngest person to hold the office.

Indian-Origin Leo Varadkar Set To Succeed Enda Kenny As New Irish Prime Minister

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 20, 2017

Leo Varadkar is a Dublin-born son of an Indian immigrant father and Irish mother. Leo Varadkar was the clear favourite to succeed Enda Kenny as Ireland's Prime Minister today as nominations closed for the leadership of the governing centre-right Fine Gael party.

Australian Police Start Investigating Assault On Kerala Man

Indians Abroad | Edited by Ipsita Sarkar | Monday March 27, 2017

Australia's Tasmanian police today said that they are investigating the assault on the 33-year-old Indian immigrant from Kerala, and will assess if it was a racially-motivated incident.

US Targets More Than 200 Indians For Deportation, Says Sushma Swaraj

India News | Annie Gowen, The Washington Post | Saturday March 25, 2017

India's foreign minister is seeking more information from Washington.