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US Restricts Entry Of Pregnant Women Fearing Use Of "Birth Tourism"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday January 24, 2020

US President Donald Trump opened a new front in his battle against immigration on Thursday, barring the issuing of visas to pregnant women seeking to enter the United States for so-called "birth tourism."

India Accounts For 93% Of Total H4 Visas Issued By US: Foreign Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 21, 2019

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday told Parliament that India is trying to convince the US that tapping into the Indian talent is in mutual benefit of the two countries.

150 Indians Deported From US Over Visa Violations Land At Delhi Airport

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 20, 2019

Around 150 Indians deported from the US, for either violating their visa norms or illegally entering America, landed at the Delhi airport on Wednesday morning, an official said.

Court Rules Against Donald Trump's Directive On Immigrants: Report

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday October 12, 2019

A US federal court has issued a temporary injunction against President Donald Trump's administration's rule that would deny permanent residency to immigrants deemed likely to depend on public welfare.

Can Apply For US Work Visa 90 Days Before Employment Date: US Embassy

India News | ANI | Thursday October 10, 2019

H1B Visa, Visa For US: The US Embassy on Thursday asked visa applicants to apply up to 90 days before their employment begins.

China Slams "Sinister Intentions" Of US Visa Curbs On Xinjiang Muslims

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 9, 2019

Beijing on Wednesday decried a US decision to restrict visas for Chinese officials linked to the repression of Xinjiang Muslims and called on Washington to withdraw the measure.

US "Interfering In Internal Affairs": China On Visa Curbs Over Treatment Of Muslims In Xinjiang

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 9, 2019

The United States said Tuesday it would curb visas for Chinese officials until Beijing ends its "repression" of Uighurs and other Muslims in the western region of Xinjiang, a day after imposing commercial restrictions.

China "Firmly Opposes" US Visa Restrictions Over Treatment Of Muslims

World News | Reuters | Wednesday October 9, 2019

The Chinese Embassy in Washington on Tuesday denounced the US imposition of visa restrictions on some Chinese officials over China's treatment of Muslim minorities in Xinjiang as interference in China's internal affairs.

US Imposes Visa Restrictions On Chinese Officials Over Muslim Treatment

World News | Reuters | Wednesday October 9, 2019

The United States has imposed visa restrictions on Chinese government and Communist Party officials it believes responsible for the detention or abuse of Muslim minorities in Xinjiang province, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday.

Iran's Hassan Rouhani May Skip UN Meet Over US Visa Delay: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 18, 2019

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani and his delegation could be forced into skipping next week's UN General Assembly because the United States has yet to issue them visas, state media said Wednesday.

BCCI Gets Mohammed Shami's US Visa Approved After Initial Rejection

Saturday July 27, 2019

Mohammed Shami's visa got rejected initially because of his existing police record and charges of domestic violence.

Indians Received 67-72% Of Total US H1-B Visas In Last 5 Years: Foreign Ministry

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2019

Indian nationals have received between 67 and 72 per cent of the total H-1B visas issued by the US in last five years, the External Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday.

"Conveyed Expectation For Non-Discriminatory H-1B Visa": Foreign Ministry

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 10, 2019

India has conveyed its expectation to the US administration for a non-discriminatory and predictable H-1B visa programme, the External Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday.

H1-B Visa Caps To Squeeze Businesses, Jobs, Says Nasscom

Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday June 20, 2019

US Visa: The United States told India it is considering caps on H-1B visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally.

US Firm To Pay Over $1 Million Due To H-1B Visa Holders Including Indians

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 5, 2019

An American employment service company has agreed to pay USD 1.1 million in back wages to nearly 600 H-1B employees, a large number of whom are highly-skilled Indian IT professionals.