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Commercial shipbuilding: Beyond a sectoral revival, India’s chance to strengthen economic power & global influence
With 95% of trade by volume moving by sea, domestic shipbuilding is crucial for energy security and trade leverage. Focusing on specialized vessels and repair services offers a unique path to leadership, revitalizing heavy engineering and creating high-value jobs.
US Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration over $100,000 H-1B visa fee, citing harmful impact on American businesses
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is suing the Trump administration over a new $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas. The Chamber argues the fee is unlawful, exceeding processing costs and hindering businesses' ability to hire skilled foreign talent. This legal challenge highlights a significant conflict between business interests and the administration's immigration policies.
H-1B visa cap could soon apply to foreign faculty under new Republican plan
A Republican proposal, the 'Colleges for the American People Act of 2025,' seeks to eliminate the H-1B visa cap exemption for foreign faculty and researchers in US higher education. Introduced by Representatives Tom Tiffany and Andrew Clyde, the bill mandates that all foreign hires at colleges and universities undergo the standard H-1B visa process.
US aid freeze spurs big job cuts at UN migration, refugee agencies
The US decision to freeze foreign aid funding forces UN agencies like IOM and UNHCR to lay off thousands, affecting refugee resettlement. Over 3,000 IOM staff tied to the US programme are losing jobs, with UNHCR cutting 600 positions. The largest donor's funding pause prompts life-saving work prioritization, halting many refugee-entry activities.
Why Trump must back proposed H-1B rule
The Biden administration has proposed a rule change to redefine 'US employer' for H-1B visa sponsorship, potentially allowing foreign entrepreneurs to sponsor themselves. This move aims to attract global talent, boost innovation, and strengthen the US's position in the digital and green economy.
Immigration Wrap 2023: The world wants more foreign workers, but only the highly skilled ones
In 2023, there was a global competition for highly skilled workers, and Canada strategically embraced immigration to mitigate economic decline. Germany introduced the 'Opportunity card,' and Australia implemented the Skills in Demand visa. UK and Australia also introduced stricter reforms to control the quality of workers entering their workforce.
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United Kingdom bars most international students from bringing family
The UK government on Tuesday announced a new immigration crackdown targeted at overseas students, including Indians, and their visa right to bring dependant family members to the country while enrolled at a British institution. Foreign postgraduate students on non-research courses will no longer be able to bring family members to the UK, under new immigration curbs.
Nigeria becomes first country to ban foreign models in TV ads
The measure will take effect from October. It is expected to boost the prospects of locals in the advertising industry which has a large chunk of white models and British accents.
ITC, Ashok Leyland among top MF buys; here's what else they binged on in Feb
ITC is trading with 9 percent gains in the last one month whereas Equitas Small Finance has gained 11 per cent in just one week. Similarly, Ashok Leyland has gained 8 per cent in the same period.
India to take back illegal migrants to UK in return for visas for young workers
The pact will provide enhanced employment opportunities for 3,000 young Indian professionals annually, in return for India agreeing to take back any of its citizens who are living illegally in the UK, Sandeep Chakravorty told a news conference. The migration pact comes after the two countries announced 1 billion pounds ($1.39 billion) of private-sector investment.
Trump may finally be close to fulfilling 2016 poll promise of an H-1B visa overhaul
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will propose to revise the definition of specialty occupation to increase focus on obtaining the best and the brightest foreign nationals via the H-1B program, and revise the definition of employment and employer-employee relationship to better protect U.S. workers and wages.
Trump Spring Agenda proposes changes in H-1B, H4 EAD and OPT programs
The Department of Homeland Security proposes to revise the definition of specialty occupation to focus more on getting the best and the brightest foreign nationals via the H-1B programme, and revise the definition of employment and employer-employee relationship to better protect US workers and wages, it said.
Priti Patel launches UK's ‘historic' points-based visa system
The new system will come into force from January 1, 2021 at the end of the transition period after the UK's exit from the European Union (EU) on January 31, which will formally end free movement of people within the economic bloc for the UK as a non-member. The new post-Brexit system, which will apply equally to the EU and non-EU countries like India.
US Homeland may tweak H-1B & L-1
The changes may see the introduction of additional requirements to ensure employers pay appropriate wages to H-1B visa holders.
India continues to engage with US on H-1B visa issue
USCIS plans to come out with its new proposal by January 2019.
Changes in visa rules to have serious adverse consequences on US economy: Nasscom
A memo switches the authority to issue Notices to Appear (NTAs) in most instances from US Immigration to USCIS.
Donald Trump effect? Australia abolishes visa programme used largely by Indians
There were 95,757 workers in Australia on primary 457 visa programme, ABC reported. The programme will be replaced by another visa programme.
Don't fly with expats in cockpit: Jet Airways pilots' body to members
Jet Airways currently has about 60 expat commanders, who mainly operate its Boeing 737 and ATR fleet.
Over 100 startups urge Trump against H-1B executive order
Spearheaded by two advocacy groups - Engine and National Venture Capital Association - they urged Trump to reconsider the actions and their impact on America's economic future.
Trump's new executive order to clamp down on H1B visas
The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialised fields.
SAARC varsity campus to miss 2018 deadline
SAU has been functioning at a temporary campus at Akbar Bhawan here for which the varsity pays a rent of Rs 1.5 crore per month.
IIM-A conducts outreach activities overseas including Africa, Singapore
IIM-A also plans to conduct promotional activities in Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam this year, and hopes to get at least twenty students for next year’s programme.
US plans to allow spouse of H1B visa holder to work in America
From the statement, it appears that spouses of H-1B visas are unlikely to get a blanket approval to work in the US.
Shahrukh Khan inspires BJP leader to launch 'Swades' movement in US
Prodyut Bora, who is currently in the US on a prestigious Yale University fellowship, is motivating Indian students in American universities to return back home.
UK eases immigration rules for overseas graduates to attract best talent
All graduates who now complete a PhD will also be allowed to stay in Britain for a further year to find skilled work or set up as an entrepreneur.
Annual net migration to UK falls first time since 2008-09
The reduction was principally because of a fall in the number of foreign nationals studying in the country, the BBC reported.
US expands STEM degree programmes for foreign students
The degree programmes in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) allow students to stay in the US for a longer period after graduation.
US expands STEM degree programmes for foreign students
The degree programmes in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math allow students to stay in the US for a longer period after they graduate.
India must start its sovereign wealth fund
It will be a good idea for India to launch its own SWF. Nearly all its foreign exchange reserves are held in US and European govt debt.
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