Visa Curbs
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Marco Rubio says US will restrict visas of Central Americans who are 'acting' on behalf of China
World | September 05, 2025 6:45 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 | April 27, 2025 13:50 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 | September 14, 2017 21:38 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 | September 04, 2017 16:12 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 | August 03, 2017 8:43 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 | April 20, 2017 8:33 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
April 06, 2017 14:15 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
February 24, 2017 14:06 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 | February 04, 2017 11:31 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 | February 28, 2011 17:34 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
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