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Business Insider
39 minutes ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Analysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: Dropbox (DBX) and Caci International (CACI)
Companies in the Technology sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on Dropbox (DBX – Research Report) and Caci International (CACI – Research Report). Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Dropbox (DBX) In a report released yesterday, Brent Thill from Jefferies maintained a Hold rating on Dropbox, with a price target of $30.00. The company's shares closed last Friday at $26.91. According to Thill is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 13.3% and a 63.3% success rate. Thill covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as International Business Machines, CoreWeave, Inc. Class A, and Palantir Technologies. Currently, the analyst consensus on Dropbox is a Hold with an average price target of $29.17, implying a 6.7% upside from current levels. In a report issued on July 29, Citi also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $32.00 price target. Caci International (CACI) In a report issued on August 8, David E. Strauss from Barclays maintained a Buy rating on Caci International, with a price target of $545.00. The company's shares closed last Friday at $494.89. According to Strauss is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 10.1% and a 65.2% success rate. Strauss covers the Industrial Goods sector, focusing on stocks such as Voyager Technologies, Inc. Class A, L3Harris Technologies, and Huntington Ingalls. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Caci International with a $531.00 average price target, which is a 6.2% upside from current levels. In a report issued on July 24, Truist Financial also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $550.00 price target.
News18
4 hours ago
- Business
- News18
US Visa Interview Waiver Program To End: What Changes And How It Will Affect You
Last Updated: The US will end its 'Dropbox' facility from September 2, requiring most visa applicants to attend in-person interviews From September 2, 2025, the United States will end the Interview Waiver Program, popularly known as the 'Dropbox" facility, for most non-immigrant visa categories, including work and student visas. The program currently allows certain applicants renewing visas to submit their documents at a designated location without attending an in-person interview at a US consulate, provided they meet eligibility criteria such as having a clean visa history or falling into specific age groups. This has helped many travellers, especially in high-demand countries like India, avoid long waits for interview slots. The change will now require almost all applicants to attend an in-person interview with a US consular officer, ending these exemptions. The policy change, announced on July 25, is part of the US government's push to enhance security and comes under President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration overhaul, the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act" signed on July 4. Officials argue that the tighter rules will improve vetting, but immigration advocates warn that the change will increase backlogs and delays, particularly for countries like India, which sends a large number of H-1B workers to the US. The changes will also affect many B-1/B-2 tourist and business visa renewals, although some narrow exceptions remain. Limited Exceptions Interview waivers will still apply in a few situations. Holders of diplomatic or official visas, including those under categories A-1, A-2, C-3 (except attendants or personal employees), G-1 through G-4, NATO-1 through NATO-6, and TECRO E-1, remain eligible for waivers. Certain tourist and business visa renewals may also qualify, but only if very specific conditions are met: the visa must be a full-validity B-1, B-2 or border crossing visa renewed within 12 months of expiry; the applicant must have been at least 18 years old when the prior visa was issued; there must be no history of visa refusal or any ineligibility; and the application must be submitted in the applicant's country of nationality or residence. Even in such cases, consular officers retain the discretion to require an interview on a case-by-case basis. How The Rule Change Will Impact Travel The end of the Dropbox program for most categories is expected to significantly increase demand for interview slots at US consulates. This will likely lead to longer wait times, travel disruptions, and logistical challenges for applicants. For H-1B and other work visa holders, this could mean delays in returning to the US after travel abroad, affecting employment start dates and project timelines. Students, exchange visitors, and families may also face difficulties in aligning travel with academic or personal schedules. The impact is already being felt. Although the official implementation date is September 2, some Dropbox appointments scheduled for August and early September have already been cancelled, with applicants instructed to attend in-person interviews sooner than expected. What Applicants Should Do