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IELTS validity explained: How long are your scores valid and why does it matter?IELTS Score Validity 2026: An IELTS score is generally valid for two years from the test date, but how that rule is applied can vary depend...
Trump's new student visa rule could cost US economy up to $400 billion a yearA new report by the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) warns that the Trump administration's new student visa rule could...
New Zealand refuses to reveal document allegedly showing preferential visa treatment for IndiansNew Zealand has refused to release a confidential government document that Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says contains proposals for...
Japan plans tougher permanent residency norms for foreigners from OctoberJapan plans to tighten permanent residency rules as early as October by introducing a minimum income threshold, pension eligibility require...
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...
White House report says US relies too heavily on foreign STEM talent, calls for stronger domestic pipelineA recent US report advocates for minimizing dependence on international STEM graduates for national security purposes. It highlights how Am...
New Canada guidance for international students spells out stricter study permit, PGWP requirementsCanada has updated guidance for study permits and post-graduation work permits, adding detailed compliance requirements while clarifying ex...
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...
US: Texas governor orders crackdown on healthcare providers in 'birth tourism' probeTexas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered investigations into alleged birth tourism schemes. Six state agencies will probe healthcare provider...
ICE accelerates immigration arrests across US to 1,400 a dayImmigration and Customs Enforcement agents are increasing arrests nationwide. This surge follows a spring lull and has resulted in two rece...
US judge blocks Trump administration from stripping immigrants of work permitsA federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy. This policy aimed to restrict work authorization for immigrants with...
Indian professionals are turning to EB-5 as decades-long green card waits make H-1Bs untenableThe US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is increasingly being used by Indian professionals trapped in decades-long employment-based green ca...
Pakistan, China to tighten border security, immigration controls: officialsPakistan and China will strengthen cooperation in immigration and border management. A joint working group will be established to enhance s...
Trump vows crackdown on immigrant truckers. How many Indians could be impacted?President Trump announced plans to replace undocumented immigrant truck drivers with veterans. This proposal could significantly impact man...
Applying for a US green card? Your fate will be in the hands of Trump's officersA new public charge rule will assess immigrants' reliance on government aid. Immigration officers will gain broader discretion in evaluatin...
Trump administration weighs $100,000 bond for some green card applicantsThe Trump administration is considering a $100,000 bond for some green card applicants. This proposal aims to ensure immigrants can financi...
Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefitsIn a significant policy shift, the Trump administration is reinstating a rule that will directly affect green card applicants. Under the pu...