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'Visa on arrival' scheme for tourists from 6 more countries
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 12:40pm EDT
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The 'visa on arrival' scheme, launched early last year to increase foreign tourist inflows, has been extended to citizens of six more countries. -
'Visa on arrival' scheme for tourists from 6 more countries
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 12:40pm EDT
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The 'visa on arrival' scheme, launched early last year to increase foreign tourist inflows, has been extended to citizens of six more countries. -
US shutdown not to hit Malabar drill, but hurt visa services
Posted: April 7th, 2011, 4:11am EDT
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As various wings of the US government braced itself of an eminent shutdown, officials said the visa appointments at the consulates in India could be badly hit. -
US shutdown not to hit Malabar drill, but hurt visa services
Posted: April 7th, 2011, 4:11am EDT
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As various wings of the US government braced itself of an eminent shutdown, officials said the visa appointments at the consulates in India could be badly hit. -
US Government closure would hurt visa services to US: Official
Posted: April 6th, 2011, 3:54pm EDT
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The US State Department said that visa services for foreigners seeking to visit US would be affected if the US govt shuts down over budget row. -
UK's tough visa law kicks in, to hit Indian immigrants
Posted: April 6th, 2011, 12:02am EDT
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Previously, temporary residents had to show economic activity during their stay and steer clear of criminal convictions to be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain. -
UK's tough visa law kicks in, to hit Indian immigrants
Posted: April 6th, 2011, 12:02am EDT
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Previously, temporary residents had to show economic activity during their stay and steer clear of criminal convictions to be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain. -
Indian restaurateur in US found violating minimum wage act
Posted: April 5th, 2011, 2:10am EDT
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The Indian-American owner of two Indian restaurants in the Los Angeles area has been found violating the minimum wage act. -
US begins accepting H-1B work visa petitions for 2012
Posted: April 2nd, 2011, 2:29am EDT
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US immigration authorities have started accepting applications for H-1B work visas, the most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, for the fiscal year 2012. -
H1B or Green Card? US struggles with how to remain competitive
Posted: April 2nd, 2011, 1:16am EDT
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Opponents of the H1B program say it only brings in cheap foreign labour with limited skills and and it is being misused by some foreign (mainly Indian) cos. -
US visas help fund scholarships, anti-fraud activities
Posted: April 1st, 2011, 6:48pm EDT
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The visas are temporary, good for up to six years and can lead to a permanent residency permit, known as a green card, if an employer sponsors the worker. -
Indians among top three new US green card holders
Posted: April 1st, 2011, 11:05am EDT
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Mexicans, Chinese and Indians were among over a million foreigners who became permanent US residents in FY10.
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India 'positive' on easing visa procedures with Pakistan
Posted: April 1st, 2011, 9:21am EDT
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Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that India is looking to ease visa rules with Pakistan to enhance people-to-people contacts.