Visa Curbs
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Marco Rubio says US will restrict visas of Central Americans who are 'acting' on behalf of China
World | Sep 05, 2025, 06:45 AM ISTA press statement by Marco Rubio stressed that the United States is committed to countering China's corrupt influence in Central America and stopping its attempts to subvert the rule of law.
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States identify Pakistani nationals to leave India by April 27-29 as visas stand revoked
India | Apr 27, 2025, 01:50 PM ISTOfficials said that those holding business, pilgrimage, visitor, or tourist visas were instructed to leave the country by Saturday evening, while individuals on medical visas have been granted time until April 29.
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No restrictions on H-1B visa, says US official
World | Sep 14, 2017, 09:38 PM ISTA senior US official on Thursday sought to allay India's concerns on the H-1B visa programme, which is being "reviewed" by the Trump administration, saying there are no "restrictions" in place. The official said around 70 per cent of the visas issued
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Donald Trump decides to end DACA, could impact 7,000 Indian-Americans
World | Sep 04, 2017, 04:12 PM ISTThe programme -- Deferred Action for Children Arrival (DACA) -- was a key immigration reform of the former US President Barack Obama
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Donald Trump's 'merit-based' immigration system may benefit Indian professionals
World | Aug 03, 2017, 08:43 AM ISTDonald Trump has announced his support for a legislation that would cut in half the number of legal immigrants allowed into the US while moving to a "merit-based" system favouring English-speaking skilled workers for residency cards
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Emirates cuts down flights to US as Trump’s visa curbs lead to drop in demand
World | Apr 20, 2017, 08:33 AM ISTEmirates, the Middle East's biggest airline, today said it is cutting flights to the United States because of a drop in demand caused by heightened US security measures and Trump administration attempts to ban travellers from Muslim-majority nations.
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UK visa curbs to impact 30,000 Indian IT professionals: Nasscom
Apr 06, 2017, 02:15 PM ISTThe restrictions, that come into effect from today, include scrapping the category for short-term visas that Indian IT services companies largely used by to send software engineers to work on projects in the UK
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Not overtly perturbed, but seek level playing field: TCS CEO on US visa reforms
Feb 24, 2017, 02:06 PM ISTnewly appointed CEO of Tata Consultancy Services, Rajesh Gopinathan, has said that he is not "overtly perturbed" by the proposed overhaul but has sought a "level-playing field" with similar policies
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Former Norway PM quizzed at US airport for trip to Iran 3 years ago
World | Feb 04, 2017, 11:31 AM ISTA former Prime Minister of Norway was prevented from leaving Washington Dulles International Airport for about an hour and quizzed because he visited Iran three years ago Kjell Magne Bondevik, who served as Prime Minister
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UK Education Providers Oppose Visa Curbs On Indian Students
World | Feb 28, 2011, 05:34 PM ISTLondon, Feb 28: As India takes up the issue of imposing new UK student visa curbs, major stake-holders in Britain have opposed the measures that are likely to result in thousands job losses and a