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Australia to tighten visa rules from October 31, with tougher character checksOn October 31, 2026, Australia will enforce stricter rules for visa refusal and cancellations, emphasizing public safety. The criteria will...- US visa wait times: India faces 12-month wait for visitor visa slots, 6.5 months for work visasIndian applicants seeking US business and tourist visas currently face long waiting periods for interview appointments. Mumbai has a wait t...
- Australia’s new arrival control law raises questions for students and workers returning homeNew amendments grant the Minister for Home Affairs of Australia enforces visa-specific restrictions. Currently, these guidelines primarily ...
- Trump's immigration crackdown hits Indians hard. Rubio says it's not personalUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected concerns that the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is aimed at India, saying the...
- India-New Zealand FTA brings in new work visas and longer post-study rights for IndiansThe India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement introduces new work visa options for Indian professionals and students. Indian PhD graduates can...
- Trump administration says it has revoked over 300,000 visasThe Trump administration has increased visa revocations, surpassing 300,000 since January 2025. Rights advocates criticize this crackdown, ...
- US legal immigration falls by half as visa restrictions reshape entry routes: ExplainedLegal immigration to United States fell sharply in February 2026, with immigrant visa issuances dropping dramatically. The Trump administra...
- UK study visa applications hit a five-year low as universities face billions in lost economic benefits: ExplainedIn the UK, study visa applications have decreased by 10.3 percent compared to last year, hitting a five-year low. The decline is attributed...
- US midterm elections 2026: What could change for H-1B & green cards as US' immigration rules face a poll testThe looming US midterm elections are set to play a crucial role in shaping immigration policy, particularly concerning H-1B visas. Various ...
- H-1B workers from India, China take US jobs with cheaper labour, says Congressman Riley MooreUS Congressman Riley Moore has argued that H-1B visa holders are displacing American graduates in the workforce. He cited statistics indica...
- JD Vance defends US immigration policy, says social cohesion must be a priorityIn a recent town hall meeting, US Vice President JD Vance stood by the Trump administration's immigration policy, which emphasizes communit...
- United Kingdom considers a new investor visa for wealthy foreigners ahead of the October budgetThe UK government is considering a new investor visa to attract wealthy individuals and support economic growth. Proposals include various ...
- UK universities face stricter visa rules as student withdrawals rise to 10.5%Indian students applying to UK universities face a tougher visa environment as stricter compliance rules for universities coincide with a s...
- US scraps automatic work permit extensions, raising concerns for Indian H-1B visa holdersIn a recent development, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially finalised a rule that puts an end to automatic work autho...
- Australia Work and Holiday- Subclass 462 Explained: Indians have limited opportunities to live, travel, and workThe Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement opens the door for young Indians to join the Work and Holiday visa program. Wi...
- World's strongest passports: UAE leads, US ranks 10th; where does India stand?The United Arab Emirates leads the 2026 Passport Index with a Mobility Score of 182 and access to 182 destinations. India stands at the 72n...
- Australia’s NSW proposes new migration pathway for regional workers; Indians may benefitNew South Wales is consulting on a proposed state-led Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) that could expand employer-sponsored migra...
- Australia migration: Coalition plans 650,000 cut in temporary migrants over four yearsAustralia's opposition Coalition plans to limit temporary migrant numbers by 650,000 within four years, which includes stricter student vis...
- Australian opposition party vows 'biggest cut to immigration' in country's historyAustralia’s conservative opposition has proposed what it calls the country’s biggest immigration cut, targeting a reduction of 650,000 temp...
- Australia tightens student visa rules, limits dependants for international studentsAustralia has put in place stricter rules for student visas to tackle issues like visa hopping and to manage onshore applications better. P...
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