Planning a foreign trip? These four countries have changed visa rules for IndiansPlanning an overseas holiday? Four countries have changed their visa rules for Indian passport holders in 2026. While Indians still enjoy s...
US aimed to send envoys to Brazil to question its electoral systemBrazil has denied visa requests for two United States officials. These officials planned to travel to Brazil to question its electoral syst...
Bill introduced in US Senate seeks 3-year pause on H-1B visas, codify $100,000 feeA US Republican senator has introduced a bill seeking to pause new H-1B visa issuances for three years and restore a $100,000 fee on H-1B p...
Appeals court rejects Trump bid to halt $100,000 H-1B visa fee rulingA US appeals court refused to pause a ruling blocking the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, saying it likely exceeded ...
New Delhi visa centres remain open amid ongoing protestsVisa application centres in New Delhi are operating normally despite ongoing city protests. VFS Global will accommodate applicants arriving...
'No' SIR data used for processing passport applications, renewals: Govt tells ParliamentThe Ministry of External Affairs told Parliament it has not sought or used Special Intensive Revision (SIR) data for passport applications ...
Nine UK universities offer online degrees to students hit by visa pauseNine UK universities have partnered with Mosaik Education to offer online postgraduate scholarships to students from Afghanistan, Myanmar, ...
US cracks down on cyber scams with global visa restrictionsThe US has introduced a global visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in cyber scams and sextortion, along with their immed...
Pay $750, get a quicker US visa interview. Approval? That's still uncertainThe US Department of State has launched a pilot allowing eligible B1/B2 visa applicants to pay an additional $750 for an interview appointm...
US universities urge international students to return before September 15 as DHS replaces ‘duration of status’ ruleUS universities urge international students to return before mid-September. A new Department of Homeland Security rule replaces the duratio...
US student visa rule brings major changes to OPT process for Indian studentsNew F-1 visa rules will affect Indian students on OPT after September 2026. Students will need to apply for employment authorization and an...
Not every Indian qualifies for a UAE visa on arrival. Here's who doesIndian passport holders living abroad can now get a UAE visa upon arrival. This facility requires a valid residence permit from specific co...
Planning a UAE trip? Here's how the 5-year tourist visa worksThe UAE has clarified rules for its five-year multiple-entry tourist visa. This self-sponsored visa is available to all nationalities for f...
Saudi Arabia introduces one-year multiple-entry Umrah visaSaudi Arabia has launched a new one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa for pilgrims. This visa allows a cumulative stay of up to ninety days wi...
US Visa Bulletin August 2026: A new uncertainty looms over Indians in the Green Card queueIndian professionals face continued delays for US employment-based green cards in August 2026. The EB-2 category remains unavailable, and E...
UAE visit visa for relatives and friends: Salary rules, fees, documents and stay period explainedGDRFA Dubai has detailed UAE visit visa rules for sponsoring relatives and friends. Residents sponsoring first-degree relatives need Dh4,00...
Engaged with US to minimise difficulties: MEA on new US visa rulesIndia is engaging US authorities regarding new visa rules. These changes will bar foreign students from longer stays. The new regulations e...