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H-1B visa overhaul 2025: Key changes and benefits for tech professionals

In encouraging news for Indian techies, the outgoing Joe Biden administration in the United States has announced reforms to the popular H-1B visa programme. Skilled Indian workers, who make up a significant chunk of the H-1B visa applicants every year, are expected to benefit from the visa overhaul. Here are the benefits of the new H-1B rules Flexibility The new …

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2 days, 15 hours ago

Arjun Erigaisi urges US Embassy, MEA to expedite visa for World Chess Championship

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: India’s number one chess player Arjun Erigasi has appealed to the US Embassy and Ministry of External Affairs to expedite his visa process, enabling him to participate in the World Rapid & Blitz Championship in New York from December 26 to 31. “All the formalities, including biometrics and passport submission, were done in Hyderabad and the later interview for …

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2 days, 23 hours ago

Arjun Erigaisi still waiting for US visa for World Rapid and Blitz Championship

The Hindu

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has been left hanging by the US Embassy for visa to compete at the upcoming World Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York. The World Rapid and Blitz Championship will be held in New York from December 26 to 31. I request you to please expedite the process and return my passport as soon as possible as …

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3 days, 4 hours ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost On Police Commissioner For Inaction In Visa Fraud Case

Live Law

Observing "due to the deliberate laxity on the part of the investigating authorities no action was taken by the police authorities despite lapse of nearly 2 year", the Punjab & Haryana High Court imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh costs on Jalandhar Police Commissioner. The bench noted that the FIR was lodged in July 2022 and the police has …

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Arjun Erigaisi makes visa plea to US Embassy ahead of World Rapid Championship

India Today

Indian chess Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has made an urgent plea to the US Embassy for the expedited processing of his visa, citing the need to travel to New York for the prestigious World Rapid and Blitz Championship, scheduled from December 26 to 31. The 21-year-old Grandmaster took to social media platform X to share his predicament, tagging the US Embassy, …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

India's new G20 talent visa is all set to attract top scholars from G20 nations

India Today

India is taking a bold step toward becoming a global hub for academic collaboration and innovation with the launch of the G20 Talent Visa. The G20 Talent Visa, categorised under the S-5 student visa sub-category, is designed to provide international scholars with opportunities to engage in academic and research activities in India. "It is informed that Ministry of Home Affairs …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

Australia's move to cap student visas through back-door likely to hit Indians

India Today

The Australian government will use a legal workaround to limit the number of international students, a move expected to significantly affect Indian students, for whom Australia is one of the top destinations for higher studies. AUSTRALIA'S MOVE COMES AMID RECORD MIGRATION The move comes amid rising public concerns over record migration levels, with net immigration reaching an all-time high of …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

New US visa appointment rules to cut wait time, bring relief for Indians in 2025

India Today

The New Year will bring relief for Indians seeking to work and travel in the US. Starting January 1, 2025, the US Embassy in India will introduce new regulations for scheduling and rescheduling non-immigrant visa appointments to streamline the process and reduce wait times. This announcement comes just a day after the Department of Homeland Security revealed new rules to …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

China Daily

Foreign tourists pose for a photo in Yongshun, Hunan province, on Nov 7. CHEN SIHAN/XINHUA Danish delight The former visa policy was not making it easier for Danes to travel to China. With these restrictions removed, Liu said she is now going to "roll up her sleeves" to try and introduce more visitors to China. Even during the pandemic, Liu …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

China eases visa-free transit rules to boost openness, int'l exchanges

China Daily

The National Immigration Administration said the permitted stay for eligible foreign travelers has been extended from the previous 72 and 144 hours to 240 hours, or 10 days. "Compared with the previous 72- and 144-hour visa-free transit policies, a notable feature of the policy adjustment is the introduction of cross-regional travel, allowing foreign visitors to move freely across the designated …

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Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

China Daily

Travelers from Seychelles pose for a photo with a Sichuan opera performer in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on Nov 20. WANG QIN/FOR CHINA DAILY Overseas travel agencies are raring to tap into the Chinese tourism market's potential as the country's positive policies continue to sweeten the deals being offered. Although Prestegaard had prepared what she considered was the correct visa application …

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Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

China Daily

Travelers from Seychelles pose for a photo with a Sichuan opera performer in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on Nov 20. WANG QIN/FOR CHINA DAILY Overseas travel agencies are raring to tap into the Chinese tourism market's potential as the country's positive policies continue to sweeten the deals being offered. Although Prestegaard had prepared what she considered was the correct visa application …

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Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

China Daily

Travelers from Seychelles pose for a photo with a Sichuan opera performer in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on Nov 20. WANG QIN/FOR CHINA DAILY Overseas travel agencies are raring to tap into the Chinese tourism market's potential as the country's positive policies continue to sweeten the deals being offered. Although Prestegaard had prepared what she considered was the correct visa application …

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5 days, 2 hours ago

Biden admin makes it easier for US companies to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas

Deccan Chronicle

Washington: The outgoing Biden administration has relaxed rules for H-1B visas that will make it easier for American companies to hire foreign workers with special skills and facilitate a smoother transition from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals. The rule, announced by the Department of Homeland Security on …

