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On complaint of US deportee: Farmer leader,3 others booked for human trafficking

The case was registered on the complaint of the US deportee Jaswinder Singh, 21, of Pandori Arrain village in Moga. Jaswinder was deported to India last week.

Punjab: Woman travel agent booked for duping farmer of ₹27 lakh

The complainant said that the travel agent promised work permits within a set time but left the country after two years of delays and false promises, leaving them stranded

Chandigarh: Man booked for ₹8L immigration fraud

The victim alleged that the firm representatives stopped responding to her requests; she added that she approached the police after finding their Chandigarh office shut

Canada’s 24 hours per week work policy for international students explained

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will allow eligible students to work for up to 24 hours per week off campus without a work permit.

Canada Immigration woes: Changes introduced to cap temporary resident arrivals

As per the recent changes, Canada has brought in changes in the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program to align with immigration goals and labour market needs

Canada relaxes work permit rules for H-1B Visa holders, here's what to know

Canada introduced two more policies that came into effect last year to provide further assistance to H-1B visa holders.

Ludhiana: 2 travel agents booked for man of over ₹7 lakh

The complainant, Mahinder Singh, a resident of Raju Colony of Tibba Road, stated that his son Gurtej Singh wanted to go abroad

Changes in Canada's post-graduation work permit, key details inside

The length of PGWPs for programs other than master’s degrees will continue to align with the length of the study program, to a maximum of 3 years.

Canada dreams turn sour as man loses ₹10.8 lakh in immigration fraud

In his complaint, P Sankararao of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, said after completing his Masters in Science (MSc), he was searching for jobs online when he got a call from the firm’s owner. The caller offered him help to secure a work visa for Canada for him and his niece in exchange of ₹2 lakh

Panchkula: Woman looking to send kin abroad duped of ₹1 lakh

The complainant said her family contacted Milestone Education and Immigration Services, Sector 8, Chandigarh, in April this year to send her daughter and a relative abroad on work permit

Spain to relax work permit rules, grant more work visas to foreigners

Labour shortages have been reported in Spain's tourism, agriculture, construction and technology industries and the government intends to grant more temporary visas for sectors that need workers

Carjacking at knifepoint in Zirakpur

Victim waiting at specified spot to meet uncle of woman he befriended on Facebook when five men turn up and steal his car after threatening him with a knife

Farmer ends life after travel agent fails to return ₹10 lakh

Had taken money in 2013 for helping him go abroad and settle there, sister of deceased alleges in police complaint

How to make the most of new post-study work policies in the West

As countries re-work their norms and extend post-study work visas to attract international students, a look at some dos and don’ts.

Police crack down on travel agents in Ludhiana, register 8 FIRs

The Division Number 2 police have booked a travel agent, Vatan Arora alias Lucky, of Rajasthan’s Alwar following the complaint of Shamsher Singh of Islam Gunj in Ludhiana.

Everything you need to know about FD for NRIs

Rather than leaving their earnings parked in savings account balances, NRIs could consider investing in fixed deposits.

30 Telugu students return from United States after ‘pay-to-stay’ scam

Telugu organisations working with the students, who had enrolled in a fake university floated by US authorities to expose the immigration racket, said returning home was the safest option for the students who were not detained or received notices for violation of immigration laws.

Provide biometric information to visit Canada

There will be some exemptions to the expansion of the Canadian biometric programme, including for those below 14 years of age or above 79.

Post-Brexit, UK to treat Indian, EU citizens on par for visas

Citizens from 27 EU countries and those from India and elsewhere will be treated on par for purposes of migration after Brexit, the Theresa May government announced on Wednesday in what is being billed as “the biggest shake-up in 40 years” of the visa system.

Will take public opinion on move to revoke work permit for H-4 spouse visa: Trump administration

The Trump administration has assured lawmakers and the American corporate sector that the public would get an opportunity to respond to its proposal of revoking work authorisation to H-4 spouse visas after they raised their concerns over the move.

US move to abolish H-4 visas will impact tens of thousands of Indians

Chandigarh-based immigration firm fined Rs1.8 lakh for failing to provide foreign work permits

Three people had paid over ₹12 lakh for work permits for Canada, Australia and New Zealand. However, no progress was made by the firm who did not even return their passports.

Why are more Indians opting for EB-5 visa route to pursue higher studies in the US?

Apart from the vast difference in the quality of learning in India and the US, Indian students prefer an American degree because it often serves as an easy route to finding a job and settling in the country.

New horizons: What do changing visa and work norms mean for Indian students?

As the US and UK become less appealing, a look at countries that offer eased norms, special provisions for the study-abroad student.

Indian professionals drag UK govt to court for denying them work permits

The professionals, including doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs, etc., staged a protest outside Parliament Square in London to protest “unjustified” refusals by the UK home office of their applications for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in Britain.

Democratic lawmakers oppose ending work permits for H-1B spouses

The Trump administration is planning to propose to end allowing spouses of H1-B visa holders to work legally in the US, a move that could have a devastating impact on tens of thousands of Indians.

Pakistan foreign minister disqualified over UAE work permit

Asif is a close aide of Sharif and is widely seen as an outspoken critic of military interference in politics.

US lawmakers, IT industry oppose ban on work permit to spouses of H-1B visa holders

Without the H-4 work authorisation rule, the spouses of H-1B high-skilled employees would be unable to work legally and contribute financially to their households and communities