Lord Karan Bilimoria highlights the UK's attractiveness for Indian students, emphasizing the Labour government's support for the two-year post-study work visa. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's welcoming message and the benefits of a UK education are key factors. The UAE is also emerging as a preferred destination due to strong ties and growing educational infrastructure.
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The graduate visa introduced in 2021 has become attractive for Indian students, allowing them to stay in the UK for two to three years post-graduation. The University of Birmingham notes an increase in Indian students, with new courses like sustainability and sports management gaining popularity.
Indian-origin US lawmakers face racist backlash after Congressman Ami Bera posts a photo celebrating the growth of Indian-American representation in Congress. Critics on social media question their loyalty and call for stricter laws on eligibility for federal office based on native-born status, despite most being born in the US.
Significant changes to the H-1B visa program have been implemented to enhance fairness, transparency, and efficiency. Notable revisions include stricter specialty occupation requirements, smoother transitions for F-1 visa holders, expanded cap exemptions for research organizations, and strengthened compliance measures, benefiting Indian tech workers and U.S. employers.
Seattle police have fired officer Daniel Auderer after his insensitive comments and laughter following the death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula. Kandula was struck and killed by a police vehicle driven by officer Kevin Dave. Auderer's remarks, which mocked the tragedy, tarnished the department’s reputation, prompting his dismissal. In honour of Kandula, her university posthumously awarded her a master's degree.
Nearly 18,000 undocumented Indians in the US face deportation as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) prepares a list ahead of President-elect Trump's term. ICE data reveals thousands of Indians await legal status, with hearings scheduled years later. The US government has labeled India "uncooperative" due to delays in accepting deportees, adding to the complexity.
Indian-American Suhas Subramanyam was sworn into the 119th Congress, representing Virginia's 10th District and becoming the first Indian American and South Asian member of Congress on the East Coast. A former advisor to Obama and Virginia state legislator, he has a history of bipartisan legislation and volunteer service in his community.
Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has launched an enquiry into Fannie Mae’s mass firing of 700 employees, mostly Indian Americans, over alleged misuse of a corporate grant programme. The workers deny wrongdoing. Subramanyam, backed by Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and Thanedar, has demanded answers from Fannie Mae’s leadership, citing concerns about due process, discrimination, and lack of investigation.
H-1B visa denial rates have plummeted, contrasting sharply with the Trump era's restrictive policies. This drop is attributed to policy reversals and court rulings, benefiting both high-skilled foreign workers and US employers, particularly in the tech sector. However, concerns remain about potential renewed restrictions under a future Trump administration.
