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Kenyan national on student visa played key role in trafficking ring; arrested: ED

ED investigation revealed that the suspect was managing multiple accounts in which money was credited for people in the immoral trafficking racket

ED said Search operations were carried out in Gujarat and Punjab resulting in seizure of incriminating documents and digital devices (FILE)
Published on Dec 14, 2023 10:46 PM IST

Study Abroad: The dos and don’ts of student visa application

With visa rejection rates for Indian students being higher than average, knowing the dos and don’ts of student visa application & interview is mandatory.

Getting a student visa is a nightmare, especially with high rejection rates for Indian students.(File Photo / Reuters)
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 11:30 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Myanmar student, his abductors involved in illicit hair trade: Bengal police

The Myanmar student was allegedly abducted from his rented accommodation outside the Visva-Bharati campus on Thursday by a gang, and he was rescued from the beach town of Talseri in Odisha on Saturday

The Myanmar student has been pursuing PhD in Visva Bharati and living in India since 2002. (File Photo)
Published on Sep 25, 2023 09:28 PM IST

US issues record 90,000 student visas in India in three months

In the current academic year, more than 200,000 Indian students are pursuing their education at American academic institutions.

Last year, a record-breaking 125,000 Indians were issued student visas.
Published on Sep 25, 2023 02:09 PM IST

Zimbabwe student en-route to Ludhiana held for carrying live cartridge in luggage

A 20-year-old woman from Zimbabwe was arrested at Mumbai airport for carrying a live cartridge in her baggage. She was travelling to India on a student visa.

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Updated on Aug 29, 2023 12:26 AM IST

France to offer 5-year Schengen visa for 30,000 Indian alumni by 2030

France announced major initiatives to roll out the "red carpet" for Indian students and alumni during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Paris last month.

Under the new programme, France plans to offer a five-year Schengen circulation visa for Indian alumni.(HT file/ Representational)
Published on Aug 08, 2023 08:19 PM IST
PTI |

Green Card barriers need urgent attention

Long delays are a vexing wrinkle in an otherwise blossoming relationship.

Green Card barriers disproportionately affect Indian tech professionals,
Published on Jul 31, 2023 09:11 AM IST
ByHT Editorial

These are the big changes for Indian students seeking Australia visa from July 1

Australia Student Visa: Visa process for high-skilled professionals will be made quicker and easier.

Australia Student Visa: The Australian flag flies .(Reuters)
Published on Jun 29, 2023 10:53 PM IST

Canadian Law Awareness to be mandated for Indian students to prevent tragedies

The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC), Murarilal Thapliyal press for a mandatory clause for visa applicants and other measures for the benefit of Indians.

Mandatory Canada Law Awareness and additional measures to be enforced for visa applicants to ensure the safety of Indian students in Canada(Shutterstock)
Published on Jun 25, 2023 07:00 PM IST

Wanted for Sidhu Moosewala’s murder, Goldy Brar on Canada’s list of fugitives

Brar claimed responsibility for Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala’s killing in May last year on behalf of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang

Goldy Brar was last year reported to have moved to the US (HT Photo)
Updated on May 03, 2023 04:50 AM IST

London High Commission violence: NIA takes over case; Khanda, Gurcharan & Jasvir named suspects

The NIA has taken over investigations into the March 19 violence and dishonour of the Indian National Flag by Sikh extremists at the Indian High Commission in London. A case has been registered against the suspects under various sections of the IPC and UAPA. The incident has strained relations between India and the UK, with the Modi government seeking strict action against the suspects, including Avtar Singh aka Khanda, whose parents were part of the ISI-sponsored terrorist movement in Punjab.

According to inputs received from Delhi Police, the Home Ministry handed over the investigations to NIA on April 13 after the Special Cell registered a case on the incident on March 23 on the basis of a complaint filed by a London High Commission official present during the time of violence. (AP File Photo)
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 12:55 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Zambian student at Greater Noida university dies after falling off high rise

The deceased student, Mwaba M Bwalya, 22, shared a three-bedroom rented apartment in the high rise with two other flat mates, both from Zambia and studying at the same private university The deceased man, Mwaba M Bwalya, 22, was a zambian national and a student at sharda university in greater noida

The police have informed Mwaba’s family in Zambia, as well as the country’s embassy in India, about the incident. (Representational Image.Getty Images)
Updated on Apr 06, 2023 11:24 PM IST
By, Noida

US issued nearly 1,25,000 student visas to Indians in 2022: Ned Price

Price said that the US is committed to safeguarding national security while facilitating legitimate travel to non-immigrant travellers. He also said that timely visa processing is important to the US economy and the administration's goal.

US issued nearly 1,25,000 student visas to Indians in 2022: Ned Price
Published on Jan 05, 2023 06:32 AM IST
ANI |

Foreign students say Canada is exploiting them for ‘cheap labor’

These former students -- many from India and the Philippines -- had to leave their jobs when their work permits expired with no guarantee they'll gain permanent residency.

Representational image. (AFP)
Published on Nov 01, 2022 06:42 PM IST
Bloomberg |

US visa nightmare: Wait time as long as 833 days for appointments. Details here

US Visa Wait Time For Indians: Citing reduced staffing and pandemic-related disruptions in operations since March 2020, the embassy said that the demand for visas across all categories is high.

US Visa Wait Time For Indians: In Mumbai, the waiting period is 848 calendar days for Visitor visas.
Updated on Oct 03, 2022 11:15 AM IST

Waiting period for US non-immigrant visas now exceeds 2 years. Details here

According to the US State Department website, waiting duration varies depending on the Indian city and the visa category.

