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Planning a Germany trip? Here's how to apply for a Schengen visaIndian citizens planning a trip to Germany require a Schengen visa for short stays. The application involves submitting documents like a pa...- US to offer B1/B2 visa interview appointments within 10 days for additional $750 feeThe US State Department will launch a pilot programme from July 1 allowing certain consulates to offer B1/B2 visa applicants interview appo...
- Interim leadership: Delivering results through trust and integrityGlobal challenges are shortening CEO tenures, creating leadership gaps. Interim managers offer a solution. This practice, seen in ancient R...
- Applying for a US visa? This Indian city could get you an interview sooner than othersUS visa wait times in India show significant variation. Visitor visa appointments can take up to nine months in cities like Mumbai. New Del...
- No hope of US visa situation improving, say immigration experts as H-1B slots vanishIndian professionals in the US are experiencing significant H-1B visa stamping delays. New interview appointments are unavailable this year...
- US begins rolling out FIFA Pass to fast-track visas for 2026 World Cup visitorsFootball fans heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States can now benefit from a new visa program. FIFA Pass offers priority in...
- US Embassy in India advises applicants to follow only rescheduled dates for visa interviewsThe US Embassy in India has issued a new advisory for visa applicants. Applicants must now adhere to the rescheduled appointment dates sent...
- US consulate in Chennai reopens, resumes visa processing servicesThe US Consulate General in Chennai announced on Thursday, October 23, 2025, that it has reopened and restarted visa application processing...
- US to end most visa interview waivers from September 2; Dropbox facility scrapped for H, L, F, M, J visa renewalsBig changes are coming for US visa seekers. Starting September 2, 2025, most people applying for US non-immigrant visas must attend an in-p...
- US fall intake hit by visa chaos: Consultants warn of 70–80% drop in Indian studentsAmerican universities are anticipating a significant drop in Indian student enrollment this fall, potentially up to 70%, due to US visa app...
- Italy makes biometric requirement mandatory for long-term visas; international students to be affected mostItaly will require biometric data collection for all long-term Schengen visa applicants from January 2025, necessitating in-person visits f...
- US consulates in India to remain shut on January 9. What happens to your visa appointment?The US consulates in India will close on January 9 to observe former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, as per an Executive Order. Applicant...
- US eyes new consulate in Bengaluru to shorten long visa wait times for Indian applicantsThe US will open a Bengaluru consulate next month to streamline visa processes, boost trade, and enhance Bengaluru's global tech hub status...
- US Embassy introduces new visa appointment rules to cut wait times in IndiaThe US Embassy in India will implement a new visa appointment rescheduling policy from January 1, 2025, allowing one free reschedule. Subse...
- Indian Consulate in NY cautions community against using unscrupulous agents for consular servicesIndia's New York Consulate warns the Indian community against fraudulent travel agents overcharging for consular services and submitting fa...
- Your US visa wait time is set to reduce as more slots is expected to open soonThe Hyderabad facility is expected to be fully staffed and is expected to process around 3,500 visa applications a day, he said. It will be...
- Former UP Governor Romesh Bhandari passes awayFormer UP Governor and ex-foreign secretary Romesh Bhandari died here last night after a prolonged illness.
- Will the new US visa system lead to delays and higher costs?Questions are being raised over the likely delays which could result from strict laws on data transfer from the offsite facilitation centre...
- US eases visa application norms for IndiansChildren under seven years of age are not required to appear for a non-immigrant visa interview after completed visa form is submitted.
- US-bound people can advance their visa appointmentsIndians bound for America can now expect to face lesser procedural hassles, with the US Embassy mobilising additional resources to eliminat...
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