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...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
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 ...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
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...
12 Jan, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
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...
09 Dec, 2025, 12.06 PM IST
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...
16 Nov, 2025, 08.45 AM IST
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...
12 Sep, 2025, 11.18 AM IST
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,...
26 Jun, 2025, 01.10 PM IST
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...
07 Jun, 2025, 06.01 AM IST
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...
25 May, 2025, 10.14 AM IST
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...
06 Apr, 2025, 08.48 PM IST
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 ...
02 Mar, 2025, 08.28 AM IST
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...
14 Feb, 2025, 01.29 PM IST
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...
17 Oct, 2024, 09.58 PM IST
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...
03 Sep, 2024, 05.02 PM IST
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 ...
23 Mar, 2023, 10.55 AM IST
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.
24 Apr, 2019, 08.36 AM IST
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.
30 Oct, 2013, 03.17 AM IST