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H-1B visa revoked despite no ‘serious’ violation of laws: Here's what went wrong

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Published on Jul 14, 2026 04:19 pm IST

A LinkedIn post highlights an H-1B visa revocation tied to an unpaid $600 traffic fine. It advises NRIs in the U.S. to regard traffic violations seriously, emphasizing the potential consequences for their visas.(Representational Image)

Former Meta techie to relocate to India after ‘gut wrenching' experience in US

Former Meta program manager Sridhar Vanka, facing immigration issues post-layoff, will return to India after 14 years in the US.

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Published on Jul 14, 2026 03:47 pm IST

Who is Navdeep Sharma? H-1B techie stranded in India faces big blow in US court

After nearly 18 months stranded in India due to H-1B visa delays, Navdeep Sharma's lawsuit was dismissed by a US court, which stated the processing time wasn't unreasonable. (X/@USAndIndia)

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Published on Jul 13, 2026 11:12 pm IST

Why US-based NRIs are swapping luxury resorts for heritage homestays in India

Heritage homestays in Kerala, mountain homes in Spiti Valley and locally run guesthouses across the country are attracting travelers.(AI Generated/ GROK)

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Published on Jul 12, 2026 08:27 am IST

One lakh Indians likely to be denied of US green card despite quota: Report

A top Republican senator has recently said that the backlog of an Indian national to get permanent residency in the US is more than 195 years.(Reuters)

Published on Aug 06, 2021 11:35 am IST

Veena Reddy takes charge as first Indian-American USAID Mission Director

Veena Reddy arrived in Cambodia in August 2017 and currently oversees a staff of 75 as well as USAID programs in the food security, environment, health, education, child protection, and democracy and governance sectors.(Photo: Twitter/ usaid_india)

Updated on Jul 27, 2021 07:39 am IST

New US policy for F-1 student visa to benefit children of H-1B holders

Under the previous policy, the nonimmigrants were required to obtain an F-1 student visa up to 30 days before the program start date.(HT file photo)

Published on Jul 22, 2021 06:01 pm IST

Kerala man hits the jackpot in Dubai, wins ₹40 crore

Somarajan received numerous congratulatory calls from friends and loved ones. He said over the past few years life has been tough for him as he kept hopping jobs for a better salary.(HT Archive)

Published on Jul 04, 2021 09:41 pm IST

Indian-origin Justice Mahmud named to Supreme Court of Canada

The Honourable Mr. Justice Mahmud Jamal, who has been a judge on Ontario's court of appeal since 2019, has been nominated to Canada's Supreme Court, (Reuters)

Published on Jun 18, 2021 08:36 pm IST

Indian IT company Cloudgen admits to major H-1B visa fraud

The H1B visa allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.(HT file photo)

Published on Jun 02, 2021 06:06 pm IST

Indian woman at Singapore's Changi airport not Covid-19 positive: Officials

People look at a Singapore Airlines plane, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), at a viewing gallery of the Changi Airport in Singapore October 12, 2020. (REUTERS)

Published on May 29, 2021 10:06 am IST

Vaccinated Indian national among 20 new Covid-19 cases reported in Singapore

The health ministry said further research is required to determine if vaccination will prevent onward transmission of the infection.(REUTERS)

Published on Apr 12, 2021 08:17 am IST

US labour dept seeks public input on determining H-1B wage levels

On January 7, the USCIS announced to do away with the traditional lottery system in deciding the successful applicants for the H-1B visas.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Apr 03, 2021 04:30 pm IST

Indian-American who conned elderly people pleads guilty

Patel admitted on Wednesday that the scheme involved at least 10 victims, many of whom he knew were vulnerable people.(Getty Images/ Only for representation)

Published on Apr 01, 2021 07:31 am IST

Indian-origin Singaporean coughs, abuses policemen, jailed for 14 weeks

District Judge Ng Cheng Thiam considered another 10 charges, such as being drunk in public, before announcing the 14-week prison sentence.(Getty Images/ only for representation)

Published on Mar 30, 2021 08:47 am IST

Indian-Americans donate over ₹1 crore for Bihar, Jharkhand healthcare sector

A healthcare worker prepares a dose of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine at a drive-thru vaccination site during a city-wide lockdown that has been reinstated to help contain the spread of COVID-19 in Santiago, Chile, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)(AP)

Published on Mar 30, 2021 08:02 am IST

OCI card holders no longer required to carry old passports for India travel

According to the embassy, the Indian government has also decided to grant further extension of time till December 31, 2021, to get the OCI cards re-issued for those below the age of 20 years and above 50 years.(HT Photo)

Published on Mar 30, 2021 06:04 am IST

H1B visas: Joe Biden admin to reconsider objections to during Trump regime

USCIS will generally process motions based on filing order, and consistent with current policy guidance, the federal agency said.(Reuters)

Published on Mar 13, 2021 07:57 am IST

Joe Biden appoints two more Indian-Americans to key administration position

The Biden administration has so far appointed more than 55 Indian-Americans to key administrative position.(Bloomberg File Photo )

Published on Mar 05, 2021 10:27 pm IST

Indian teen stages kidnapping after parents scold her for poor grades

Dubai Police solved the cases in a few hours and Karani has safely returned to her family.

Published on Feb 27, 2021 02:46 pm IST

Indian man wins over USD 54,000 in weekly draw in UAE

US Dollar banknotes are seen in this photo illustration. (REUTERS Photo)

Published on Jan 22, 2021 04:50 pm IST

Proud moment, says kin of Kashmiri-origin woman named in Joe Biden team

Sameera Fazili is the second Kashmiri-origin Indian-American appointed to a key position in the incoming Biden administration(Image via Twitter)

Published on Jan 16, 2021 08:38 pm IST

'Continue online classes': China bars Indian students from flying

A medical worker in protective suit collects a swab from a resident during a mass nucleic acid testing following a recent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, China January 6, 2021. Picture taken January 6, 2021. China Daily via REUTERS(REUTERS)

Published on Jan 09, 2021 03:39 pm IST

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention to begin today: All you need to know

Updated on Jan 09, 2021 10:08 am IST

Indian expat in UAE bags Guinness World Record with 8.2 sq mt giant pop-up greeting card

(@GWR/Twitter screengrab)

Updated on Jan 02, 2021 08:41 pm IST

Joe Biden selects Vedant Patel as White House assistant press secretary

During Biden’s primary campaign, Patel served as the Nevada and Western primary-states communications director.(Reuters Photo)

Published on Dec 20, 2020 06:42 am IST

Joe Biden names Indian-American Vedant Patel as Assistant White House Press Secretary

Vedant Patel is one of the 16 appointments announced by Biden to his White House communications and press staff.(Photo courtesy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vedantpatel90)

Updated on Dec 19, 2020 04:19 am IST

Indian-American among 18 astronauts selected for NASA’s manned Moon mission

The astronauts on the Artemis Team come from a diverse range of backgrounds, expertise and experience. Most of the astronauts in the group are in their 30s or 40s.(AP)

Published on Dec 11, 2020 08:24 am IST

15-year-old Indian-American Gitanjali Rao named first-ever TIME ‘Kid of the Year’

Rao was selected from a field of more than 5,000 nominees as TIME’s first-ever Kid of the Year. She was interviewed by actor and activist Angelina Jolie for the TIME special.(Twitter/ @gitanjaliarao)

Updated on Dec 04, 2020 07:48 am IST

Indian-American doctor identifies possible Covid-19 treatment

The researchers detailed how the inflammatory cell death signaling pathway worked, which led to potential therapies to disrupt the process.(Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 21, 2020 09:14 am IST

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