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5 days, 7 hours ago

India Top Market in Asia For Israel Tourism

Deccan Chronicle

Tel Aviv in Israel is the Vegan Capital of the World and Deccan Chronicle spoke to Amruta Bangera, Director of Marketing at Israel Ministry of Tourism—India to find out what is drawing tourists to Israel. To everyone’s surprise, we have had around 9,100 visitors from India from January to November, and globally, 9.5 million people have visited Israel. Q: What …

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5 days, 15 hours ago

US announces H-1B visa overhaul: 4 key points for applicants here

India Today

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule to modernise the H-1B visa programme, enabling US companies to fill job vacancies in critical fields more effectively. The H-1B visa update would also benefit Indian students on F-1 visas in the US as the new rules seek to help them transition to jobs. Effective date - The new rules …

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5 days, 15 hours ago

US announces H-1B visa overhaul to fill jobs faster; Indians likely to benefit most

India Today

In what would cheer hundreds of thousands of Indians, the Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule to modernise the H-1B visa programme, enabling US companies to fill critical job vacancies more effectively. The new rule also permits quicker processing for individuals previously approved for an H-1B visa and extends eligibility to beneficiaries with a controlling interest in …

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6 days, 3 hours ago

China looks to give its struggling economy a tourism push with 10-day visa-free entry

Firstpost

China has announced that from today December 17, it is offering 240 hours, or 10 days, visa-free transit for international travellers from 54 nations Is China looking to review its economy the tourism way? Starting today, China is offering 240 hours, or 10 days, of visa-free transit for international travellers from 54 nations, an extension from the original 72-144 hours. …

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Visa-free travel to Russia for Indians from 2025. Know how to apply

India Today

Indian travellers could soon visit Russia without a visa, with the arrangement expected to take effect as early as spring 2025. Talks between India and Russia in June centred around a bilateral agreement to simplify visa requirements, particularly through a visa-free group tourist exchange program. Currently, obtaining a Russian visa requires careful planning and paperwork, as Indian travellers typically apply …

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6 days, 6 hours ago

All about Russia's plan to allow Indians to travel without visa, other visa-free countries

Firstpost

From spring 2025, Russia will allow Indian tourists to visit without a visa. As per estimates, Moscow welcomed 28,500 Indian visitors in the first half of 2024, a 1.5-fold increase compared to the previous year Indian tourists may soon visit Russia without the need for a visa, with visa-free entry expected to begin by spring 2025. Russia Indian tourists may …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Trump broke his hire-American promise, employed 209 foreigners in 2024

India Today

President-elect Donald Trump, then the Republican presidential candidate, made a big promise. In 2024, The Trump Organisation, an American privately owned conglomerate owned by Donald Trump, was approved to hire 209 foreign workers, nearly twice as many as they were authorised to hire a decade ago, according to a CNN report. PROJECT 2025 URGES CONGRESS TO CAP H-2B VISA FOR …

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University sector expects Ministerial Direction 107 to be replaced with 'fairer' approach to student visas

ABC

The university sector expects a controversial visa processing direction to be replaced before the end of the year, despite the education minister previously vowing it will remain until international student caps can be enforced. Education Minister Jason Clare has repeatedly described Ministerial Direction 107 as a "de facto" cap on international students, with about 60,000 fewer higher education visas granted …

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6 days, 19 hours ago

Why are US universities advising foreign students to ‘return early’ from winter break?

Hindustan Times

Universities across the US are advising foreign students to adjust their travel plans during winter break and return to campus before January 20, NPR reported on Sunday. In November, news agency PTI reported that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and several other US higher education institutions advised their international students and staff to return from winter break before January 20, …

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6 days, 21 hours ago

EU to suspend visas for Georgian officials over the security crackdown on opposition protestors

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The European Union on Monday moved to impose visa restrictions on …

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H-1B visa overhaul 2025: Key changes and benefits for tech professionals

Arjun Erigaisi urges US Embassy, MEA to expedite visa for World Chess Championship

Arjun Erigaisi still waiting for US visa for World Rapid and Blitz Championship

Punjab & Haryana High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost On Police Commissioner For Inaction In Visa Fraud Case

Arjun Erigaisi makes visa plea to US Embassy ahead of World Rapid Championship

India's new G20 talent visa is all set to attract top scholars from G20 nations

Australia's move to cap student visas through back-door likely to hit Indians

New US visa appointment rules to cut wait time, bring relief for Indians in 2025

Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

China eases visa-free transit rules to boost openness, int'l exchanges

Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

Biden admin makes it easier for US companies to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas

India Top Market in Asia For Israel Tourism

US announces H-1B visa overhaul: 4 key points for applicants here

US announces H-1B visa overhaul to fill jobs faster; Indians likely to benefit most

China looks to give its struggling economy a tourism push with 10-day visa-free entry

Visa-free travel to Russia for Indians from 2025. Know how to apply

All about Russia's plan to allow Indians to travel without visa, other visa-free countries

Trump broke his hire-American promise, employed 209 foreigners in 2024

University sector expects Ministerial Direction 107 to be replaced with 'fairer' approach to student visas

Why are US universities advising foreign students to ‘return early’ from winter break?

EU to suspend visas for Georgian officials over the security crackdown on opposition protestors