In Mumbai, the average wait time for a US visa appointment is 752 calendar days for a visitor visa and 444 days for a student visa.
Published on Sep 16, 2022 10:56 PM IST

Indo-Aus trade deal to help create 10 lakh jobs, work visas for students: Goyal

The Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement happens to be the first trade agreement of India with a developed country after more than a decade. The deal provides for an institutional mechanism to boost trade between the two countries.

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal delivering the keynote address at the lunch with business leaders organised by Australia India Chamber of Commerce, in Melbourne on Wednesday.(ANI)
Published on Apr 07, 2022 01:59 PM IST
By | Written by Aryan Prakash

Want to study abroad? Here are 8 smart strategies for you

Making it to a top global university requires a lot of planning. Here is all you need to do while planning to study abroad.

 While applying to a university abroad, don't get carried away by their attractive advertisements. Getty Images/iStockphoto
Published on Mar 04, 2021 02:14 PM IST
By, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Covid-19 leads to fewer UK visas to Indians

The visas of 12,708 stranded Indians were extended due to Covid-19-related issues until June 2020, mainly because they were unable to travel home due to flights being discontinued.

The visas of 12,708 stranded Indians were extended due to Covid-19-related issues until June 2020, mainly because they were unable to travel home due to flights being discontinued.(Bloomberg file)
Updated on Sep 30, 2020 06:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times, London | By

US Embassy to process student visas on limited basis from August 17

The US Embassy is set to resume the processing of student and academic exchange visa application on a limited basis.

Published on Aug 15, 2020 08:28 AM IST
New Delhi | ByAsian News International| Posted by Nandini

US defends ban on student visas for online-only classes

The colleges, supported by dozens of states and cities and some of the country’s largest tech corporations, argue the policy violates the Administrative Procedure Act by failing to adequately consider the ways its enactment could harm students.

Pedestrians walk through Harvard Yard on the closed Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US.(Bloomberg)
Updated on Jul 14, 2020 06:35 AM IST
ByBloomberg | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar

UK eases visa norms as India bans travel from UK over coronavirus outbreak

The Home Office said Indian and other international students and professionals with work visas may be prevented from attending their studies or employment due to illness and the need to serve a period of quarantine or the inability to travel due to travel restrictions caused by coronavirus.

Student visas are tied to teaching and universities are obliged to report any absences by visa holders to the Home Office.(AFP)
Published on Mar 16, 2020 11:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times, London | By

Indian, non-EU students voice concern over changes in UK universities due to coronavirus

The Home Office has eased norms related to student visas due to the changes. Student visas are tied to teaching and universities are obliged to report any absences by visa holders to the Home Office.

Several students took to social media to say that the situation for international students is “incredibly stressful, hostile”.(AP)
Updated on Mar 16, 2020 10:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, London | By

Nigerian woman held with heroin awarded 10-yr jail

A local court on Thursday awarded 10-year jail to a Nigerian woman arrested in 2018 with 265gm heroin. The court of additional district and sessions judge, Sanjay Agnihotri, also imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh on the convict, Vera Umuaro. Umuaro was arrested by a team of the special task force (STF) of Mohali police from Phase 6 on May 22, 2018.

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Published on Jan 10, 2020 01:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By, Mohali

Surrey killing: Prabhleen killed by her husband, says father

Urges Canadian police to open probe in case again, says will cremate girl at her native village in Jalandhar

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Published on Dec 08, 2019 12:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByGagandeep Jassowal, Jalandhar

Slide on reverse? 40% rise in Indian students in UK

The 40% Indian hike does not come near the 2010-11 high, but will be welcome news for UK ministers and stakeholders striving to manage negative perceptions in India.

For the first time after an over-50% cut in the number of Indian students coming to the UK since visa curbs were introduced in 2012, immigration officials have noted a 40 per cent rise in their number in the year ending March 2019, new figures show.(Representative image)
Updated on Jun 01, 2019 09:10 AM IST
London | By

Sangrur youth missing in New Zealand

The family said that he had gone to New Zealand in 2015 on student visa and was working as assistant manager in a pizza firm.

Gurwinder Singh(HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 10, 2019 10:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Sangrur | ByHT Correspondent

8 Indian-origin men held in US immigration scam

US-based Telugu group says all held are from Andhra, may provide legal aid.

Eight Indian origin men were arrested in the US on Wednesday for allegedly enrolling hundreds of students, mostly from India, at a fake university, according to community accounts.(AP)
Published on Feb 01, 2019 12:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Washington/Hyderabad | ByYashwant Raj & Srinivasa Rao Apparasu

UK universities group calls for new post-study visa to attract Indian students

A body representing UK universities has put forth a new temporary “Global Graduate Talent Visa” proposal under which qualified international students will be allowed to work in a skilled job in the UK for a period of two years after graduation.

The US and Canada offer a post-study option of three years, Australia four years and New Zealand three years as part of recent changes to its immigration policy.(Representative image)
Published on Sep 04, 2018 01:20 PM IST
London | ByPress Trust of India

Iranian woman files case against Australian husband in Pune

The two met through mutual friends a few years ago and got married in 2015. However, they have been living apart for the past eight months, according to her complaint.

An Iranian woman has filed a case against her husband over unreasonable sexual demands from her. The 31-year old complainant is married to an Australian man and lives with him in Kalyani nagar.(HT PHOTO)
Updated on May 29, 2018 07:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | ByShalaka Shinde
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