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Can creative professionals qualify for H-1B, O-1 visas amid crackdown? Explained

According to Shetty, his move to the US came after his wife secured a job opportunity there.
Published on Jul 03, 2026 06:42 pm IST

Coinbase layoffs: All about the severance package for Indians on US work visas

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong noted that the change is partly due to AI.
Updated on May 06, 2026 08:04 am IST

Panchkula: Three held for 35 lakh immigration fraud

The case was registered at Raipur Rani police station on November 22, 2025. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 12, 2026 06:28 am IST

Haryana: Two booked for duping man on pretext of him sending abroad

The police have booked two persons, Jatin and his father Parvinder Singh under Sections 316(2), 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 24 of the Immigration Act.
Published on Oct 18, 2025 05:34 am IST

US tightens visa rules on interview appointments, likely to hurt Indians

It also clarified that those appointments which have already been scheduled “will generally not be cancelled."
Updated on Sept 08, 2025 08:21 pm IST

Chandigarh: Man eyeing job abroad duped of 32.37 lakh by immigration firm

When no visa was arranged despite repeated assurances, Sood realised he had been defrauded and approached the Chandigarh Police. (HT)
Published on Sept 08, 2025 07:18 am IST

Destination Thailand Visa: How to apply for this fast-growing digital nomad visa

The skyline of Bangkok, Thailand.
Updated on Sept 06, 2025 10:12 am IST

German freelance visa to allow stay for 3 years: Eligibility, how to apply

The visa is for a validity of up to 3 years with multiple entries.
Published on Jul 27, 2025 08:59 pm IST

NRI techie forced to leave US over visa hurdles

An NRI techie returned to India after 10 years in the US, citing visa issues and lack of job opportunities for work visa holders.
Updated on Jul 16, 2025 11:21 pm IST

UAE debunks Golden Visa shortcut, says ‘claims have no legal basis’; read

UAE debunks Golden Visa claims
Published on Jul 09, 2025 05:51 pm IST

Study, work in UK for 2 years: Applications for Indians open, check eligibility

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Updated on Feb 18, 2025 05:58 pm IST

2 agents arrested for immigration fraud from Faridabad, Hisar

Hisar police have arrested a travel agent from Jalandhar for allegedly defrauding a youth of 27 lakh on the pretext of sending him to the US. (HT File)
Published on Feb 14, 2025 08:44 am IST

‘Walked 45 kilometers through hills’: Indian caught at US border and deported

Immigrants, wearing masks, deported from the United States, who were among those who arrived in a U.S. military plane Wednesday in Amritsar, enter a police vehicle at the Ahmedabad airport, India, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 12:38 pm IST

My son was in Italy 20 days ago, we don’t how he reached US: Retd Hoshiarpur teacher

Sukhpal Singh of Darapur village of Hoshiarpur
Published on Feb 06, 2025 09:18 am IST

New Zealand introduces changes in Post Study Work Visa, all you need to know

New Zealand introduced changes in its Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV), keeping in mind that students who complete a Master's degree following a Postgraduate Diploma do not lose eligibility for a PSWV
Published on Nov 22, 2024 02:06 pm IST

Was Elon Musk, staunch critic of open borders, once an illegal worker in US?

Recent reports suggest Elon Musk may have worked illegally in the U.S. during the 1990s, sparking controversy. However, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO refutes the allegations, asserting that they are politically driven attacks against him. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
Published on Nov 02, 2024 04:38 pm IST

{Immigration fraud} Ludhiana: Siblings in trouble, 3 more FIRs lodged

Troubles have deepened for travel agent Veenu Malhotra and her brother Amit Malhotra as the police have registered three more fraud cases against them. (HT File)
Published on Sept 08, 2024 10:59 pm IST

Immigration New Zealand introduces temporary visa for migrant workers

The new sub-category of the Specific Purpose Work Visa is aimed at providing interim relief to industries engaged in seasonal work to address labour shortages. (AFP)
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 08:09 am IST

US State Department announces end of EB-5 Visa availability for FY 2024

The US State Department and USCIS confirmed that all EB-5 unreserved and EB-3 visas for fiscal year 2024 have been issued, with issuance resuming on October 1, 2024.
Published on Aug 20, 2024 02:14 pm IST

Portugal introduces work visa requirement for foreign job seekers

Portugal introduces work visa requirement for foreign job seekers
Published on Jun 04, 2024 01:57 pm IST

‘India determines which non-citizens can enter’: US on Australian scribe's visa

Australian journalist Avani Dias (Instagram/AvaniDias)
Published on Apr 26, 2024 10:07 am IST

Flight from France: ‘Returnees’ in Punjab tighlipped fearing action

The person’s kin are not willing to divulge more details fearing police action but said that they had paid 4 lakh to an agent for the work permit to Dubai (PTI)
Updated on Dec 28, 2023 08:46 am IST

UK unveils tough new rules designed to cut immigrant numbers

Home Secretary James Cleverly said he was taking “robust action” to lower authorised immigration.
Published on Dec 05, 2023 01:45 am IST

On migrant trail, the ‘donkey route’ that Indians use to illegally enter US

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A screengrab of a video showing people illegally crossing over to the US via Mexico. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 03:55 pm IST

Green Card barriers need urgent attention

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

Missed Canada's H1-B Open Work Permit? Fear not, here are your alternatives

There are multiple pathways for H-1B holders to explore Canada's promising avenues apart from Open Work Permit slots, without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Published on Jul 26, 2023 03:29 pm IST

Czech Republic imposes tough restrictions on travel and work visas for Russians

Czech Republic imposes tough restrictions on travel and work visas for Russians 
Updated on Aug 13, 2022 08:24 am IST

Spain to relax work permit rules, grant more work visas to foreigners

Passengers queue at check-in desks at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport, in Malaga, Spain June 4, 2022. 
Updated on Jun 04, 2022 06:41 pm IST

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

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.
Published on Apr 07, 2022 08:30 pm IST