Visa barriers push students from US and UK to Asia and Europe, global survey showsInternational students are shifting their preferences towards universities in Asia and Europe rather than traditional destinations. The sur...
12 Nov, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
US proposes tougher H-1B visa extension scrutiny and over 2 lakh foreign worker petitions could be affected annuallyThe US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed removing a rule that requires immigration officers to give weight to previous app...
12 Nov, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
IATO welcomes simplification of Indian visa regimeThe Indian Association of Tour Operators has welcomed the government's efforts to simplify the visa process. The number of main visa catego...
12 Nov, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Number of main visa categories cut from 13 to 9: Move aimed at boosting arrivals of tourists, patients, students, researchers, investorsThe Union home ministry has streamlined India's visa regime by reducing main visa categories from 13 to 9. Additionally, sub-categories hav...
11 Nov, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Centre cuts visa categories from 13 to 9, reduces application form fields by up to 70%India has announced changes to its visa regime by reducing the main categories from 13 to nine. The number of sub-categories has also been ...
11 Nov, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
New Zealand moves visitor visa applications online, changing the process for Indian tourists and business travellersNew Zealand has moved most visitor visa applications to its enhanced Immigration Online system, ending the use of several older online form...
11 Nov, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
H-1B visas in focus :IBM to end green card sponsorship for roles in biggest unitIBM is ending H-1B visa and green card sponsorship for most roles in its consulting division, its largest business unit with more than 150,...
10 Nov, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
US flags visa fraud involving sham staffing firms and fake student records, warns applicantsThe US State Department has exposed multiple visa fraud schemes involving sham staffing companies, forged employment documents and fake aca...
10 Nov, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Dubai changes visa rules in 2026, expands visa-on-arrival access and relaxes property visa criteriaDubai has introduced several visa changes in 2026 that could affect Indian travellers, property owners, foreign professionals and long-term...
10 Nov, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
New Zealand changes residence rules for parents with unlawfully staying children from November 12New Zealand will tighten its residence rules from November 12, 2026, preventing parents and other secondary applicants from securing reside...
10 Nov, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Soaring fares fail to ground year-end international travel plansDespite a 25% increase in international airfares, bookings for year-end overseas holidays among Indians have risen by one-third. Many trave...
10 Nov, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Lithuania changes residence permit rules, creating fresh hurdles for Indian workers and studentsIn a move to tighten immigration control, Lithuania has established new residence permit rules that pose challenges for foreign nationals, ...
06 Nov, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Govt eases passport, visa rules for foreign nationals residing in IndiaThe Union home ministry has announced relaxed passport and visa requirements for certain foreign nationals. These amendments apply to indiv...
06 Nov, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Centre relaxes passport, visa rules for select foreign nationals; revises Nepal, Bhutan travel normsThe Centre has announced amendments to immigration rules for several categories of foreign nationals residing in India. Pakistani citizens ...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Sentiment boost for students chasing the American dream as election verdict could temper Trump’s immigration agendaThe recent midterm elections in the United States have raised hopes for Indian students aspiring to study there. Experts believe that while...
05 Nov, 2026, 01.31 AM IST
US Midterm elections 2026: Who really controls H-1B visas, green cards and student visas for Indians?As the US Midterm elections approach, their results may have profound implications for immigration regulations regarding visas. Congress's ...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Australia's new biometric rule for Indian visa applicants: Who will have to comply? High Commission clarifiesAustralian High Commission in India has exclusively mentioned that Australia’s expanded biometric requirements will cover most temporary an...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.18 PM IST