Monthly Archive for: ‘June, 2020’
USCIS Provides Greater Flexibility in Processing Work Authorization Requests for Asylum Applicants
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a regulatory change to provide greater flexibility in the processing of initial employment authorization documents (commonly called EADs) for asylum applicants by removing the burdensome and agency-imposed 30-day time frame. The final rule becomes effective on Aug. 21. This change …
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Indian Americans among Stanford’s Knight-Hennessy Scholars
The corps of Knight-Hennessy Scholarship as introduced by Stanford University this year includes quite a few Indian American or South Asian American students. The 2020 cohort is a group of 76 students comprise of Indian Americans, Indo-Canadian as well as a Pakistan native. The first …
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The Top 5 Yoga Retreats in USA to Rejuvenate Yourself
If you are desperate to beat your stress and live a fulfilling life, Yoga is the only way out. These Yoga retreats in the US could be the best places to get started with. Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY Drive down Hudson Valley to the 250 …
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Isolation Shouldn’t Stop People from Exercising Says Research
Isolation means no access to sports clubs and gyms but this does not mean that people shouldn’t exercise. Bath University research suggests that maintaining a disciplined exercise regimen will offer a critical role in maintenance of a robust immune system. The global journal “Exercise Immunology …
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Chanda Zaveri announces pill to preclude Covid-19 Infection
Self-made millionaire scientist, Chanda Zaveri announced from her Palos Verdes home that she has a drug that can forestall the Covid-19 infection. She said it is a “simple product” that can go a long way in helping her slogan, “Don’t lock down people, lock down …
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Team of Indian American students awarded!
The President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA), which appreciates outstanding environmental local level projects, was granted to an Indian American team of students from New Jersey and one from Arizona, as announced on April 22. The award is accorded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in …
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Esteemed Michel David-Weill Scholarship for Riya Verma
Indian American senior year student of Stanford University Riya Verma is all set to move to Paris, France for a two-year graduate study at the renowned Sciences Po, having won the distinguished Michel David-Weill Scholarship. Verma is the first student at Stanford to have won …
Read MoreState Department Selects FY 2021 Diversity Visa Lottery Winners
At a glance Lottery entrants must check the State Department’s official Diversity Visa Lottery website to learn whether they have been chosen. Entrants may experience delays accessing the official website due to heavy user traffic. The State Department does not send direct notification to lottery winners. Successful entrants …
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FY 2021 H-1B Cap Filing Period Closes June 30
At a glance The FY 2021 H-1B cap petition filing window closes June 30. Employers should work with their Fragomen team to ensure the timely submission of H-1B cap petitions on behalf of selected beneficiaries. A closer look The 90-day filing window for FY 2021 …
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Nakuul Mehta pens a heartfelt note, hopes we find joy and love with Sushant Singh Rajput’s legacy
Without a doubt, Sushant Singh Rajput’s sudden demise has left the entire television industry in a state of shock. Being an inspiration to many, Sushant Singh Rajput’s career graph was something a lot of beginners looked up to. While his close friends mourned the loss, …
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