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The US government proposes removing the 60-day grace period for temporary visa holders, including H-1B workers, meaning they must leave immediately upon job loss, potentially impacting tech companies and their reliance on foreign talent.
A young woman died by apparent suicide in India after her UK student visa applications were repeatedly rejected, reportedly causing her significant distress.
US plans to end H-4 spouse work permits, impacting Indian families, by revoking a 2015 policy allowing some H-4 spouses to work, though the proposal requires further steps.
Nasscom urges the US to reconsider the H-1B programme's purpose as new visa fees rise. Indian IT firms increasingly employ local US workers, with Nasscom highlighting investments in US STEM talent.
Abu Dhabi's DCT offers Indian tourists complimentary 30-day visas, partnered with 11 travel firms, for bookings made by October 31, 2024, and requiring a minimum three-day stay.
The US administration is considering a $100,000 fee for international students on the Optional Practical Training programme, following a court blocking a similar H-1B visa fee proposal.
A US appeals court rejected the Trump administration's bid to reinstate a US$100,000 H-1B visa fee, agreeing with states that Congress hadn't authorised such a charge.
The US Department of Homeland Security will implement fixed visa durations for students, exchange visitors, and journalists, aiming to tighten monitoring. This rule faces criticism for potential discrimination and creating new hurdles for visa holders.
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai have issued a stern warning to the public against fraudulent agencies and middlemen claiming to offer appointments for passport, visa, and attestation services. Authorities clarified that any such campaigns or claims made
A US court struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling the executive branch lacked authority. This removes a significant financial barrier for Indian professionals and employers reliant on foreign talent, though the administration intends to appeal.
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