Category: Immigration
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Australians try the curry route to Indians’ hearts
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Following racist attacks on Indians in Australia, many community initiatives are shaping up to encourage racial harmony. One such effort is by a community group in Melbourne called Uniting Church, which has started monthly meetings between Indian students and the mainstream Australian community. The meetings attempt to encourage Indian students…
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Little Indians to donate to earthquake fund
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Two Indian restaurants are donating a part of their profits to help rebuild Christchurch. One of the businesses affected by the Christchurch earthquake is donating a part of their national sales to the earthquake fund. Little India, a popular Indian chain of restaurants in New Zealand, will donate 6.3 percent…
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Infosys faces US visa and tax fraud allegation
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Infosys is facing allegations of violation of US immgration laws, as per a complaint by one of its American employees. The employee has filed a case against Infosys accusing the Indian company of visa and tax fraud, a PTI report says. Jack Palmer, the employee, says that Infosys sent “lower level and…
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NRI charged for healthcare fraud in the US
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They would have been a perfect American success story for aspiring NRIs. The doctor couple ran a successful medical practice in Texas. The medical practitioners of Indian origin had worked hard for 10 years to fulfil their “dollar dream”, albeit too ambitiously. Dr Anil Sharma and his wife, Dr Kiran…
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Work abroad: Preparing for technical interviews
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While most technical interviews are largely focused on assessing your knowledge and skills on a specific technology or subject matter, the preparation for such interviews can be time consuming. Indians keen to work abroad have to often face such technical interviews. Getting yourself in the right frame for a technical…
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Indians stranded in Libya while families wait anxiously
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As the political crisis worsens in Libya, the fate of over 18,000 Indians stranded there still hang in limbo. The family members of Indians in Libya are worried for their safe return. Â While the Indian government said it trying its best for possible evacuation of the stranded Indians in Libya,…
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Why Are Indians Good at Math?
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Historical Background India has made significant contributions in the evolution of mathematics. Aryabhatta, Brhamagupta and Bhaskara II are some of the famous mathematicians from ancient India. Concept of zero and the decimal system came from India. Significant work was done in the field of algebra and trigonometry. There is Vedic…
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Accent Reduction for Indians: Pronunciation Problems for South Asians
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Many Indians (South Asian English speakers) are puzzled when they realize that Americans have difficulty understanding their spoken English. If this sounds familiar you may find yourself wondering, “Why is my English so difficult for Americans to understand?” One reason is because most Indian English speakers are not aware of…
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Christchurch earthquake kills 65
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Following a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand’s Christchurch at 12.51pm local time, 65 people have reportedly tied. The South Island city has experienced more than two dozen aftershocks. Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said it could quite possibly double. New Zealand’s second-largest city was fortunate to escape a strong earthquake…
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Studying and working abroad for diverse experience
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For those looking for high school study abroad opportunities, there are many programs for high school students. Studying abroad is fun and is the greatest way to discover the world. However, working abroad can add more flavour to students’ global experience. Students of Indian origin living in Australia or New…
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Choosing an immigration attorney
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Immigrating to a new country is a major decision for immigrants, and choosing the right immigration attorney or immigration agent is very crucial, whether it for studying abroad, working abroad, doing business abroad, or moving permanently to a new country. Before hiring an immigration lawyer, you must decide whether you…
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High Income Indians To Be Exempt from Immigration Cap
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Indians in the UK (England) have something to cheer about. The UK government is exempting non-European professionals, including Indians, from immigration cap, provided they are high income earners. The new immigration rules come into effect from April 2011. There are more than 1.3 millions people of Indian origin (PIOs) living…
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US immigration issues a combined travel and work card
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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has began issuing employment and travel authorization on a single card for certain applicants. This card is a step forward from the current practice of issuing paper Advance Parole documents. The card looks similar to the current Employment Authorization Document (EAD) but will…
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US must impose a ban on Muslim Immigration – McAlpin
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The United States must impose a total ban on Muslim immigration. If immigration quotas must be filled, there are millions of Christians and members of other oppressed faiths living in Muslim countries who would be happy to replace Muslims. These are the thoughts of K.C. McAlpin, president of US Inc.…
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Scholarship available for higher studies
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The main barrier that’s faced by Indian students aspiring to study abroad is the cost of education, especially in the UK and in European universities. This need prompts many students to seek scholarships, where they can secure partial or complete funding for their education abroad. There are many institutions that…
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NRIs can vote in India
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A longstanding demand of overseas Indians, popularly known as Non-resident Indians (NRIs), to be able to vote in Indian elections has been met by the Government of India. An estimated 11 million Indians living outside India can participate in India’s democratic election process as long as they have registered themselves…
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Advisory For Indian Students in Australia
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Before committing yourself to studying in Australia, do your research, says an advisory from the Ministry of Overseas Indians Affairs, Government of India. (Download the advisory.) Here are a few highlights of the advisory: • Find the course which is right for you. • Make sure that the institution offering…
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US Immigration reaches H-1B cap
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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received applications of H-1B petitions sufficient to reach the cap for the financial year 2011. U.S. businesses use the H-1B programme to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields such as scientists, engineers, or…