Those currently eligible for Dropbox renewals, especially H-1B workers, are being advised to complete the process before September 2 to avoid mandatory interviews. Employers and educational institutions may need to plan for potential staffing and onboarding delays. All applicants should regularly check the US embassy and consulate websites for updated appointment procedures and availability. Other Visa-Related Changes Alongside the Dropbox policy shift, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a major policy update related to the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). Under the new rule, a visa will now be considered 'available" for CSPA age calculation purposes based on the Final Action Dates chart in the Department of State's Visa Bulletin, rather than other metrics. Immigration advocates warn that this could have severe consequences for children of high-skilled immigrants from countries with long green card backlogs, particularly India and China, as it increases the risk of them 'ageing out" before becoming eligible for permanent residency. In addition, the US has announced a $250 Visa Integrity Fee, set to take effect in 2026. Designed as a form of security deposit pegged to inflation, the fee may be refunded if visa holders meet compliance criteria. Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : US H-1B visa US visa us visa rules view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: August 11, 2025, 09:13 IST News explainers US Visa Interview Waiver Program To End: What Changes And How It Will Affect You Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Interview waiver program for H1B holders scrapped
Washington: Starting September 2, 2025, the 'dropbox' programme (interview waivers) is basically gone for most visa types, including H1B renewals. The change will impact almost everyone renewing H1B, L1, F1, O1 visas - even kids under 14 and seniors over 79 now need interviews. Waivers are subject to only a few limited exceptions: Those having official or diplomatic visas (such as A, G, NATO, TECRO, etc) may still be eligible for interview waivers. Within 12 months of its expiration, travellers can renew their full-validity B-1/B-2 (or border crossing) visas, as long as they applied from their home country, were at least 18 when the visa was issued, and had no ineligibility or visa refusals. The change may result in a substantial spike in demand for interview dates at US consulates, which might cause travel schedule delays, longer wait times, and logistical difficulties, particularly for heavily affected nations like India. Few appointments with Dropbox have already been terminated early: Applicants are being asked to show up for in-person interviews sooner than anticipated, and several Dropbox spots for August and September have already been suspended. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has also issued a significant policy update that clarifies that a visa will now be deemed 'available' for the purposes of the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age calculation. Children of highly qualified immigrants from the nations with the largest backlogs, namely China and India, may suffer greatly under the new move, according to immigration advocates.
India.com
11 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
US Scraps ‘Dropbox' Visa Waivers: Even Kids Will Now Face In-Person Interviews – What This Means For You
New Delhi: The United States will scrap the 'Dropbox' programme for most visa categories on September 2, 2025. The change affects renewals for H1-B, L1, F1 and O1 visas. Even children under 14 and seniors over 79 will now appear before a consular officer at a U.S. consulate abroad. Only a few exceptions remain. Some diplomatic and official visa categories, such as A, G, NATO and TECRO still qualify for interview waivers. Limited provisions also exist for certain tourist visa renewals. Full-validity B-1/B-2 or border-crossing visas can be renewed within 12 months of expiry. The applicant must apply from the home country, have been 18 or older when the visa was issued and have no visa refusal or ineligibility. The end of interview waivers marks a major shift in U.S. visa policy. In-person interviews will now be standard for nearly all non-immigrant visa renewals. Age, clean travel history or previous eligibility no longer exempt applicants. The change is already disrupting schedules. Some Dropbox interview slots for August and September have been cancelled. Applicants are being instructed to attend in-person interviews earlier than expected. U.S. consulates expect heavy demand for interview dates. Wait times are likely to stretch. Travel plans may face delays. Countries with large numbers of affected applicants, including India, could experience the longest backlogs. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has also issued a policy update. A visa is now considered 'available' for the purposes of the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age calculation. Immigration advocates warn that children of skilled immigrants from countries with the largest green card backlogs, including China and India, could face serious setbacks under the new rules.
