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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.

US Demands Social Media Details From Visa Applicants

Press Trust of India | Monday June 3, 2019

Nearly all applicants of US visas will have to provide information on their use of social media under the new rules adopted to enhance vetting of foreign nationals.

US' "Extreme Vetting" Kicks In, Visa Applicants To Give Social Media Info

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday June 2, 2019

Nearly all applicants for US visas will have to submit their social media details under new rules by the State Department.

Silicon Valley-Based IT Firm Sues US Government for Denying H-1B Visa to Indian Professional

Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2019

Xterra Solutions alleged in its lawsuit that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) improperly denied H-1B visa to Praharsh Chandra Sai Venkata Anisetty.

New Trump Immigration Plan May Increase Visas For Highly-Skilled Workers

World News | Reuters | Thursday April 25, 2019

A merit-based immigration proposal being put together by White House senior adviser Jared Kushner could lead to an increase in US visas for highly skilled workers, sources familiar with the effort said on Wednesday.

Two Indian-Origin Persons Among 9 Charged On Visa Fraud, Drug Trafficking

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 3, 2019

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.

Three Indian-Origin Consultants Charged In H-1B Visa Fraud In California

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday April 2, 2019

Three Indian-origin high-tech consultants have been arrested and charged with H-1B visa fraud in a California federal court, according to US officials.

US Changes Pak Visa Policy, Journalists, Missionaries Affected: Report

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday March 6, 2019

The US has changed its visa policy in different categories for Pakistanis, Geo TV reported on Wednesday.

US Lawmakers Seek Details Of Operation Leading To Indian Students' Arrest

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 7, 2019

A bipartisan group of eminent lawmakers led by Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Wednesday sought details of the sting operation carried out by the US Department of Homeland Security resulting in detention of at least 129 students from India.

"All Choreographed": 8 Indians Arrested In US Visa Case Plead Not Guilty

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 5, 2019

The eight Indians, who were recently arrested for recruiting several hundred students mostly from India to stay illegally in the US by enrolling in a fake university, have pleaded "not guilty" before a federal court in Michigan.

US Says Indian Students Arrested In Visa Scam Were "Aware Of Their Crime"

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 5, 2019

All 130 foreign students, including 129 Indians who were detained for enrolling in a fake university, were aware that they were committing a crime to fraudulently remain in the US, the State Department has said, days after India issued a demarche to the American Embassy in New Delhi.