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Australia revises processing priority for skilled and employer-sponsored visasAustralia has revised processing priorities for skilled migration visas, Fragomen said. The new framework prioritises defence, healthcare, ...
This island nation in the Pacific is selling passports for $90,000 — here's what buyers getNauru, a Pacific island nation threatened by rising sea levels, is offering citizenship through a $90,000 investment programme to raise fun...
Darshan Magdum's US visa approved following months-long wait after Boy Throb proved it was a real bandIndian vocalist Darshan Magdum has secured a US O-1 visa after a months-long process in which his viral band, Boy Throb, had to prove to US...
UAE eVisa guide for GCC residents: Who can apply and how to get the entry permitGCC residents can now apply for an electronic entry permit before traveling. This UAE eVisa allows eligible expatriates a stay of up to thi...
Canada keeps study, work permit processing time unchanged for Indians; visitor, super visas take longerCanada's latest update shows study and work permit processing times for India remain stable. Visitor visa applications from India are now t...
US makes visa bond program permanent for 50 countries; India unaffectedThe US State Department will make a visa bond program permanent. This program requires applicants from fifty nations to post bonds. Bonds c...
US proposes tougher J-1 visa compliance, likely affecting Indian scholarsThe US Department of State proposes stricter J-1 visa rules and compliance. New regulations will expand termination powers and sponsor obli...
Canada sharpens focus on study permit finances; proof of funds under scannerImmigration officers are now examining the source and stability of funds more closely, with nearly half of study permit refusals linked to ...
Australia student visa approvals plunge as Indian grants crash 75%Australia has sharply reduced student visa approvals, with grants to Indian applicants plunging 75% in June 2026 from a year earlier, Times...
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...
Egypt to replace visa stickers with QR codes at Cairo airport from August 1; here's what Indian travellers should knowEgypt will launch a digital visa-on-arrival system at Cairo International Airport from August 1, replacing paper visa stickers with QR code...
South Africa launches ETA: Indians can now get digital travel approval in 24-48 hoursSouth Africa has introduced an Electronic Travel Authorisation system for Indian citizens. This digital authorisation allows short-term vis...
Planning to work while studying in Canada? IRCC explains key rules after permit refusals of Indian studentsCanada warns foreign nationals about serious immigration consequences for unauthorized work. Working without a permit risks removal and a f...
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 ...
Canada study permit refusals often come down to paperwork, not moneyApplyBoard's analysis of 2,812 Canadian study permit decisions suggests many students are refused not because they lack funds, but because ...
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...
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...
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...