Us Visa

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.

India Issues Demarche To US Embassy On Detention Of Indian Students

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 2, 2019

India has issued a demarche to the American Embassy in New Delhi, expressing its concern over the detention of Indian students in the US, and sought immediate consular access to them.

"Top Priority" For Sushma Swaraj's Team As Indian Students Arrested In US

Indians Abroad | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Saturday February 2, 2019

Sushma Swaraj and her team at the Ministry of External Affairs are giving "top priority" to Indian students who have been arrested in the United States for enrolling themselves in a fake university, in what authorities have called a "pay-to-stay" in America scheme. Of the 130 foreign students arrested, 129 are from India.

Indian Embassy Opens Hotline For 129 Students Detained In US Visa Scam

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 2, 2019

As many as 129 Indians are among the 130 foreign students arrested for enrolling at a fake university allegedly to remain in the US.The Indian embassy in the US has opened a 24/7 hotline to assist 129 Indian students arrested by the American authorities in the "pay-and-stay" university visa scam, officials have said.

Top Priority Given To Indians Arrested Over Visa Scam In US: Government

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

The government is according top priority to the case of Indian students in the US facing detention under an alleged immigration fraud and is in touch with the Indian Embassy in Washington and other consulates, the External Affairs Ministry said on Friday.

8 Indians Caught In Visa Scam In US Undercover Op, Many Face Deportation

India News | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday January 31, 2019

Hundreds of Indian students could face criminal cases or be deported after agencies in the United States unearthed a huge university scam to lure foreign students. Eight Indian student recruiters have been arrested by USlaw enforcement agencies after multiple raids in the last two days according to the Detroit News, a US daily.

Yemeni Mother Given US Visa To Meet Dying Son In California: Attorney

World News | Katie Mettler, The Washington Post | Wednesday December 19, 2018

After months of waiting, a Yemeni mother has been granted permission by the State Department to fly to California to say goodbye to her dying 2-year-old son, according to her attorney. The woman, 21-year-old Shaima Swileh, has been living in Egypt but is a citizen of Yemen targeted under a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration.

Washington To Give Preference To US-Educated Workers For H1-B Visas

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday December 1, 2018

The US government has announced plans to change the H1-B visa programme to give preference to workers with advanced American degrees, a move which could potentially have the effect of reducing visas for those educated elsewhere.