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Good news for Indian passport holders: Now you can travel to 124 countries without visa | Check full list

Visa-free travel for Indians: Good news for Indian passport holders! These countries offer simplified visa processes, including e-visa, visa-free, or visa-on-arrival facilities, allowing you to obtain entry permits quickly and conveniently on arrival. 58 countries offer e-visa facility Indian passport holders can avail an e-visa facility when traveling to the following countries: Albania, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, …

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3 months ago

From university Senate inquiries to ASIO, the complicated politics of the Israel-Gaza war continue to mount

ABC

When university bosses went through security at Parliament House last week, a hearing on the other side of the Pacific that had brought down two Ivy League presidents would have been playing on in their minds. The best example of this was University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Mark Scott, who apologised to Jewish students and staff, admitting he "failed them" in …

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3 months ago

Government documents reveal ASIO checked all Palestinian visa holders in March — testing Coalition's lax security claims

ABC

Australia's spy agency was given a list of every Palestinian visa holder in March for security checks, government documents have revealed, testing claims by the Coalition that refugees from Gaza are not being properly vetted. Government papers tabled in the Senate on Friday detail the checks Palestinian visa holders have been subject to, following an influx of applications amid the …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

How EB-5 Visa is a perfect response to F-1 student visa rejections

India Today

The United States has long been a dream destination for students across the globe, particularly from India, seeking quality higher education and the promise of a bright future. Post-graduation uncertainty OPT and H-1B Lottery system: After graduation, F-1 visa holders must quickly secure employment under the OPT programme or obtain an H-1B visa. In contrast, green card holders, including those …

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7 months ago

No Schengen visa required for travelling to Azerbaijan for Indian passport holders | Check details

India TV News

Gear up your backpacks as there is good news for all the wanderlust out there. 5 Must-Visit Places in Azerbaijan Baku: The capital city, Baku, also known as the Pearl of the Caspian, perfectly blends modern architecture with historic charm. Explore the cobbled streets of the Old City and admire architectural treasures like the magnificent Sheki Khan's Palace and the …

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10 months ago

Dubai's 5-yr multiple-entry tourist visa for Indians: What it means, how it works

Business Standard

Dubai has rolled out a five-year multiple-entry visa to enhance the ease of travel between India and the Gulf region. “Dubai introduced a five-year multiple-entry visa to further bolster travel between India and Dubai, to foster sustained economic collaborations and encourage tourism and business ties,” the DET said. Point to note: Dubai is the top international destination for Indian tourists, …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

What is National Security Agreement? US Senate unveils deal providing major relief to H1B and H4 visa holders

Hindustan Times

In a major relief for H-1B visa holders, the US Senate has unveiled the "National Security Agreement" pertaining to H4 visa holders. The US Senate has approved the "National Security Agreement" regarding H4 visa holders. According to a fact sheet released by the White House on Sunday night, this bill will allow work authorization to about 25,000 K-1, K-2, and …

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1 year, 6 months ago

International students given grace period on working hours argue for the change to stay

ABC

When Gary Fanlo and his wife Monic first arrived in Australia from the Philippines, they were anxious about finding work as new migrants. Key points: The federal government is reintroducing a cap on the number of hours international students can work Advocates say it is causing the visa holders distress and could make them vulnerable to exploitation One economist suggests …

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1 year, 8 months ago

In Big Relief to Thousands of Indian Techies, Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders Can Now Work in US

News 18

In a big relief to thousands of Indian techies, a judge has ruled that spouses of H-1B visa holders can work in the United States. In the process, US District Judge Tanya Chutkan dismissed a lawsuit filed by Save Jobs USA which had approached the court to dismiss the Obama-era regulation that gave employment authorization cards to spouses of certain …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Grace period for H1B visa holders to be extended amid mass layoffs?

Hindustan Times

Amid mass layoffs across tech giants including Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon, Twitter in the past couple of months, many H1B visa holders have been impacted as in a span of 60 days, they either need to find another company to sponsor their visas or leave the United States. Now, a presidential advisory sub-committee has recommended the federal government to …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Big relief for H-1B visa holders! US plans to resume 'domestic visa revalidation'

India TV News

In a move that can benefit tens of thousands of foreign techies, the US is planning to resume the process of domestic visa revalidation, especially for those holding H-1B and L1 visas. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The State Department facilitated …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Ukranian refugees struggling to rent in UK, survey suggests

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. There was also a “significant increase” in the number of adults who said they …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Meta offers immigration support to H-1B visa holders impacted by its lay-offs

Hindustan Times

As large-scale layoffs begin at Facebook’s parent company Meta, employees on work visas such as H-1Bs are now faced with uncertainty over their immigration status, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledging “this is especially difficult if you’re here on a visa" and offering support to those impacted. Representational image Meta announced that it is laying off 11,000 employees or 13 per …

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2 years, 1 month ago

How H1B visa holders can stay back amid mass layoffs under Musk? Expert explains

Live Mint

Following the Twitter layoff on Friday, the future of H1B visa holders is in limbo. Forbes has cited that around 600 to 700 people who were working at Twitter were H1B visa holders, which is roughly around 8% to 10% of the total workforce. Others said, considering December is mostly a holiday month ‘they actually have a shorter time span …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Twitter job cuts become double whammy for H1B visa holders. What’s next for them

Live Mint

The mass firing at Twitter has acted as a double whammy for some foreign nationals working in the US office as losing their jobs has put their immigration status under threat. Poorvi Chothani, Managing Partner at LawQuest told Economic Times, “While H-1B visa holders have a 60-day grace period, it's much more difficult for workers on L-1 and O-1 visas. …

