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Spouses, dependents of H-1B visa holders in India can fly back to the US
The new development exempts them from the June 22 order that suspended non-immigrant visas over the ongoing economic crisis
 "Spouses, dependents of H-1B visa holders in India can fly back to the US")
174 Indians in US file lawsuit against Trump's proclamation on H-1B visa
Donald Trump, on June 22, suspended issuing of H-1B work visas till the end of the year
 "174 Indians in US file lawsuit against Trump's proclamation on H-1B visa")
US rescinds plan to strip visas from foreign students in online classes
Forced by Harvard, MIT lawsuits, Trump administration drops plans to deport foreign students whose courses have fully moved online
 "US rescinds plan to strip visas from foreign students in online classes")
17 US states, DC file lawsuit against Trump's new visa policy for students
The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop 'cruel, abrupt' rule from going into effect, say petitioners
 "17 US states, DC file lawsuit against Trump's new visa policy for students")
Google, Facebook, Microsoft join lawsuit against new US student visa rule
These companies, along with the US Chamber of Commerce and other IT advocacy groups, asserted that the July 6 ICE directive will disrupt their recruiting plans
 "Google, Facebook, Microsoft join lawsuit against new US student visa rule")
Indian-American to be acting head of US agriculture research organisation
Chitnis was named Associate Director for Programmes earlier this year and leads implementation of NIFA's approximately $1.7 billion research projects
 "Indian-American to be acting head of US agriculture research organisation")
136 Congressmen, 30 Senators seek reversal of US decision on int'l students
The administration should consider the wisdom of these earlier exemptions and cease the finalisation of their modifications, the Congressmen wrote in the letter
 "136 Congressmen, 30 Senators seek reversal of US decision on int'l students")
How the new rule for foreign students in US affects Indians?
The federal immigration authority has announced that foreign students pursuing degrees in America will have to leave the country or risk deportation if their universities switch to online-only classes
 "How the new rule for foreign students in US affects Indians?")
Trump admin says foreign students must leave US if classes go online
The agency suggested that students currently enrolled in the US consider other measures, like transferring to schools with in-person instruction
 "Trump admin says foreign students must leave US if classes go online")
Covid-19 crisis: Infosys charters a flight to get back staff stuck in US
Plans to deploy more such planes to bring back other employees
 "Covid-19 crisis: Infosys charters a flight to get back staff stuck in US")
H-1B visa ban will harm businesses relying on immigrants workers: Lawmakers
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise
 "H-1B visa ban will harm businesses relying on immigrants workers: Lawmakers")
H-1B visa ban to hit innovation, foreign investment: US corporate sector
The Trump administration should stop trying to create and exploit crises to enact the largest cuts to legal immigration in a century. This is deeply harmful to America, Schultz said
 "H-1B visa ban to hit innovation, foreign investment: US corporate sector")
Indians launch SOS campaign to fly home with minors having US citizenship
Travel to India by a non-Indian citizen, except for certain categories of those having Overseas Citizens of India card, is barred due to strict travel restrictions due to Covid-19
 "Indians launch SOS campaign to fly home with minors having US citizenship")
Visa, OCI card suspension prevents many Indians in US from flying back home
Last month, H-1B visa holders, mostly Indians, launched a White House petition urging US President Donald Trump to extend their permissible stay from 60 to 180 days after job loss
 "Visa, OCI card suspension prevents many Indians in US from flying back home")
Covid-19: No deportation, but no coming back either for H1B visa holders
Generally, individuals on short visa stays must depart the US before their authorised period of admission expires.
 "Covid-19: No deportation, but no coming back either for H1B visa holders")
Indian-American among Nasa's new astronauts for future Moon, Mars missions
Raja Jon Vurputoor Chari was selected by NASA to join the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class
 "Indian-American among Nasa's new astronauts for future Moon, Mars missions")
Growth in number of students from India to US continues to decline
The data from prospective applicants, coupled with insights from business school deans, points to a few key factors responsible for the declining US figures
 "Growth in number of students from India to US continues to decline")
Kamala Harris drops out of US presidential race as approval rating slumps
Harris was among first major Democratic Party leaders to announce her presidential run in last January, which was attended by a massive crowd of over 20,000 supporters
 "Kamala Harris drops out of US presidential race as approval rating slumps")
US arrests 90 students, mostly from India, enrolled in fake university
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has so far arrested more than 250 students, who were lured to enroll in the now-closed University of Farmington
 "US arrests 90 students, mostly from India, enrolled in fake university")
More than 227,000 Indians waiting for family-sponsored Green Card: Report
Majority of those in the family-sponsored Green Card waiting list are siblings of US citizens
 "More than 227,000 Indians waiting for family-sponsored Green Card: Report")