The Verge
17 hours ago
- The Verge
7 password managers to help keep your apps safe
Passwords still seem to be the most popular method of ensuring that the right person is using the right app or service, despite the slow adoption of passkeys, which are considered more secure. And because we should be using different ones for each device and/or app, the best way to track all of them is to use a password manager. Some apps and operating systems come with their own password managers. For example, if you're part of the Apple ecosystem, you can use iCloud Keychain; Google users have Google Password Manager, and Microsoft devices store passwords through its Edge browser and Credential Manager. Some apps that offer their own password managers (although at least one, Dropbox, recently announced that it was shutting down that service). There are advantages to using an independent password manager. You aren't limited to a single operating system or browser, and most of these apps offer a variety of other services. They not only save your passwords and drop them into apps when needed, but they generate new (and safer) passwords; save data such as credit card, contact info, and important files; share passwords with friends and family members; and alert you if a password has been part of a breach. So, if you'd rather use an independent password manager, here are a few that are currently available. Bitwarden is a well-known open-source password manager that offers a solid selection of features, including saving unlimited items, syncing across devices, and password generation. Unlike most of the other services listed here, almost all of its features are free. There are vaults for a variety of other data, such as credit cards, identity data, and SSH keys. You can also share files and data using end-to-end encryption. For no-cost day-to-day password usage, Bitwarden is a good choice. You can find information on its security strategies here. Other pricing: For $10 a year, a Premium account gives you access to an integrated authenticator, the ability to add file attachments, and receive security reports. For $40 a year, the Family account lets you share vault items with up to five other users (rather than one), share passwords and other data with an unlimited number of people, and store unlimited collections. Dashlane, like Bitwarden, offers password generation, along with the ability to save credit card and other personal information, notes, and IDs. It also provides features such as secure sharing, phishing alerts, and includes a VPN. There is a limited free version that lets you store and autofill up to 25 passwords, but since most of us have more passwords than that, the best way to try it is to take advantage of the 30-day free trial. You can find information on its security strategies here. Other pricing: The Premium plan (which is actually the basic plan for personal use) costs $59.88 a year, while the Friends & Family plan offers password management for up to 10 people for $89.88 a year. 1Password includes secure places to save documents, notes, and IDs; it flags data breaches and weak passwords; and lets you safely share items with others. There are also some interesting new features, such as the ability to add a location to items so that they will appear in a Nearby tab, making them easier to find. It has a 14-day free trial. You can find information on its security strategies here. Other pricing: The Individual plan costs $3.99 a month or $35.88 a year. The Family plan, which lets you include up to five family members, is $6.95 a month or $59.88 a year. LogMeOnce's website talks about 'Passwordless Password Management,' which it accomplishes using a system of QR codes. Its free Premium version provides unlimited passwords and use on unlimited devices, along with autofill, sync, password generation, 1MB of encrypted file storage, and two-factor authentication using email or Google Authenticator. You can also save up to three notes and three credit cards. LogMeOnce uses ads to fund its free version, so that could be a setback depending on your tolerance for advertising. You can find information on its security strategies here. Other pricing: The Professional version adds 1GB of encrypted file storage, emergency access, additional authentication methods, and more for $2.50 a month. The Ultimate plan, $3.25 a month, adds 10GB of storage, unlimited note storage, password sharing, and a customizable dashboard, among other features. And for $4.99 a month, the Family plan lets six family members use LogMeOnce. The free version of NordPass includes unlimited passwords and multifactor authentication. Most other features — cross-platform compatibility, the ability to protect documents and file attachments, checking password health, data breach alerts, the ability to mask your email address, and secure sharing, among others — are only available with the paid Premium account, which you can try with a 30-day trial. You can find information on its security strategies here. Other pricing: The Premium version of NordPass costs $1.99 a month or $23.88 for the first year and $35.88 after that. The Family plan, which gives you six Premium user accounts, costs $3.69 a month or $44.28 for the first year and $71.88 after that. Like several of the other apps mentioned here, Keeper has a free version, but one that won't suit most people for long. In this case, you are limited to one mobile device, ten passwords or passkeys, and two-factor authentication. However, a 30-day free trial gives you unlimited password storage across devices, password sharing, and identity and payment storage, along with biometric logins and customer support. You can find information on its security strategies here. Other pricing: Keeper Unlimited (aptly named) costs $39.99 a year; Keeper Family, which includes five private data vaults and 10GB file storage, costs $84.99 a year. LastPass has had a lot of setbacks over the last few years, including a couple of serious breaches in 2022. Since then, it has worked to improve its service and its reputation. There's a free version that includes a password vault, access on a single device type (in other words, only computer or mobile), a password generator, and a service that monitors the internet for security breaches, which is not often included with free versions, among other features. A Premium version lets you use it with more than one device type. You can check it out with a 30-day free trial. 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