Resolution calls on US govt to continue denying visa to Narendra Modi

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 20:26

A bipartisan Congressional resolution has been introduced in the House of Representatives calling on the US government to continue the policy of denying a visa to BJP`s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

Infosys to pay $34 million in US visa case

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 23:23

The settlement, which the U.S. Justice Department said was the largest in a case of alleged civil fraud over visas, was filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

Narendra Modi welcome to apply for visa and wait for review: US

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 08:11

Asserting that there has been no change in its visa policy, the US said Narendra Modi who has been named BJP`s prime ministerial candidate is welcome to apply for a visa and wait for a review.

Democrats' immigration bill rings alarm bell for Indian firms

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 10:56

The killer provisions are in particular related to the much-sought after H-1B and L-1 visas.

'American whistleblower could receive $5 mn from Infosys'

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 22:22

A former American employee of Infosys, who had brought a whistleblower lawsuit against the IT giant, could receive about USD 5 million of the USD 34 million the Indian firm agreed to pay to settle a visa fraud investigation in the US.

Infosys to pay record $34 mn to settle US visa row

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 18:33

Infosys allegedly sent employees to the US with B-1 visitor visas and not on H1-Bs permits designed for high-tech workers.

Infosys in process of settling visa issue with the US govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 20:57

US authorities have been investigating India`s second-largest information technology services exporter since 2011.

Obama renews push for immigration reforms

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 10:33

President Barack Obama has made a renewed push for comprehensive immigration reform, voicing support for a bill that the Indian IT industry fears would stem the flow of Indian professionals to the US.

India flags its concerns over H1-B visas with US

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 18:06

India has flagged its concerns with the US over much-sought after H1-B visas besides outlining the recent steps it has taken to ease economic concerns raised by American businesses, ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's meeting with President Barack Obama.

US should find ways to engage with Narendra Modi: Ex-diplomat

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 14:39

Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the Indian-American community and BJP supporters through live satellite during the two-day convention of the Overseas Friends of BJP in Tampa.

No change in visa policy on Narendra Modi: US

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 09:25

The US on Saturday remained non-committal on granting a visa to Narendra Modi who has been named BJP`s prime ministerial candidate, saying there was no change in its longstanding visa policy.