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US proposes $70,000 OPT fee, raising concerns for Indian students

The proposed charge could make the transition from US universities to employment significantly more expensive for thousands of Indian graduates

Saudi Arabia: Indian Worker Killed in Crossfire, Family Seeks Compensation from Employer

Jharkhand man working on a Hyundai E&C transmission project was caught in gunfire between Saudi authorities and suspected criminals PRAVASISAMWAD.COM

Dubai-based Indian businesswoman arrested in Kerala over alleged overseas job scam

Police say immigration firm allegedly collected lakhs from job seekers by promising employment in Europe and other countries PRAVASISAMWAD.COM A

US Green Card Bill Proposes Merit-Based System, Raising Questions for Indian Workers

Proposed legislation would replace several employment-based categories with a points system, while narrowing family sponsorship and ending the Diversity Visa

India warns citizens against using Malaysia’s visa-free entry to seek jobs

High Commission says 30-day facility is for tourism and social visits, amid rise in Indians arriving with false job promises

Indian professionals face decades-long US green card backlog, with EB-2 wait estimated at 179 years

Nearly one million Indians account for about 79 per cent of the employment-based green card backlog, according to a new

Rising Visa Costs Push Indian Professionals to Return Home from UK, US

Tighter immigration rules and expensive visa sponsorship are forcing overseas-trained Indians to reconsider their career plans, with many accepting lower

US proposes ending 60-day grace period for foreign workers after job loss

DHS plan would require certain employment visa holders to leave the country immediately unless they have another legal basis to

Kerala NRI Commission cautions jobseekers against overseas recruitment scams

Justice Sophie Thomas urges people to use licensed recruitment agencies amid complaints involving visas, overseas jobs and financial fraud PRAVASISAMWAD.COM

Oman halts work permit renewals for expatriates over 60

Move reverses 2022 policy and leaves some long-serving foreign workers facing uncertainty over jobs and residency PRAVASISAMWAD.COM Oman has stopped