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UAE's 90-day amnesty programme gets robust response on first day with debt-laden foreign workers lining up

Over 15,000 illegal Indians in the United Arab Emirates will hopefully take advantage of the 90-day amnesty window as of 1 August

UAE launches three-month visa amnesty programme; scheme aimed at helping illegal foreign workers return home

The UAE said that labourers from countries like India will benefit from the amnesty scheme, which will facilitate a smooth return to their home countries.

Infosys says increased rejection of work visa applications may cause delays, raise project costs for clients

Infosys has announced that it is setting up four technology and innovation hubs and hiring about 10,000 locals in the US over a two-year period

Spouses of H-1B visa holders get breather as Donald Trump administration misses deadline on H-4 notification

The Donald Trump administration has failed to meet its deadline for the second time this year to issue a notification on its decision to terminate the work authorisation of H-4 visa holders, mostly Indians who are spouses of professionals having H-1B visas

Pakistan foreign minister Khwaja Asif disqualified as member of Parliament for holding UAE work permit

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khwaja Asif has been disqualified as member of Parliement for holding an Iqama (work permit) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

US govt could terminate work permits for H-1B visa holders' spouses; move to impact over 63,000 Indian families

The US has reportedly issued employment authorisation documents to more than 71,000 spouses of H-1B visa holders, over 90% of whom are Indians.