New bill proposes major changes in green card, H-1B visa systems

The ruling Democratic party on Wednesday introduced a Citizenship Act which among other things seeks to eliminate the country-quota for green cards and make changes in the H-1B visa system. Image......

I like competent people coming to US: Trump on H-1B visa

United States President Donald Trump has said he likes both sides of the argument on the H-1B foreign guest workers' visa, noting that the country needs "very competent" and "great" people which is......

Indian gets 8 yrs jail for bid to attack White House

An Indian national, Sai Varshith Kandula, 20, on Thursday was sentenced to eight years for an attempted attack on the White House with a rented truck on May 22, 2023. Photograph: White House on......

Trump backs 'great' H-1B visa programme amid opposition

In a major shift from his earlier stance, United States-President elect Donald Trump has expressed his support for the H-1B visa programme and acknowledged frequently using it for his own......

US House eases wait for green card

At a time when the country's IT firms are struggling with strict regulations on international travel, the US House of Representative has approved a Bill that tweaks the visa system and allows many......

Microsoft proposes revised fees for H1B visa, green card

In a proposal that will hit Indian IT companies the most, US software giant Microsoft Corporation has suggested a whopping fee of $10,000 (over Rs 5 lakh) for a new category of H-1B visas and......

Skilled Indians may have to wait 70 years for US green card!

A highly skilled Indian sponsored today for employment-based immigrant visa would have to wait 70 years to receive a green card, say two new reports released by the National Foundation for American......

'30-40% Of H-1B Visas Cornered By Staffing Companies'

'If the Trump administration decides to put guardrails on H-1B visas, that will surely impact both US and Indian firms.' IMAGE: Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk -- who first came to the US on an......

How Malaika Spent Her Sunday

Samantha walks the ramp... Parineeti can't look away from the mirror... Kunal chases the clouds... Photograph: Kind courtesy Malaika Arora/Instagram Malaika Arora gives us a peek into her Sunday:......

Seen Swara Bhaskar's Wedding Card?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Swara Bhaskar/ Twitter After a flash wedding announcement on February 16, Swara Bhaskar and her husband Fahad Ahmad are all set for two days of wedding celebrations in......

Hero Women's Golf Tour: Rhea wins maiden pro title

IMAGE: Rhea Purvi Sarvanan edged out amateur Saanvi Somu in the first play-off hole after both players were tied at 1-under 215 for three days. Photograph: Rhea Purvi Saravanan/Instagram Rhea......

Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

India's struggles in Test cricket continued as they suffered their second successive series defeat.India were outclassed by six wickets in the fifth and final Test at Sydney on Sunday as Australia......

Manpreet hails team's mental fortitude in bronze-medal run

IMAGE: Manpreet Singh with his family on his arrival from the Paris Olympics on Saturday. Photograph: Hockey India/Xspan> Senior India hockey player Manpreet Singh on Saturday said it was......

Can new Coach, captain lead women's hockey to glory?

Forget past and think about future: coach Harendra Singh's advice to women's hockey team Photograph: Kind Courtesy Hockey India/X "Forget the past and think about the future," this was Indian......

I don't see myself anywhere other than RCB: Kohli

'A big shout out to the fans for your unwavering support over so many years. I am really grateful, really thankful.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli has been with Royal Challengers Bengaluru since the......