Immigration
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Kartarpur corridor to have 80 immigration counters for speedy clearanc
World | Oct 28, 2019, 12:33 PM ISTThe agreement will allow 5,000 Indian pilgrims daily to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib where Guru Nanak spent last 18 years of his life.
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Mexico deports 311 Indian citizens to New Delhi
World | Oct 17, 2019, 08:01 PM ISTMexican immigration authorities say they have deported 311 Indian citizens in unprecedented repatriation to that South Asian nation. The National Immigration Institute said in a statement late Wednesday that it had flown the 310 men and one woman to New Dehli from Toluca.
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Donald Trump thinks of five-fold increase in merit-based immigration: Bonanza for Indians?
India | Jul 17, 2019, 08:24 AM ISTThe Trump administration is proposing a nearly five-fold increase in merit-based legal immigration and half those based on family and humanitarian system, in an effort to overhaul the outdated system. Senior presidential adviser Jared Kushner, who is also the son-in-law of United States President Donald Trump, said having an immigration policy that would attract talented and meritorious people from across the world would create over USD 500 billion in tax revenues over 10 years.
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China to issue new versions of visas from June 1
World | Jun 01, 2019, 07:22 AM ISTThe new design features an adjusted layout, column set, and machine-readable code, while the new foreigner visa and residence permit cards will also feature a colour profile picture of the holder, China Daily reported.
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Donald Trump unveils merit-based immigration system
World | May 17, 2019, 06:38 AM ISTThe immigration reform proposals significantly increase the quota for skilled workers from existing nearly 12 per cent to 57 per cent. Besides, under the proposed reforms, immigrants will be required to learn English and pass a civics exam prior to admission.
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UK's post-Brexit visa strategy to benefit Indian students, professionals
World | Dec 20, 2018, 04:34 PM ISTThe UK government has unveiled its post-Brexit visas and immigration strategy that removes any cap on highly-skilled migrants, a proposal which is expected to benefit Indian students and professionals.
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Great news for Indian professionals as Trump reiterates his support for merit-based immigration
World | Oct 14, 2018, 07:39 AM ISTResponding to a series of question on illegal immigration, the president reiterated that he wants people based on merit, a move that can help technology professionals from countries such as India.
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Trump tweet may doom House Republicans' effort on immigration
World | Jun 23, 2018, 03:10 PM ISTTrump likely put the nail in the coffin, telling Republicans on Friday they should "stop wasting their time" on the divisive issue.
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US President Donald Trump vows to secure borders, wants only merit-based people in the country
World | Jun 23, 2018, 10:36 AM ISTHe stressed that his government's first duty and highest loyalty was towards the citizens of the United States, towards ensuring safety in the country and along the borders.
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'Dreamers' left in limbo as Senate rejects immigration bills
World | Feb 16, 2018, 09:07 AM ISTSenators dealt President Donald Trump an especially galling defeat as more than a quarter of fellow Republicans abandoned him on an issue that helped propel him to the White House.
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Donald Trump calls for shutdown, if his immigration plan makes no headway
World | Feb 07, 2018, 10:19 AM IST"If we don't change the legislation, if we don't get rid of these loopholes where killers are allowed to come into our country and continue to kill ... if we don't change it, let's have a shutdown," Trump said.
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North Korea would 'very soon' threaten US with nuclear-tipped missiles, says Donald Trump
World | Jan 31, 2018, 10:43 AM IST"The United States is a compassionate nation. We are proud that we do more than any other country to help the needy, the struggling and the underprivileged all over the world," Trump said.
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Moving past the wall: Donald Trump plan takes on legal immigration
World | Jan 27, 2018, 07:13 AM ISTThe plan would protect some 700,000 young immigrants from deportation and provide a pathway to citizenship, an offer the White House described as a concession to Democrats.
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Donald Trump goes after the Democrat who surfaced his immigration remark
World | Jan 16, 2018, 08:18 AM IST"Senator Dicky Durbin totally misrepresented what was said at the DACA meeting," Trump tweeted, using a nickname to needle the Illinois senator.
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Trump rejects bipartisan immigration deal, says why allow immigrants from 'shithole countries'
World | Jan 12, 2018, 08:14 AM ISTThe White House did not deny his remark but issued a statement saying Trump supports immigration policies that welcome "those who can contribute to our society."
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Trump sends new merit-based immigration plan to Congress, silent on H1-B visas
World | Oct 09, 2017, 02:21 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has proposed a point-based system for awarding green cards, preventing immigrants from sponsoring their extended families, and speeding up deportations.
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Why Trump’s H1B visa reforms will have little impact on rich Indians
World | May 12, 2017, 03:00 PM ISTStrict norms in the offing for the H1-B and L1 Visa Programme may have left thousands of Indian techies looking for a boost in their career in the lurch, the case is starkly different for those with deep pockets.
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‘Refugees Welcome’ banner unfurled at statue of liberty
World | Feb 22, 2017, 08:40 PM ISTA 20-feet red and white banner reading "Refugees Welcome" was illegally placed on the base of the Statue of Liberty on Tuesday afternoon. National park police officers were investigating how the banner got on, the
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Trump’s ‘revised’ travel ban targets same seven countries: report
World | Feb 20, 2017, 01:43 PM ISTA draft of President Donald Trump's revised immigration ban targets the same seven countries listed in his original executive order and exempts travelers who already have a visa to travel to the U.S., even if they haven't used it yet.
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Former Manchester United star Dwight Yorke denied entry to the US
Football | Feb 18, 2017, 11:48 PM ISTFormer Manchester United’s treble winning striker Dwight Yorke has been denied entry to the United States due to a visa problem stemming from an Iranian stamp on his passport received after having represented the “World