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World Cup 2024: All the visas that will let you play for the US cricket team
Many have remarked that few players on the host team are truly nationals of nations like India and Pakistan, and even fewer are recently naturalised citizens, as the Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is currently taking place in the United States. Which visas or immigration routes allow you to represent the United States cricket team?
Buying a home in Dubai? Do a FEMA reality check
Navigating property purchases in Dubai can be a regulatory maze for Indians due to foreign exchange laws. Deals offering easy payment plans with instalments over years may violate FEMA. Regulations permit remittance of $250,000 per individual annually for property purchases abroad. However, transactions involving 'instalments' create obligations in foreign exchange, potentially breaching FEMA rules.
Chinese visa 'scam': Delhi court grants interim bail to three accused
Delhi court grants interim bail to 3 accused in a money laundering case involving a Chinese visa scam linked to Karti Chidambaram. ED to reply to bail applications. Case related to alleged issuance of visas to Chinese nationals.
Karti Chidambaram took Rs 50L bribe through close aide in Chinese visa case: ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram received illegal gratification of Rs 50 lakh through his associate S Bhaskararaman for facilitating approval for reusing Chinese visas for Talwandi Sabo Power Limited's power project in Punjab.
US to hike premium processing fees for H-1B and other visa categories; effective Feb 26
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has finalized a rule announcing an increase in premium processing fees for specific visa categories, including H-1B applications. Immigration attorneys advise sponsoring employers to consider the new fees in their immigration budget planning.
US increases immigration fees: Here's how much an H-1B visa, green card will cost
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced revisions in certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees. This marks the first adjustment since 2016.
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S&P 500, Dow flat after inflation data; Intel's bleak forecast weighs
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 42.45 points, or 0.11%, at the open to 38,006.68. The S&P 500 opened lower by 5.25 points, or 0.11%, at 4,888.91, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 35.64 points, or 0.23%, to 15,474.85 at the opening bell.
India has issued 560 million tokens in the last one year: Visa
Around 560 million card tokens have been issued in India since October 2022, when the Reserve Bank of India mandated tokenisation of cards for ecommerce transactions, global card payment scheme Visa said in a report.
BLS International shares fall 3% as India halts visa services for Canadians
Shares of BLS International Services dropped 3% after reports that Indian visa services in Canada have been suspended. The suspension comes amid strained relations between India and Canada following Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's allegation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a banned terrorist. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indian citizens in Canada to exercise caution due to growing anti-India activities and hate crimes in the country. BLS International Services' stock has seen significant gains in recent years.
Dow Jones Wall St rises as strong data fails to dent rate-pause hopes, Arm surges on debut
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 111.97 points, or 0.32%, at the open to 34,687.50
US stock market: S&P 500, Dow end higher as economic data fuels rate-pause bets
The S&P 500 index reached its highest in nearly three weeks after an ADP National Employment report showed private payrolls increased by 177,000 jobs in August, compared with estimates of 195,000, suggesting a softening labor market.
R.I.P. or ROI: Will the Zepto funding revive quick commerce? and other top tech, startup stories this week
While the jury is still out on the profitability — if at all — of quick commerce firms, especially as a standalone business, multiple industry executives and investors in the space agreed with Palicha, on ‘execution’ being the differentiator.
Your complete travel guide: Spending 36 hours in Prague
The best new cafes, bars and restaurants, as well, are often found outside Old Town, in neighborhoods such as Dejvice, Vinohrady, Holesovice, Karlin and New Town. Stop by for a coffee, hit up one of the many great new bakeries or visit a charismatic old beer hall as you explore a city that is clearly entering its prime.
Two years after fall of Kabul, tens of thousands of Afghans languish in limbo waiting for US visas
While there has been some recent progress, processing U.S. visas for Afghans has moved painfully slowly. So far, only a small portion of Afghans have been resettled. Many of the applicants who fled Afghanistan are running through savings, living in limbo in exile. They worry that the U.S., which had promised so much, has forgotten them.
F1 visa slots open up in India, making American dream come true for some
Consulates in India are opening up more slots for F1 visas, giving students hope to pursue their Masters in the United States. The US issued over 411,000 F-1 visas in 2022, representing a 15% increase from the previous year, which was the largest non-pandemic increase since 2010. Students seeking F1 visas must be able to prove their non-immigrant intent, ability to pay for their education, and academic goals during interviews at US consulates.
