Category: Immigration
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Visa-on-arrival to be extended to tourists from 180 countries
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India will extend visa-on arrival to tourists of all nations barring eight, including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Iran, as it looks to boost tourism, Planning Minister Rajeev Shukla said.
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Welcoming new Canadians
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Ottawa, February 4, 2014 – Canada welcomed more than 16,000 new citizens in January – twice as many as in January 2013, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced today.
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Indian Embassy in UAE warns of online visa scam
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The Indian Embassy in the UAE has unearthed an apparent online visa scam and has warned foreigners against falling victim to fraudsters.
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Strengthening and Modernizing the Citizenship Act
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Toronto, February 6, 2014 – Today, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander unveiled the first comprehensive reforms to the Citizenship Act since 1977.
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Indians overseas miffed over scrapping PIO, OCI cards
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A new Bill is being opposed by a large section of Indian overseas, who have been enjoying the benefits of OCI & PIO cards for many years.
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Minister Kenney issues statement celebrating Black History Month
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Ottawa, February 6, 2014 – The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister for Multiculturalism, issued the following statement after the official launch event for Black History Month at the Canadian War Museum:
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PIO exec appointed co-head of Goldman Sachs’ securities
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Indian-origin Ashok Varadhan has been appointed co-head of the Goldman Sachs’ securities division.
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Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act
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Ottawa, February 7, 2014 – Chantal Desloges, Immigration Lawyer: @Twimmigration – LOVING IT – New Citizenship bill stiffens the penalties for fraud and counselling fraud.
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Canada culls Immigrant Investor program
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The Citizenship and Immigration department of Canada has decided to government’s terminate its Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) and Federal Entrepreneur (EN) Program. Under the IIP, an immigrant is guaranteed permanent residence in Canada in exchange for a guaranteed $800,000 loan (before 2010, the amount was only $400,000). In comparison, the…
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Indian-Americans to pay US $ 3.3 mn for overbilling
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An Indian-American owner of a billing firm and three others have agreed to pay US $ 3.3 million to resolve claims for overbilled nuclear stress tests.
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Building a Fast and Flexible Immigration System
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Ottawa, February 11, 2014 – Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander today welcomed measures in Economic Action Plan (EAP) 2014 to build a faster, more flexible immigration system that makes real contributions to Canada’s long-term prosperity.
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Indian students in US launch website on Lok Sabha elections
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The ‘FiveFortyFive.com’ is a “single-subject website” focusing on the Indian general elections founded by six Columbia journalism school students.
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TCS to strengthen brand with New York Marathon
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The world’s most popular marathon will now be known as TCS New York Marathon from this year. India’s largest technology solutions company – Tata Consultancy Services (popularly known as TCS) – has become the title sponsor of the premium running event which attracts 50,000 runners. The race dates back to…
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Satya Nadella’s first interview as Microsoft CEO
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Software giant Microsoft has appointed Satya Nadella as its next chief executive. Working with Microsoft for the last 22 years, Satya is Microsoft’s third chief executive in the company’s nearly four-decade history. Founder Bill Gates was the longest-serving head of Microsoft, who was replaced by Steve Ballmer. The 1967-born…
