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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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Oct

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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Oct

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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Oct

Indians Visiting the UAE Under Visa-On-Arrival Cannot Change Status

October 10, 2019
With effect from November 2017, Indian nationals visiting the UAE under a 14-day visa-on-arrival cannot change their status to another visa type while in the UAE.  Those who wish to change their visa type after they have entered the UAE under a visa-on-arrival need to exit and re-enter the UAE under the appropriate visa type....
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Oct

Ten-Year Bar for Australian Visa Applicants Providing False Information

October 10, 2019
The Australian Government has introduced new rules that bar visa applicants from entering Australia for ten years if they provide false or misleading information in their visa applications or indulge in visa fraud. The new rules will be effective from November 18, 2017 vide proclamation of the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measure No. 4) Regulations...
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Oct

NRIs, PIOs and OCIs – are not required to Link Bank Account, PAN with Aadhaar

October 10, 2019
Good news for all Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs). The UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) elucidated that as most NRIs, PIOs, and OCIs are not eligible to enroll for Aadhaar, therefore, are not required to link bank account and PAN with Aadhaar. Linking of bank accounts...
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Oct

Government of UK Doubles Issue of Tier-1 Exceptional Talent Visas

October 10, 2019
As part of the UK government’s ongoing reforms to welcome talented people from across the globe, Prime Minister Theresa May, has announced to double the number of visas offered annually through the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visas from 1,000 to 2,000 to the non -EU nationals. The visa will be made available to individuals who...
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Oct

Government of UK to Freeze Bank Accounts of Illegal Immigrants

October 10, 2019
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that effective January 2018, banks and building societies in Britain will carry out UK visa status checks on over 70 million current accounts. The UK Government plans to freeze bank accounts of those who have stayed in the UK beyond the duration stipulated on their visas. The plan...
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Oct

Gratuity Ceiling Limit Increased for Private and Public-Sector Employees

October 10, 2019
With the introduction of the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in the Parliament, there is an increase in the ceiling limit of gratuity for employees in private and public sector, at par with the central government employees. Gratuity is a social security benefit received by an employee from an employer at end of employment....
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