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- World
H1B visa: US planning to resume ‘domestic visa revalidation’ on pilot basis
Washington: In a move that could benefit tens of thousands of foreign tech workers on H1B and L1 visas, the US is planning to resume “domestic visa revalidation” in certain categories on…
- World
Online petition launched to extend grace period for H1B visa holders
Washington: Amidst massive layoffs in the American tech sector that have resulted in a large number of Indian professionals being jobless, two Indian-American organisations have launched an online petition urging President Joe…
- Hyderabad
US consulate in Hyderabad prepares for record number of student visa applicants
Hyderabad: Ahead of upcoming intakes in 2023, the US consulate in Hyderabad is prepared for a record number of student visa applicants. Apart from it, other consulates in India and the US…
- Sports
Visa delay forces Usman Khawaja to miss his flight to India
Sydney: Australia opener Usman Khawaja was forced to miss his flight to India on Wednesday due to a visa delay. The Australia squad left for the high-profile four-Test series against India without…
- India
India issues visa to 249 Pakistani pilgrims to visit Ajmer Sharif
Islamabad: India has issued visas to 249 Pakistani pilgrims to visit the tomb of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, an official said on Sunday. Citing a spokesperson of the Ministry…
- Jobs
I’m on visa, have limited time: Sacked Indian-origin Microsoft worker
New Delhi: As Microsoft begins job cuts, affected employees have started looking for new jobs on LinkedIn, and among those impacted is an Indian-origin worker in the US who says “she is…
- India
India, UK to launch Young Professionals Scheme on Feb 28
New Delhi: India and the UK will launch the Young Professionals Scheme next month that will allow degree-holding Indian nationals in the age group 18-30 years to live and work in Britain…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi govt raises Golden visa validity from 5 to 10 years
Abu Dhabi: The validity period of ‘Golden’ visas in Abu Dhabi for all categories has been raised from five years to 10 years, local media reported. Mark Dorsey, Director of Operations at…
- Hyderabad
Visa interviews will continue in Begumpet: US Consulate
Hyderabad: Clarifying confusion over the location of visa interviews, the US Consulate has stated that it has not moved from its present location and the visa interviews will continue to be held…
- Hyderabad
US Consulate in Hyderabad asks applicants to visit new visa center
Hyderabad: The US Consulate General on Thursday informed all applicants visiting Hyderabad Visa Application Center on or after January 8 to visit the new center at Madhapur. All applicants visiting the Hyderabad…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: US visa appointment wait times dropped drastically
Hyderabad: US visa appointment wait times at consulates located in Hyderabad that were nearly 1000 calendar days in November have dropped drastically. The consulates in Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai and the embassy…
- World
US proposes massive hike in H-1B, other visas’ fees
Washington: The US government has proposed a steep hike in fees for immigration and naturalisation benefits, with the heftiest jumps slated for employment-based categories such as H-1B temporary work visas for speciality…
- Pakistan
Pakistani man moves SC for visa to Indian who wants to complete Haj on foot
Lahore: A Pakistani man on Wednesday challenged in the Supreme Court the Lahore High Court’s decision to dismiss his plea, seeking a transit visa for a 29-year-old Indian national who wanted to…
- Middle East
Visa on Arrival resumes in Qatar
New Delhi: As of December 23, Hayya card requirements will be replaced with Visa on Arrival regulations in Qatar. Visa on Arrival is available to travellers from more than 95 different countries,…
- World
US extends interview waiver for certain non-immigrant visa categories
Washington: The US on Friday (local time) extended the interview waiver facility for certain non-immigrant visa applicants. “We are pleased to announce that the Secretary of State has made a determination extending…
