"Correct Your Mistake": China Slams New US Rule For Chinese Reporters
World News | Reuters | Monday May 11, 2020
China warned on Monday that it will take countermeasures in response to a US decision to tighten visa terms for Chinese journalists and urged the United States to immediately "correct its mistake".
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.
"Dramatic Increase" In H-1B Visas Being Held Up, Says US Employers' Group
World News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 9, 2018
There has been a "dramatic increase" in the number of H-1B visas being held up, a coalition of American employers representing top IT companies like Google, Facebook and Microsoft has said and alleged that the US immigration agency was "acting outside" of its own regulations.
"There Are Some Things A Hug Can Buy": Rahul Gandhi's US Visa Jibe At PM Modi
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 26, 2018
Congress president Rahul Gandhi described the proposed US visa rules as a "huge setback" for India, and in a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there were "some things a hug can buy", but for visas "you're on your own".
Want A US Visa? You May Have To Submit Social Media Details First
World News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 30, 2018
The Trump administration wants all US visa applicants to submit details of their previous phone numbers, email addresses and social media histories as part of its "vetting" practice and to prevent entry of individuals who might pose a threat to the country.
Top Indian IT Companies Expected To Post Muted Revenue Growth In Q3: Report
Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 3, 2018
Though there are reasons to be optimistic on demand conditions, the potential changes in US visa rules remain an overhang for the sector, says Kotak Institutional Equities.
Grandparents, Some Refugees Can Enter US Despite Travel Ban, Court Says
World News | Matt Zapotosky, The Washington Post | Friday September 8, 2017
Grandparents and other extended relatives of people in the United States are exempt from President Donald Trump's travel ban, as are refugees with a formal assurance from a government agency, a federal appeals court panel ruled Thursday.
US Lawmaker Calls For Removal Of Country Quota In Green Card
Business | Press Trust of India | Friday July 28, 2017
A report released early this month said the average wait time for an Indian technology professional or those seeking green card under employment category is more than 12 years.
US State Department Expands 'Close Family' Criteria For Visas
Business | Associated Press | Tuesday July 18, 2017
The "close family" now includes grandparents and other relatives that constitute a bona fide US relationship for visa applicants.
Infosys To Pay $1 Million Fine To New York In Visa Violation Case
India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 24, 2017
IT major Infosys has reached a settlement for USD 1 million with the state of New York in a visa-related case, even though the company maintained it committed no wrongdoings and the probe was centred on alleged paperwork errors.
Ask Donald Trump To Ease Visa Rules: Congress To PM Modi
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 16, 2017
The Congress party today asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to get a firm assurance from US President Donald Trump that he would reverse his move to tighten H-1B visa rules. PM Modi will visit the US on June 25, and will meet with Donald Trump the next day.
In Tough New Visa Rules, US Seeks Social Media Checks, Email IDs
World News | Reuters | Friday May 5, 2017
The US Department of State has proposed tougher questioning of visa applicants who it believes warrant extra scrutiny, according to a government document published Thursday, in a push toward the "extreme vetting" sought by President Donald Trump.
H-1B Visa Changes Could Benefit Indian IT Professionals, Says Expert
Business | Press Trust of India | Friday April 28, 2017
The new rules for the visas could raise labour costs for both technology companies and businesses using outsourcing services in the US, said Ignatius Chithelen, founder and managing partner of Banyan Tree Capital Management.
"Correct Your Mistake": China Slams New US Rule For Chinese Reporters
World News | Reuters | Monday May 11, 2020
China warned on Monday that it will take countermeasures in response to a US decision to tighten visa terms for Chinese journalists and urged the United States to immediately "correct its mistake".
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.
"Dramatic Increase" In H-1B Visas Being Held Up, Says US Employers' Group
World News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 9, 2018
There has been a "dramatic increase" in the number of H-1B visas being held up, a coalition of American employers representing top IT companies like Google, Facebook and Microsoft has said and alleged that the US immigration agency was "acting outside" of its own regulations.
"There Are Some Things A Hug Can Buy": Rahul Gandhi's US Visa Jibe At PM Modi
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 26, 2018
Congress president Rahul Gandhi described the proposed US visa rules as a "huge setback" for India, and in a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there were "some things a hug can buy", but for visas "you're on your own".
Want A US Visa? You May Have To Submit Social Media Details First
World News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 30, 2018
The Trump administration wants all US visa applicants to submit details of their previous phone numbers, email addresses and social media histories as part of its "vetting" practice and to prevent entry of individuals who might pose a threat to the country.
Top Indian IT Companies Expected To Post Muted Revenue Growth In Q3: Report
Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 3, 2018
Though there are reasons to be optimistic on demand conditions, the potential changes in US visa rules remain an overhang for the sector, says Kotak Institutional Equities.
Grandparents, Some Refugees Can Enter US Despite Travel Ban, Court Says
World News | Matt Zapotosky, The Washington Post | Friday September 8, 2017
Grandparents and other extended relatives of people in the United States are exempt from President Donald Trump's travel ban, as are refugees with a formal assurance from a government agency, a federal appeals court panel ruled Thursday.
US Lawmaker Calls For Removal Of Country Quota In Green Card
Business | Press Trust of India | Friday July 28, 2017
A report released early this month said the average wait time for an Indian technology professional or those seeking green card under employment category is more than 12 years.
US State Department Expands 'Close Family' Criteria For Visas
Business | Associated Press | Tuesday July 18, 2017
The "close family" now includes grandparents and other relatives that constitute a bona fide US relationship for visa applicants.
Infosys To Pay $1 Million Fine To New York In Visa Violation Case
India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 24, 2017
IT major Infosys has reached a settlement for USD 1 million with the state of New York in a visa-related case, even though the company maintained it committed no wrongdoings and the probe was centred on alleged paperwork errors.
Ask Donald Trump To Ease Visa Rules: Congress To PM Modi
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 16, 2017
The Congress party today asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to get a firm assurance from US President Donald Trump that he would reverse his move to tighten H-1B visa rules. PM Modi will visit the US on June 25, and will meet with Donald Trump the next day.
In Tough New Visa Rules, US Seeks Social Media Checks, Email IDs
World News | Reuters | Friday May 5, 2017
The US Department of State has proposed tougher questioning of visa applicants who it believes warrant extra scrutiny, according to a government document published Thursday, in a push toward the "extreme vetting" sought by President Donald Trump.
H-1B Visa Changes Could Benefit Indian IT Professionals, Says Expert
Business | Press Trust of India | Friday April 28, 2017
The new rules for the visas could raise labour costs for both technology companies and businesses using outsourcing services in the US, said Ignatius Chithelen, founder and managing partner of Banyan Tree Capital Management.
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