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US Announces Green Card To Non Immigrant Categories Under EADs
The US has announced it will provide employment authorisation cards to some non-immigrant categories, including those waiting for green cards, for five years. This move will benefit tens of thousands of Indians living in the US. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said they increased the maximum validity period of Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) to 5 years, and renewal EADs for certain non-citizens, who should apply… read-more
Tags: US, Visa, GREEN CARD, Administration, Employment Authorization, immigrants
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Security Personal Arrested Chinese National For Entering India Illegally
Security personnel arrested two Chinese nationals who tried to enter India through the Indo-Nepal border from Raxaul in Bihar’s East Champaran district. East Champaran SP Kantesh Kumar Mishra confirmed said the Chinese nationals, identified as Zhao Jing and FU Cong, residents of Jiangxi, a province in the east of China, were arrested near the Indian customs office at Raxaul town, while trying to cross the border illegally.
Tags: Illegal, immigrants, Indo-Nepal Border, Indian Security, investigation
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Faces Humiliation By Immigrants
The Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was humiliated, while he was travelling to Dubai. Notably, on July 12, the immigrant staff blocked his way, while he was boarding a flight to Dubai, escaping the tense protesting scenario of Sri Lanka, as thousands of protestors demanded his resignation, amid the worst economic crisis. Furthermore, Rajapaksa assured to resign from the post of President, and submit their resignation on July 13.
Tags: Sri Lanka, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Dubai, immigrants, Protests
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Kerala Police Arrests 150 Migrants Amid Police Attack
At least 150 migrants were arrested by the Kerala Police, on December 26. The migrants were alleges of attacking five policemen, set ablaze vehicle and vandalised three vehicles. They have took all migrants at a camp on custody, amid a fight which erupted during Christmas celebration in Kazhakkamballa in Kochi. The migrants will be under custody at various stations, until assailants were found. The investigation is underway.
Tags: Kerala, Kochi, police custody, Kerala Police, immigrants
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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The Tallest Nation Has Shorter People: Dutch Study
Study by Dutch researchers on September 19 showed that the tallest nation in the world- the Netherlands is witnessing shorter people. Dutch women born in 2001 have a difference of 1.4cm (0.55 inches) from their 1980s counterparts and for Dutchmen it is of 1cm (0.39inches). The causes for this changing trend is transcending the level of immigration from shorter population groups. Study suggests Southern having height advantage over Northern… read-more
Tags: Netherlands, Dutch, Study, Researchers, immigrants
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Undocumented Indian Immigrants' Spending Power Is $15.5 Bn: US Report
Over half a million undocumented Indian immigrants are the third largest contributor to the US economy with a collective spending power of $15.5 billion, revealed an American think-tank's report. As for the spending power, India ranked second since undocumented Mexicans topped the chart with $82.2 billion. El Salvador ($11.5bn), Guatemala ($9.1bn) and Honduras ($6.4bn) followed India in the chart. The report also stated Indian immigrants… read-more
Tags: immigrants, USA, Global Economy, revenue, Diaspora
Courtesy: Business standard
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GOP Congressmen Introduce Legislation Of H-1B Visas In US
A proposal to renew the H-1B visa was put forward in the US' House of Representatives by Republican Congressmen Mo Brooks, Matt Gaetz, and Lance Gooden. Reportedly, the bill states a foreign worker won't be given H-1B visa unless the employer files an application with the Secretary of Labor. Brooks said, “The bill will require employers to pay any H1B workers a minimum amount of USD 110,000".
Tags: H-1B visa, immigrants, USA, Republican, Congressmen
Courtesy: Indian Express
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ATS Mumbai Busts Bangladeshi Gang For Issuing Fake Documents
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on December 14 arrested eight people for running a forged document racket in Mumbai. Besides, the arrests included four Bangladeshi natives for supplying fake identities to at least 85 Bangladeshi immigrants. The ATS revealed the racket had involved in providing fake identities including PAN, Ration Cards, Passports, Aadhar Card and school passing certificates. Moreover, all of the accused have been booked under… read-more
Tags: Bangladesh, immigrants, Mumbai, ATS, India
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Biden's Campaign Asserts Zero-Tolerance Policy for Terrorism in South Asia
Joe Biden's US Presidential campaign on September 17 stated that his government will have zero-tolerance for terrorism in South-Asia. Replying to a series of questions by Hindu American Political Action Committee, the campaign stressed on prioritising US-India relationship. Biden said his government will work on refugee and religious-minorities' issues in South-Asia. Earlier, the committee had sent a question-series to Democratic and… read-more
Tags: Joe BIden, Democratic, US Presidential Election, immigrants, Terrorism, South Asia
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Mexico Seeks Report from US Over Alleged Migrant Abuse at Detention Centres
Mexico has asked a report from the US for allegedly abusing immigrants in detention centers. Reportedly, US authorities are blamed for sexual-abuse and unauthorised hysterectomies in Georgia detention centers. Mexican ministry also mentioned a case of sexual-abuse by US 'Immigration and Custom Enforcement(ICE)' agents. The Ministry claimed it has increased the attention over Mexican-detainees, and will also follow through the diplomatic and… read-more
Tags: United States, Mexico, immigrants, Sexual assault allegations, US-mexico relations, World
Courtesy: Reuters
