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Asim Munir Speaks Of 'Brain Gain', Pakistan Sees Mass Exodus Of Skilled Workers
Pakistan is facing a severe "brain drain" as a result of economic and political instability and limited opportunities, and thousands of doctors, engineers, and accountants have left the country over the past 2 years for work overseas.
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No More H-1B Lottery, US Notifies New Process For Work Visas
The Donald Trump administration in the United States has announced that it is replacing its longstanding H-1B work visa lottery system with a new weighted approach that prioritises skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
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Google, Apple Warn US Staff With H-1B Visas Against International Travel: Report
The Trump administration has announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social media accounts.
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Trump Administration Orders Enhanced Vetting For H-1B Visa Applicants
The Trump administration has ordered increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, with anyone involved in "censorship" of free speech considered for rejection, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters.
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How Germany's Talent Gap, Visa Reforms Are Creating Opportunities For Indians
Germany's elite TU9 universities are emerging as the centre of this talent strategy, offering programmes aligned with high-demand sectors such as AI, robotics, automotive software, and renewable energy.
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Allowing Skilled Immigrants To Train US Workers "Is MAGA", Says Trump
President Donald Trump has made hardline immigration policies a signature issue, but acknowledged on Wednesday that he's been criticized for recently saying some skilled immigrants should be allowed into the country from his "MAGA" supporters.
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Indian-Origin Howard Professor Explains Why US Companies Prefer H-1B Workers: "Cheaper And Controllable"
He explained that US companies favour the program because it lets them hire workers at lower wages who are tied to their employers, limiting job mobility.
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"Come To US, Train Americans, Go Home": Team Trump's New H-1B Visa Approach
US President Donald Trump's new H-1B visa policy is to temporarily bring in skilled foreign workers to the United States to train Americans for high-skilled jobs, rather than long-term dependency on overseas labour, said Treasury Secretary Scott Bess
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'US Doesn't Have Enough Talent': Trump Defends H-1B Visa Plan After Fee Hike
US President Donald Trump appears to have softened his stance on his administration's aggressive immigration reforms, saying America needs to bring in foreign talent for certain fields.
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Canada Plans To Poach H-1B Visa Holders, Skilled Workers Amid US Immigration Crackdown
Canada is planning to reduce admissions of foreign students, including Indians, by 25-32 per cent starting next year, while creating special entry pathways for thousands of top international researchers and H-1B visa holders from the United States.
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Rented Farmhouse, Skilled Workers: Madhya Pradesh Cops Raid Illegal Arms Factory
Police busted an illegal country-made weapons factory in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district that was operating out of a rented farmhouse.
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What UK PM Keir Starmer, On India Visit, Said About More Visas For High-Skilled Indians
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would resist demands from business to allow more highly skilled workers from India to come to the UK following a free trade agreement between the two countries.
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Team Trump Signals "Significant" Changes In H-1B Visa Allotment Before 2026
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said there will be "a significant number of changes" in the H1B visa process before February 2026, when the new fee of USD 100,000 goes into effect.
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Canada Wants To Attract Tech Workers Who Won't Get US H-1B Visas
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to attract employees from the technology sector who might have previously worked in the US before President Donald Trump's new visa charges.
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H-1B Visa Fee Row: From Nvidia to OpenAI, How Are Silicon Valley Leaders Reacting to Trump’s New Rule
Several leaders and veterans in Silicon Valley have reacted after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring every new H-1B visa application to include a one-time payment of $100,000. While some, such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings, supported the decision, others found it to be unjust.
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Asim Munir Speaks Of 'Brain Gain', Pakistan Sees Mass Exodus Of Skilled Workers
Pakistan is facing a severe "brain drain" as a result of economic and political instability and limited opportunities, and thousands of doctors, engineers, and accountants have left the country over the past 2 years for work overseas.
-
No More H-1B Lottery, US Notifies New Process For Work Visas
The Donald Trump administration in the United States has announced that it is replacing its longstanding H-1B work visa lottery system with a new weighted approach that prioritises skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
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Google, Apple Warn US Staff With H-1B Visas Against International Travel: Report
The Trump administration has announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social media accounts.
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Trump Administration Orders Enhanced Vetting For H-1B Visa Applicants
The Trump administration has ordered increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, with anyone involved in "censorship" of free speech considered for rejection, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters.
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How Germany's Talent Gap, Visa Reforms Are Creating Opportunities For Indians
Germany's elite TU9 universities are emerging as the centre of this talent strategy, offering programmes aligned with high-demand sectors such as AI, robotics, automotive software, and renewable energy.
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Allowing Skilled Immigrants To Train US Workers "Is MAGA", Says Trump
President Donald Trump has made hardline immigration policies a signature issue, but acknowledged on Wednesday that he's been criticized for recently saying some skilled immigrants should be allowed into the country from his "MAGA" supporters.
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Indian-Origin Howard Professor Explains Why US Companies Prefer H-1B Workers: "Cheaper And Controllable"
He explained that US companies favour the program because it lets them hire workers at lower wages who are tied to their employers, limiting job mobility.
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"Come To US, Train Americans, Go Home": Team Trump's New H-1B Visa Approach
US President Donald Trump's new H-1B visa policy is to temporarily bring in skilled foreign workers to the United States to train Americans for high-skilled jobs, rather than long-term dependency on overseas labour, said Treasury Secretary Scott Bess
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'US Doesn't Have Enough Talent': Trump Defends H-1B Visa Plan After Fee Hike
US President Donald Trump appears to have softened his stance on his administration's aggressive immigration reforms, saying America needs to bring in foreign talent for certain fields.
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Canada Plans To Poach H-1B Visa Holders, Skilled Workers Amid US Immigration Crackdown
Canada is planning to reduce admissions of foreign students, including Indians, by 25-32 per cent starting next year, while creating special entry pathways for thousands of top international researchers and H-1B visa holders from the United States.
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Rented Farmhouse, Skilled Workers: Madhya Pradesh Cops Raid Illegal Arms Factory
Police busted an illegal country-made weapons factory in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district that was operating out of a rented farmhouse.
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What UK PM Keir Starmer, On India Visit, Said About More Visas For High-Skilled Indians
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would resist demands from business to allow more highly skilled workers from India to come to the UK following a free trade agreement between the two countries.
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Team Trump Signals "Significant" Changes In H-1B Visa Allotment Before 2026
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said there will be "a significant number of changes" in the H1B visa process before February 2026, when the new fee of USD 100,000 goes into effect.
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Canada Wants To Attract Tech Workers Who Won't Get US H-1B Visas
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to attract employees from the technology sector who might have previously worked in the US before President Donald Trump's new visa charges.
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H-1B Visa Fee Row: From Nvidia to OpenAI, How Are Silicon Valley Leaders Reacting to Trump’s New Rule
Several leaders and veterans in Silicon Valley have reacted after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring every new H-1B visa application to include a one-time payment of $100,000. While some, such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings, supported the decision, others found it to be unjust.
