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The directive, which significantly expands the criteria for who is deemed a potential “public charge,” has been sent by the State Department on to US embassies and consular offices worldwide. TOI correspondent from Washington: Foreign nationals seeking to immigrate to the United States could now be denied visas and green cards based on pre-existing chronic…
“America’s innovation economy depends on both strong domestic talent and access to a highly skilled workforce from abroad.” With this opening line, seven US lawmakers — Democrats and Republicans — have written to President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, urging them to reconsider the administration’s plan to impose a $ 100,000- fee on…
Charlie Kirk (File photo) The US State Department has revoked the visas of six foreigners, accusing them of “celebrating” the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The action came on Tuesday, the day Kirk would have turned 32. The day also saw Trump formally honour his ally with a Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian…
President Donald Trump, with Erika Kirk, walks out to present the Presidential Medal of Freedom for Charlie Kirk (Image credits: AP) The US state department on Tuesday revoked six visas over social media comments on the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.Kirk was shot dead when speaking at a rally at a Utah university in…
The H-1B visa programme has long served as a critical gateway for global talent to contribute to the United States’ economy, particularly in technology, healthcare, and academia. Recently, the Trump administration has signalled sweeping reforms beyond the previously proposed $100,000 mandatory fee, which has raised concerns among H-1B holders and prospective applicants. According to a…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has assured employees that the company will continue sponsoring H-1B visas and cover all related expenses, despite US President Donald Trump’s recent executive order imposing a $100,000 fee per new application, Business Insider reported on Tuesday.Huang’s message reportedly sought to calm concerns among tech workers after the order sparked widespread anxiety…
Selection for the Golden Visa prioritizes merit, professional achievements, and community impact, excluding nationality, gender, or experience factors/ Image: Instagram In a major directive issued by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, more than 200 outstanding educators across early childhood centres, schools, and universities have been granted long-term…
File: H-1B visa (Disclaimer: AI generated) While Silicon Valley erupts over United States’ $100,000 H-1B visa fee, Accenture CEO Julie Sweet has a notably different take: the policy barely registers as a concern for her company. Sweet sees Trump’s $100,000 visa fee as minimal threat to operations, positioning policy shifts as revenue opportunities. Speaking during…
As technology reshapes work and talent moves across borders with unprecedented ease, long-term visas such as the H-1B have emerged as a key focus of international policy discussions. Yet, according to Sanjeev Sanyal, an Indian economist and popular historian, these visas primarily serve the interests of the host country, rather than the nations from which…
BENGALURU: Accenture CEO Julie Sweet said H-1B visas are not a major concern for the company, noting that just 5% of its US workforce is on such visas.“This is really a non-issue because we only have about 5% of our people in the US on H-1B visas, and they’re for really specialised experience and skills…
