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Islamabad locks down for first US-Iran talks as Israeli attacks on Lebanon jeopardise truceIsrael's attacks in Lebanon threaten a U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Pakistan is hosting peace talks for the conflict. Iran maintains its blockade o...09 Apr, 2026, 06.08 PM IST- Trump backs competent foreign talent, says 'H-1B system lets the best people in'US President Donald Trump supports the H-1B visa program, emphasizing the importance of welcoming skilled professionals to boost the econom...22 Jan, 2025, 04.08 PM IST
- H-1B replacing good-paying American jobs with lower-paid guest workers from abroad: Bernie SandersSenator Bernie Sanders introduces legislation to make hiring H-1B guest workers more expensive and ensure it's not cheaper than hiring Amer...16 Jan, 2025, 11.01 PM IST
- Ahead of Trump's inauguration, debate on H-1B visas intensifiesThe debate over H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers has intensified ahead of Trump's inauguration, dividing both Democratic and R...03 Jan, 2025, 11.43 AM IST
- MAGA nativists target OPT program for foreign students amid rising scrutiny of H-1B visaMAGA nativists in the US are targeting the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program that allows foreign students to work after graduation,...02 Jan, 2025, 12.21 PM IST
- Irony at its best: Donald Trump wants to deport immigrants on his very first day, but his businesses keep hiring themUS President- elect Donald Trump has already stated that he is going to deport as many illegal immigrants as he can from the country after ...17 Dec, 2024, 11.36 PM IST
- Obtaining a German citizenship becomes easier: All about the new changesGermany's new citizenship law, effective June 27, allows foreigners in Germany to obtain citizenship faster without giving up their origina...27 Jun, 2024, 05.50 PM IST
- $300,000 penalty imposed on US firm for paying low wages to H-1B employeesAs a result, People Tech Group Inc has been asked to pay its 12 employees USD 309,914 and has been slapped with a penalty of USD 45,564, it...14 Sep, 2018, 01.22 PM IST
- Trump administration considers proposal that may send back more than 500,000 Indian tech workersUS is said to be considering new regulations that would prevent H-1B visa extensions as part of President Donald Trump's "Buy American, Hir...03 Jan, 2018, 09.06 AM IST
- US to increase quota of unskilled foreign workers by over 400 per centUS has decided to increase by over 400% the quota for H-2B visas meant for unskilled foreign workers, but will not affect Indians who don't...18 Dec, 2015, 12.38 PM IST
- US may allow foreign students to stay for 6 years after degree completionThat in essence will be the outcome of the Obama govt's move to allow tens of thousands international students to stay on in the United Sta...13 Jun, 2015, 10.50 AM IST
- Australia govt to discuss guest worker scheme to fill chronic labour shortages in the service sectorThe issue has come up after the tourism industry complained that the big wages of the mining boom were luring away its workforce.05 Sep, 2011, 01.37 PM IST
- Totalisation calls for local tax changeTotalisation agreements prevents guest workers having pay dual taxes.08 Sep, 2009, 02.39 AM IST
- Tax law could be amended for totalisation agreementsThe government will make necessary changes in tax laws to align them with provisions in social security pacts.29 Aug, 2009, 01.06 AM IST
- Two US senators seek visa ban for bailout firmsTwo US senators on Thursday proposed to ban firms receiving government bailouts from hiring foreign workers under a special visa program fo...06 Feb, 2009, 09.18 AM IST
- Australia announces Pacific guest worker schemeThousands of Pacific Islanders will be allowed to live and work in Australia under a new guest worker plan announced on Sunday by the gover...17 Aug, 2008, 11.17 AM IST
- Indian workers attract support from US activistsOver 100 Indians who revolted against their employer in Mississippi after they were allegedly forced to work under inhuman condition.11 Mar, 2008, 07.11 PM IST
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