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  Canada updates rules for post-graduation work permit for international students | READ what changed

  Education | February 18, 2024 17:21 IST

  Canada has updated its rules for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) for international students. Under the new rules, students who have completed a Master's degree program in less than two years will now be eligible for a 3-year PGWP, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria.

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  In significant benefit to Indian immigrants, US announces 1.5-year extension of work permits

  World | May 04, 2022 7:55 IST

  The extension period of up to 180 days will automatically be extended to up to 540 days from the expiration date stated on the current EADs, the Department of Homeland Security said.

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  Indian woman files lawsuit against US for delay in work permits

  India | July 25, 2020 10:54 IST

  An Indian woman has filed a lawsuit against the US Citizenship and Immigration Services for the alleged delay in issuing work permits, accusing the authorities of sitting on a backlog of at least 75,000 unprinted Employment Authorisation Documents.

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  Big news for H1B Visa holders as US court refuses to strike down work permits for spouses

  World | November 10, 2019 12:09 IST

  In a temporary relief to thousands of Indians living in America, a US court has refused to strike down, for the time being, an Obama-era rule that allowed spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in America.

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  H-1B visas: In huge relief for Indians seeking work permits, US says its good, no plan to cap

  World | June 21, 2019 13:45 IST

  The reported threat by the Trump administration to limit the number of H-1B work visas issued to technology professionals would need legislative changes by the Congress, legal experts in the US believe.

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  In setback to Indians in US, Trump admin plans to end work permits for H-1B visa spouses

  World | April 24, 2018 13:14 IST

  The move to end the Obama-era rule could have an impact on more than 70,000 H-4 visas holders, who have work permits.  

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  Indian envoy seeks more US visas for high-skilled workers

  World | April 15, 2013 20:32 IST

  Washington, Apr 15: Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao has sought a generous American visa policy for high-skilled workers from India saying it would help both countries to come out winners.As US policymakers move forward with efforts