Young Professional visa scheme: UK opens second ballot for Indians
The UK government has opened the second ballot of the Young Professional Scheme, allowing Indian citizens aged 18 to 30 to live and work in the UK for up to two years. About 3,000 positions are available in 2023, with most having been assigned in the February ballot. Applicants need a postgraduate or graduate qualification, savings of £2,530, personal savings of £2,530 and a clean visa record. The ballot, which started on 5 July, will close on 8 July.
Fed meeting, Q1 earnings among top 10 factors to dictate Dalal Street mood this week
Major June quarter earnings are lined up for this week. Tata Steel, Bajaj Auto, Asian Paints, SBI Life Insurance Company, Tata Motors, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Consumer Products, Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Cipla, Axis Bank, Nestle India, Bajaj Finserv, among others will declare their Q1 earnings.
Your complete itinerary: How to spend 36 Hours in Split, Croatia
Equal parts chic Adriatic beach town, active archaeological site and proud, gritty port city, Split is fueled by long seafood lunches, ancient traditions and wine-filled evenings. "We're great hosts," said Ivica Puljak, the physicist-turned-mayor of Split. "But our priority is that Split remains a living center for our citizens."
US is waiving in-person interviews for more visa applicants; here's how long you have to wait if you've not made the cut
Applicants applying through the interview waiver process should allow up to three weeks from the time a passport has been accepted at the Visa Application Center until the passport is delivered or they are notified that the passport is ready for pickup.
US increases tourist and student visa fee
The cost of obtaining tourist and student visas for the US will increase, according to the Department of State. The new fees, which will come into effect from 30 May 2023, will see visitors visas and non-petition based NIVs rise from $160 to $185, while certain petition-based nonimmigrant visas for temporary workers will increase from $190 to $205, and a treaty trader, investor, or applicant in a specialism occupation will increase to $315. The cost of other consular services will not be affected.
Chicago is trying to lure foreign workers laid off by American tech giants
More than 35 firms in the Chicago region are willing to hire workers on H-1B visas, given to foreign employees in specialty occupations such as software engineering. The companies have teamed up with the city and P33, a nonprofit organization founded by former Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, to build a job-listing website that debuts on Wednesday.
US govt aware of long delays in visa appointments in India: White House
"I can say that the Biden administration is aware of the issues," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters at her daily news conference. She was responding to a question on the agonizing long visa appointment period at the US missions in India, which currently runs into more than 1,000 days.
Diaspora group launches online petition urging Anthony Blinken to reduce visa wait time
"Even after a two-year-long Covid-era pause in visa appointments at the US embassies in India, the visa appointment situation is far from normal, requiring 300 to 900 days of wait time based on the visa types,” Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies or FIIDS said launching its online petition campaign.
FIFA moves World Cup start in Qatar up 1 day to Nov. 20
The surprise late switch was signed off by a FIFA committee comprising its president Gianni Infantino and presidents of the six continental soccer bodies. FIFA said the vote was unanimous.
Indian families in US hit by long delays in processing of H-4 work permits
The backlogs that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been dealing with since 2020 have hit many of the dependent spouses of Indian professionals, working in the US on H-1B work permit visas. Some of the spouses, who are on dependent H-4 status, are allowed to work in the US and have careers of their own. But they need approved employment authorisation documents (EAD).
Delay in getting dates from US Embassy hits travel plans of H-1B visa holders
Besides the issue of unavailability of dates for visa interviews or even for submitting documents in cases where interviews are being waived off, there is a risk of administrative delays or security checks that could delay the processing time of H-1B visas further.
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram took bribe of Rs 50 lakhs to "facilitate" illegal visas: CBI
Karti ‘misused his influence’ in the home ministry in 2011 and ‘conspired’ with co-accused to devise a “back-door way to defeat the purpose of ceiling” on work permits imposed by the ministry, CBI has alleged. Karti’s father and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram was home minister in 2011. P Chidambaram has not been named as an accused in the FIR.
Wall Street opens higher after tech selloff
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 210.7 points, or 0.63%, at the open to 33,450.92.
US waives in-person interview requirements for many visa applicants in India through December 31
To be eligible for the expanded interview waiver programme, applicants seeking these visa classifications must have previously been issued any category of US visa; have never been refused a US visa and have no indication of ineligibility or potential visa ineligibility.
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