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Citizenship to Robots

October 10, 2019
Recently, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia made headlines with its act of granting honorary citizenship to Sophia, a humanoid robot. Though the move has been criticized for various social and ethical reasons, it certainly raises a question of importance in present times where artificial intelligence is being developed at an accelerating pace: can a robot...
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Canada’s 3-Year Immigration Plan

October 10, 2019
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently announced its ambitious 3-year plan to admit approximately one million immigrants to Canada by 2020. As stated by Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, the aim of the plan is to offset the demographics of an aging population and declining birth rate. Under the plan, 310,000 new permanent residents will...
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Supreme Court Refuses Interim Stay on Linking of Aadhaar Card to Bank Accounts and Mobile Numbers

October 10, 2019
The Supreme Court on November 03, 2017 refused interim stay on the linking of Aadhaar Card to bank accounts and telecom service providers stating that the Constitution Bench is to decide on the validity of the matter on the ground that it violates a citizen’s right to privacy. Further, the Supreme Court came down heavily...
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The Proposal for Merit-Based Immigration to the USA

October 10, 2019
During his first address to the U.S. Congress in February 2017, President Donald Trump had emphasized on the need for a merit-based immigration system. The terrorist attack in New York City on October 31, 2017 has again given him a reason to require the expedient execution of a policy in this respect as the terrorist...
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Provident Fund for Expatriates in India

October 10, 2019
Expatriates working in India were brought under the ambit of the country’s social security law – the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (EPF Act) – in October 2008.  Foreign nationals employed with an establishment in India to which the EPF Act applies are required to make provident fund (PF) contributions.  These employees contribute 12% of...
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Proxy Voting Rights to NRIs

October 10, 2019
On November 8, 2017, the Central Government of India informed the Supreme Court of India that it proposes to grant “proxy voting” rights to Non-Residential Indians (NRIs) by amending the Representation of People’s Act, 1951, the law dealing with the conduct of elections in India. The Government intends to introduce a Bill regarding the same...
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Poorvi Chothani receives the We Inspiration Award 2017

October 10, 2019
Poorvi was honored to receive the WE Inspiration Award presented at the ThinkBig 2017 Event, organized by WEConnect India International Association on November 13, 2017 in Gurgaon.  The ‘We Inspiration’ category is awarded to women entrepreneurs who have successfully overcome challenges and stereotypes and have excelled in their field of work.
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New Policy Memo Provides Guidance on the L-1 ‘Function Manager’ Classification

October 10, 2019
The requirements to make a case for the L-1A ‘function manager’ classification are clearly spelled out in Matter of G-Inc., decided by the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO).  The November 8th Policy Memorandum issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) designates AAO’s decision in Matter of G-Inc. as an Adopted Decision.  Accordingly, this adopted decision serves as a...
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Japan To Simplify Visa Rules for Indians by January 01, 2018

October 10, 2019
The Japanese Embassy to simplify visa application procedure for multiple-entry-visa for short-term stay for Indians by January next year. The applicant’s employment certificate and support letter will not be required when the applicant applies for multiple-entry-visa. The applicant will be required to carry only three documents – Passport, visa application form along with photo, documents...
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America – Still a Popular Destination among Indian Students!

October 10, 2019
On Monday, November 13, 2017, the U.S. Department of State Bureau Educational and Cultural Affairs along with the Institute of International Education, reported that Indian students account for 17.3 percent of the total number of international students in America.  This year, the total number of international students in America increased by three percent from last...
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