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700,000 green card seekers in limbo; applying anew from home country to be challengingSome 540,000 family-based and around 170,000 employment-based green card applications are currently pending with the US Citizenship and Imm...
US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fansThe United States said Wednesday it would ease its system of demanding bond payments of visa applicants for certain fans seeking to come fo...
Why New Zealand is emerging strongly in India’s study abroad resetThe India-New Zealand FTA signals a significant shift in international student mobility, with New Zealand emerging as a primary choice for ...
BLS International loses key contract in UAE; Indian Embassy appoints new firmBLS International has lost its UAE consular services contract, with Alhind Tours and Travels set to take over passport, visa and related se...
Indian students in Ireland rose from 700 to over 9,000 over past decade: ReportIndian students are increasingly choosing Ireland for higher education, with interest surging 38% in 2024 despite a global dip in outbound ...
Cash-for-visa allegations complicate Canada’s race for global talentCanada's Start-up Visa Program has faced significant issues. Immigrators uncovered many questionable applications. Many applicants appeared...
US raises checks for P-1 and O-1 visa applications, targeting artists & athletes ahead of FIFA World CupUS immigration authorities are intensifying scrutiny of P-1 and O-1 visa petitions, demanding signed venue contracts for all listed tour da...
Tight Canada visa scrutiny hits Indian students hardMany Indian students are finding it harder to get into Canadian universities. This year, nearly half of applicants for autumn intake are fa...
Canada's immigration data: Student visas see only 43% approval, work permits 69% in early 2025Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada data reveals varied approval rates. Family sponsorship and certain economic programs show stro...
US Embassy in India issues strict new rule for DS-160 application form. Miss it and risk rejectionThe U.S. has introduced stricter visa screening measures requiring applicants, particularly under the F, M, and J non-immigrant categories,...
Indians eye other visa routes amid H-1B uncertainty, layoffsThe new Donald Trump administration has tightened scrutiny of H-1B visas since taking office early this year. According to the data from th...
Canada sees sharp drop in Indian student permits as visa rules tightenCanada is becoming a less attractive destination for Indian students due to stricter visa rules and increased financial requirements. Study...
Vacation or interrogation? Canada warns travellers their phones may be searched at US borderCanada has issued a new travel advisory warning citizens entering the US to expect increased scrutiny, including potential searches of phon...
Indian students in panic as Canada tightens study visa rulesStudy abroad consultants in India are experiencing a surge in inquiries due to Canada's new stricter immigration regulations. Students and ...
Canada gives immigration officials more power to cancel study and work permitsCanada has amplified its immigration regulations, empowering border officers to revoke temporary resident documents like study and work per...
India-Canada row may throw a spanner in travel works of manyThe diplomatic crisis between India and Canada may result in stricter visa processing and increased security checks for Indian nationals. T...
Canada turning away more foreigners, approving fewer visas in border crackdownCanada is tightening its immigration policies by rejecting more visas and turning away visitors at the border. The move comes as Prime Mini...
Reports on Indian students facing deportation from Canada turns spotlight on unscrupulous agentsAccording to news reports, the scam was carried out by a Punjab based visa agent Brijesh Mishra who took around ₹16 lakh from each student ...
Canada trumps US, opens H-1B doors to IndiansCanada is set to welcome 3,10,000 new permanent residents under the Global Skills Strategy programme.
Visa misuse investigation: Infosys likely to reach a settlement with US todayA potential settlement with the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas is expected to be announced on Wednesday.