US opens helpline for Indian students affected by ‘sham university’ closure

Washington, Jan 29. The US authorities have established a helpline for the Indian students affected by the closure of Tri Valley University in California after an immigration scam, while asking some of them to wear radio trackers around their ankles as the case proceeds.

Some 1,555 students of Tri-Valley University, 95 percent of them from India, mostly Andhra Pradesh face the prospect of deportation following the closure of Tri Valley University in Pleasanton on charges of selling student visas.

"We have set up an email address and voicemail that Tri-Valley students can use to contact ICE Homeland Security Investigations directly with their questions," Lari K. Haley, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spokesperson said.

Haley said any affected student can call the US number 415-844-5320 and leave a voice message. An ICE representative will return the call. Students can also write to 'SFRHSIFraud@dhs.gov', seeking help.

Meanwhile, some students who approached ICE have been placed under Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) and put in removal proceedings.

01/29/11
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Vijay Sazawal Appointed To US Nuclear Trade Advisory Panel

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Indian-American Vijay Sazawal, a well-known atomic industry expert, has been appointed by US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke to the prestigious Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee (CINTAC) to advise him on trade issues facing the key sector.

01/28/11
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Indian-American Man Indicted for Tax Evasion

Vaibhav Dahake, an Indian-American businessman was indicted for conspiring to evade taxes.  He allegedly did so by maintaining his assets in offshore banks in the British Virgin Islands and India between 2001 and 2010 without reporting them to the IRS.

The indictment that was returned in New Jersey said that employees of a bank based in England helped Dahake hide his assets.  Although the identity of the bank was not revealed in the indictment, according to the Wall Street Journal, insiders say it is HSBC Holdings PLC.  The indictment was worded, “This was one of the largest international banks in the world and was headquartered in England.”

01/28/11
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In Contrast To The U.S., India Economy Thrives

01/26/11
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US builds new partnership with India: Obama

January 25, 2011

US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said at the state of Union address that his administration has built a new partnership with India, as the US has stepped up efforts to ensure global peace and prosperity.

Obama visited India in November last year. Building new relationship with countries like India, Obama said is part of his efforts to shape a world that favors peace and prosperity.

"Around the globe, we are standing with those who take responsibility helping farmers grow more food; supporting doctors who care for the sick; and combating the corruption that can rot a society and rob people of opportunity," he said.

01/26/11
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Help Wanted!—(But Not Here)

01/24/11
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Citi’s Pandit gets raise of $1.75 m

Washington, Jan. 22: Mr Vikram Pandit, the Indian American CEO of Citigroup Inc, is getting a big boost in his base salary from just $1 to $1.75 million after the bank reported the first profit for a year under his watch.

01/23/11
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Sikh NGO files case against Kamal Nath

01/23/11
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Four Indian Americans among Rhodes Scholars of 2011

Four Indian Americans are among thirty-two students selected for the Rhodes Scholarships representing the US. Rhodes scholarships are "the oldest and best known award for international study, and arguably the most famous academic award available to American college graduates."

The Rhodes Trust named Aakash K. Shah of New Jersey, Prerna Nadathur and Priya M. Sury of Roseville, and Varun Sivaram of Monte Sereno, California

01/22/11
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56 Indian Americans Are Intel Semifinalists

Houston, TX

There were at least 56 students of Indian American community nationwide among the 300 semifinalists in the Intel Science Talent Search, the nation’s most prestigious pre-college science and math competition. This year's semi-finalists were selected from 1,744 applicants representing 172 schools and are competing for USD 1.25 million in awards.

Each of them receive a USD 1,000 grant. The schools also get USD 1,000 for each semi-finalist named.

01/20/11
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