US to vet social media of foreign journalists applying for visas, report saysThe US State Department will now screen foreign journalists' social media accounts. This initiative expands a Trump administration policy t...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
China tightens business visas for Indians, disrupting manufacturing operationsIndian executives report significant difficulties obtaining Chinese business visas recently. Visa application approvals have dropped sharpl...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
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...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
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...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
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...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
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...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Oman makes short trips easier with free 14-day tourist visaOman has introduced a free 14-day tourist visa for citizens of selected countries under new regulations aimed at boosting tourism. The visa...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
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, ...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
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...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
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...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
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...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Canadian citizenship by descent: These 2 documents are key for Indian-origin families applying under new IRCC rulesCanada's citizenship by descent rules now prioritize original birth and marriage certificates. Applicants must submit documents issued by t...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
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...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
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 ...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
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...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
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...
27 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
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 ...
24 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST