PERM ban is not just an H-1B problem: Who else could lose their green card path?The US Labor Department’s PERM suspension could affect foreign workers beyond H-1B holders, including some L-1, O-1, TN, E-3 and F-1 OPT wo...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Trump administration’s PERM suspension: Can H-1B workers stay in the US if green card filings are blocked?Indian professionals working at Microsoft and Cognizant may face delays in their green card applications. The suspension affects various st...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
PERM suspension could trap tech workers in a green card visa cycleThe US suspension of Microsoft, Adobe and six other IT services companies from the PERM green card process could leave some H-1B workers st...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
All you need to know as an Indian traveller about the UAE's five-year multiple-entry tourist visa rulesThe UAE has introduced a five-year multiple-entry tourist visa for eligible international visitors, including Indian travellers who meet th...
12 Oct, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Visa denied, trip cancelled: Can travel insurance help you recover your losses?Some insurers now reimburse visa fees if your application is rejected. But modest payouts, exclusions and multiple conditions can limit the...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
US suspension of PERM applications unlikely to impact Indian IT firms significantly: KotakThe US suspension of PERM processing for six major Indian IT companies is unlikely to materially affect their operations or earnings, Kotak...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
US suspends TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, Cognizant and three other firms from PERM green card programmeThe US Labour Department has suspended eight major technology companies from the permanent labour certification programme. This decision ba...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
US proposes $70,000 OPT fee, may deter Indian students from studying thereThe US Department of Homeland Security has put forth a hefty fee proposal for Optional Practical Training applications, causing Indian stud...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
US green card suspension: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, other IT firms' PERM applications already on declineIndian IT companies are experiencing a significant decline in green card applications this year due to a recent suspension. Major firms lik...
10 Oct, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
India slams JD Vance's H-1B remarks, defends Indian workersIndia's external affairs ministry expressed strong disapproval of JD Vance's remarks about H-1B workers, labeling them as deeply offensive....
10 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Beyond America: Top nations where Indian tech professionals can find overseas job prospects and career growthIndian technology professionals are exploring new global opportunities as US immigration policies change. Countries like Australia, Canada,...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
BLS International partners with Signzy to enhance fraud detection in visa processing servicesBLS International has partnered with Signzy to improve its visa and consular services through advanced technology. This collaboration integ...
08 Oct, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
New Zealand student visa approvals for Indians fall to 49.3% in 2026: INZ dataImmigration New Zealand data shows that only 49.3 per cent of offshore student visa applications from India were approved between January 1...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
‘Expatriates may bring their families to the Kingdom’; Saudi Arabia refreshes family visa processSaudi Arabia has introduced a new family visa process for skilled Indian professionals moving to the Kingdom. Eligible workers can now appl...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
US green card rules challenged as USCIS tightens adjustment of status processAn important lawsuit has been initiated to contest the recent policies by USCIS that influence permanent residence applications. The guidel...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
New Zealand changes Parent Resident Visa selection process, effective todayNew Zealand has moved all valid Parent Resident Visa expressions of interest into a single pool from today. For Indian parents, around 90 p...
05 Oct, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
US imposes visa bonds of up to $20,000 on 50 countries; is India on the updated list?The US has expanded its visa bond programme to citizens of 50 countries, requiring some B1/B2 applicants to post bonds of $10,000, $15,000 ...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.51 AM IST