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Visa appointments cancelled in Colombia after spat over deportation flights
Visa appointments at the US Embassy in Colombia were cancelled Monday following a dispute over deportation flights from the US that nearly turned into a costly trade war between the two countries. Dozens of Colombians showed up outside the US Embassy in Bogota and were handed letters by local staff that said their appointments had been cancelled due to the Colombian government's refusal to accept repatriation flights of Colombian nationals. Others with visa appointments for Monday received similar email messages. Obtaining an appointment can take up to two years. Tensions between Colombia and the United States escalated Sunday after President Gustavo Petro wrote an early morning message on X saying he would not allow two US air force planes carrying Colombian deportees to land in the country. He had previously authorized the flights. Petro also shared a video that showed another group of deportees reportedly arriving in Brazil with shackles on their legs. He said Colombia would onl
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Trump visa crackdown: Why Indian students with part-time jobs are afraid
International students on F-1 visas are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week only on campus
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Trump crackdown: India to repatriate 18,000 illegal immigrants from the US
In 2023-24, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deported over 1,100 Indian nationals
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Donald Trump 2.0 presidency: What it means for stocks, H1-B visa, bitcoin
Here's how leading brokerages have interpreted Donald Trump's latest statements, and what his presidency could mean for trade tariffs, markets, crypto, H1-B immigration visa and other asset classes
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New rule to improve requirements for H-1B, H-2 visas takes effect today
H-1B final rule modernizes the H-1B program by streamlining the approval process, increasing its flexibility to better allow employers to retain talent workers and improving the integrity of programme
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Major H-1B visa revamp from Jan 17: Here's how Indian techies can benefit
With Indian professionals making up the majority of H-1B visa holders-72.3% of the 386,000 issued in 2023 - the reforms are likely to have a broad impact
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5 million Indians hold US visas as issuance rises over 60%; wait-time drops
Eric Garcetti revealed this against the backdrop of concerns in India regarding potential shifts in US immigration policies under the incoming administration of President Donald Trump
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US visa bulletin Feb 2025: EB-2, EB-3 advance for Indian green card seekers
The US Visa Bulletin is a key resource for green card applicants
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US Visa Bulletin January 2025: Changes for Indians in EB-2, EB-3 categories
The US bulletin shows mixed movement across employment-based categories, with some progress in the Final Action Dates for applicants from India and China
US consulates in India to shut on January 9: What it means for your visa
Applicants with scheduled appointments for US citizen services or visa interviews on that day are advised to check their email for rescheduling instructions
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US releases new form for H-1B filing for foreign workers
Starting January 17, 2025, the USCIS will reject any petitions submitted using the previous version of the form
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New H-1B visa rule: Entrepreneurs can get visa sponsored by their own firm
"This change is promising for the growing number of Indian startups and innovators looking to access the US market," said Varun Singh, Managing Director at XIPHIAS Immigration
New US consulate set to open in Bengaluru by Jan 2025 amid high visa demand
Currently, the US operates consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi
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US visa wait time to get shorter for Indians with new rescheduling rules
Starting January 1, 2025, you can still schedule your first nonimmigrant visa appointment at the location of your choice
US eases immigration routes for J-1 visa holders from India, China
For Indian professionals, researchers, and students, the changes open new opportunities
US January 2025 visa bulletin: Slight progress for Indians in EB-2, F1, F3
The US January 2025 Visa Bulletin shows minor progress in few employment and family-based visa categories
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US F-2 visa: 38% decline in student visas issued to Indians in 2024
The F-1 visa is specifically for international students attending academic institutions in the US
US immigration reform: Senators propose raising family visa cap to 15%
Indian nationals stand to gain from the proposed changes, as the current visa cap disproportionately affects countries with high demand
US dismisses reports of new visa application centre in Vizag, Vijayawada
The US consulate in Hyderabad reports 56% of Indian students to the US are from Telangana and Andhra
US to issue 64,716 additional H-2B visas for FY 2025: Who is eligible?
The H-2B visa caters to temporary non-agricultural roles, particularly in fields such as construction, forestry, and landscaping