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New Zealand changes parent visa rules from October 2026: 90% by queue, 10% via ballot systemNew Zealand will implement a hybrid selection system for its Parent Resident Visa category starting October 5, 2026. Approximately ninety p...
BLS International reports revenues of Rs 891 cr for Q1FY27, PAT at Rs 202 crBLS International reported a 25% year-on-year rise in Q1 revenue to Rs 891 crore, while net profit increased 11.4% to Rs 202 crore. EBITDA ...
Aware of delays in processing of visa applications by Canada of some retired GoI officials: GovernmentIndia's government acknowledges specific delays in Canadian visa processing. These delays affect retired central government and MEA officia...
Over 5 lakh UK visas issued to Indians as Britain completes eVisa rolloutIndia remains a key UK travel market, with over 500,000 visas granted to its citizens. The United Kingdom has fully transitioned to a digit...
China tightens business visas for Indians, disrupting manufacturing operationsIndian executives report significant difficulties obtaining Chinese business visas recently. Visa application approvals have dropped sharpl...
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement rules get tougher: Could one missing document cost you?USCIS now rejects incomplete visa and green card applications immediately. Applicants must submit all required documents from the outset. T...
US employers rethink H-1B talent strategy as Trump policies tighten: Envoy GlobalUS employers are changing hiring and retention strategies for foreign professionals. This shift occurs as H-1B program changes make it more...
Indian Consulate in Dubai prioritises Tatkal passport backlog, aims for zero pendency before Independence DayThe Indian Consulate in Dubai is clearing urgent passport applications before Independence Day. Priority is given to Tatkal category applic...
New Zealand eases resident visa health rules; Hepatitis B, C no longer automatic hurdleNew Zealand has eased health assessment rules for resident visa applicants. Hepatitis B and C are no longer high-cost conditions for migran...
Biden ex-adviser Ajay Bhutoria calls new US immigration rule ‘step backwards’USCIS now denies incomplete immigration applications without requesting more evidence. This policy change impacts thousands of Indian appli...
USCIS empowers officers to deny incomplete immigration benefit requestsUSCIS officers now have discretion to deny incomplete immigration applications. Applicants must provide all required documents to establish...
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...
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...
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...