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2 years, 2 months ago

but then her details were leaked in the Optus data breach and everything changed

ABC

For New South Wales resident Anna*, having her personal details compromised in the Optus data breach has had serious implications as a prospective first-home buyer. "After much back and forth, I asked what details were taken and Optus once again told me to wait for an email explaining everything," Anna said, having contacted Optus via the MyOptus app. Optus could …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Skilled migrant workers speak up about sponsorship visa exploitation and workplace sexual harassment

ABC

Julia* thought long and hard before speaking out about the exploitation she experienced during her skilled sponsorship. Ms Berg said there have been many studies in recent years that demonstrate that wage theft, for instance, is "extremely prevalent" among migrant workers, but the extent of skilled migrant exploitation is still unknown. "We truthfully don't know the numbers, because most migrant …

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3 years ago

H-1B visa holders in US drop 9%, highest in a decade

India Today

There has been a big drop in the number of immigrants holding H-1B visas in the United States. There has been a 9 per cent drop in the number of H-1B visa holders in the US, marking the highest decline in a decade. SECOND CONSECUTIVE ANNUAL DECLINE The analysis showed there was a 12.6 per cent drop in foreign engineering …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Temporary residents urge Australia to provide pathway for permanent residency

ABC

Annie Cao knows a bit about COVID-19 — she's had 13 tests for the virus and spent multiple stints in self-isolation. Key points: Already 11,200 people have signed a petition calling for a one-off migration policy for temporary visa holders New Zealand and Canada created pathways to residency for thousands who lived there during the pandemic A parliamentary committee has …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Temporary visa holders are ineligible for Medicare and struggling to prove they're fully vaccinated

ABC

Kammy Lu has been fully vaccinated since August 20, but she doesn't have proof. Key points: Temporary visa holders in Sydney and Melbourne report struggling to prove they are vaccinated Temporary visa holders in Sydney and Melbourne report struggling to prove they are vaccinated People ineligible for Medicare can still get vaccinated, but say providing their vaccine status is problematic …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Australia's Afghanistan evacuation mission ends amid Kabul airport suicide bombing

ABC

Australian troops had left Afghanistan before a deadly suicide bombing attack that killed soldiers and civilians at Kabul's international airport, Defence Minister Peter Dutton says. Key points: Australian soldiers have left Afghanistan amid a suicide bombing at Kabul airport There are still Australians and visa holders stuck in Kabul The Defence Minister warned there may be more attacks At least …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Kabul becoming more dangerous for Australians by the hour, as more than 1,000 evacuated overnight

ABC

The danger for Australians still in Kabul is increasing every hour, the Home Affairs Minister has warned, after more than a thousand people were rescued overnight. Key points: Another four RAAF flights evacuated Australians and visa holders from Kabul overnight The Home Affairs Minister warns the danger is increasing for Australians who remain There are more than one hundred people …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Australians and Afghans evacuated from Kabul on Royal Air Force flight arrive in Perth

ABC

An Australian man whose mother and sister have been flown out of Afghanistan on a British evacuation flight says he is relieved they are safe, but warned other stranded Australians may not be able to escape the war-torn country. Key points: The Prime Minister says 76 Australians and Afghans were onboard the UK flight to the UAE Among the passengers …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Afghan Australians and Australian visa holders plead with federal government to be evacuated from Kabul

ABC

The chaotic and dangerous security situation in Kabul is posing stiff challenges to the federal government's evacuation mission in Afghanistan, with some Australians missing the first emergency flight out of the country because they could not reach the airport. Key points: Afghan Australians and Australian visa holders plead for the government to provide professional escorts to get into the airport …

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Good news for Indian passport holders: Now you can travel to 124 countries without visa | Check full list

From university Senate inquiries to ASIO, the complicated politics of the Israel-Gaza war continue to mount

Government documents reveal ASIO checked all Palestinian visa holders in March — testing Coalition's lax security claims

How EB-5 Visa is a perfect response to F-1 student visa rejections

No Schengen visa required for travelling to Azerbaijan for Indian passport holders | Check details

Dubai's 5-yr multiple-entry tourist visa for Indians: What it means, how it works

What is National Security Agreement? US Senate unveils deal providing major relief to H1B and H4 visa holders

International students given grace period on working hours argue for the change to stay

In Big Relief to Thousands of Indian Techies, Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders Can Now Work in US

Grace period for H1B visa holders to be extended amid mass layoffs?

Big relief for H-1B visa holders! US plans to resume 'domestic visa revalidation'

Ukranian refugees struggling to rent in UK, survey suggests

Meta offers immigration support to H-1B visa holders impacted by its lay-offs

How H1B visa holders can stay back amid mass layoffs under Musk? Expert explains

Twitter job cuts become double whammy for H1B visa holders. What’s next for them

but then her details were leaked in the Optus data breach and everything changed

Skilled migrant workers speak up about sponsorship visa exploitation and workplace sexual harassment

H-1B visa holders in US drop 9%, highest in a decade

Temporary residents urge Australia to provide pathway for permanent residency

Temporary visa holders are ineligible for Medicare and struggling to prove they're fully vaccinated

Australia's Afghanistan evacuation mission ends amid Kabul airport suicide bombing

Kabul becoming more dangerous for Australians by the hour, as more than 1,000 evacuated overnight

Australians and Afghans evacuated from Kabul on Royal Air Force flight arrive in Perth

Afghan Australians and Australian visa holders plead with federal government to be evacuated from Kabul