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.

"Build America" Visa Replaces Green Card In Trump's New US Entry Plan

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2019

Donald Trump has said he will replace the existing green cards with 'Build America' visa, as the US President unveiled a new merit and points-based immigration policy that seeks to increase the quota for highly-skilled workers from 12 to 57 per cent.

Denied H-1B Visa To Indian Techie, Silicon Valley Firm Sues US Government

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2019

A Silicon Valley-based IT company has filed a lawsuit against the US government for denying the most sought-after H-1B visa to a highly qualified Indian professional, terming the renunciation "arbitrary" and a "clear abuse of discretion".

IOA Will Talk To Govt After May 23 To Sort Pakistan Visa Issue: Secretary General

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2019

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) had revoked the Olympic qualification status of a shooting event in New Delhi after India refused to grant visa to two Pakistani athletes.

Ola Credit Card Launched in India in Partnership With SBI, With Up to 20 Percent Cashback

Gadgets 360 Staff | Thursday May 16, 2019

Ola has partnered the state-run SBI cards to launch Ola Money SBI Credit Card. Ola users will be able to apply for, view, and manage their Ola Money SBI Credit Card directly on the Ola app with a few taps.

China Denies Visas To 90 Pak Brides Amid Trafficking Fears: Report

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 15, 2019

Amidst a raging controversy over Pakistani girls being trafficked to China after fake marriages, the Chinese embassy here has withheld visas of 90 Pakistani brides, according to a media report.

Indian Pins Down Sleeping Woman On UK Flight, Tries Kissing Her: Cops

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 10, 2019

An Indian travelling to the UK on a tourist visa has been jailed for 12 months for carrying out a "prolonged" sexual assault on a young woman during a long-haul flight from Mumbai to Manchester earlier this year.

India Urges UK To Consider Improved Tax Rules For Professionals

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 10, 2019

India has called on the UK government to look into some tax and visa norms that make it difficult for Indian professionals and students to fully contribute to the bilateral relationship.

Government Can Expel Any Foreigner Without Show Cause: Home Ministry

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 7, 2019

The central government has "unrestricted right to expel" foreigners, even those who have valid visas, from the country without any show cause notice, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told the Delhi High Court said today.

US To Propose H-1B Visa Application Fee Hike, Indian Firms May Be Hit

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 7, 2019

The Trump administration is proposing a hike in the H-1B visa application fee to increase funding for the expansion of an apprentice programme, which trains American youths in technology related activities, Labour Secretary Alexander Acosta told US lawmakers.

Man Cheats Woman On Pretext Of Getting Her Canada Study Visa, Arrested

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 6, 2019

A 56-year-old man was arrested in Delhi today for allegedly cheating a woman of Rs 11 lakh on the pretext of arranging study visa for Canada, the police said.

25 Lakh Tourists Visited India In 2018 Availing E-Visa

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 6, 2019

India had issued over 25 lakh e-Visas last year, a five-fold jump from 2015, and reduced the main category visa from 26 to 21, an official said Sunday.

Two Indian Nationals Arrested Without Valid Visa In Sri Lanka

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 1, 2019

Two more Indian nationals have been arrested by police in Colombo for violating Sri Lankan immigration laws during their stay in the country, authorities said.

US Imposes Visa Sanctions On Pakistan For Refusing To Take Back Deportees

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 27, 2019

The United States has imposed sanctions on Pakistan after it refused to take back its citizen deportees and visa over-stayers from America, warning that it might withhold visas of Pakistanis beginning from its senior officials.

Sri Lankan Suicide Bomber Had Visa In Australia: PM Scott Morrison

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 25, 2019

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed that one of the suicide bombers involved in the Sri Lankan bombings spent time in Australia, Nine News Australia reported on Thursday.