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Japan to increase visa fees for foreign visitors from July 1Japan is set to significantly hike visa fees for foreigners starting July 1, the first change in 48 years. Single-entry visas will jump fro...
Indian passport, visa services in UAE to pause for five days from June 26Indian passport, visa, and attestation services in the UAE will be temporarily suspended from June 26-30 due to a change in service provide...
Uttarakhand: IMD issues orange alert, authorities on high alert for Char Dham YatraIn view of the alert, the district administration has placed all disaster response systems on high alert, particularly along the pilgrimage...
New Zealand finalises skilled migrant visa changes ahead of August rolloutNew Zealand is updating its skilled migrant and work-to-residence visa programs. New rules begin August 24, 2026. Wage thresholds are simpl...
Qatar introduces new residency rule: What foreign workers need to knowQatar has cut the exit window for foreign workers after residence permit cancellation to just two weeks. Previously, workers had 30 days to...
Saudi Arabia limits instant work visas for new businessesSaudi Arabia has introduced new rules for instant work visas. Newly established businesses can now get up to five visas. Older companies ca...
US Visa Bulletin July 2026: Latest update brings bad news for Indians on the Green Card queueThe US Department of State's July 2026 Visa Bulletin introduces significant shifts for Indian green card seekers. The EB-2 category is now ...
Russia granted over 1,100 'anti-woke' visas to foreigners in 2025Russia welcomed over 1,100 foreign citizens in 2025 with visas for embracing traditional values. This initiative supports those opposing li...
World Cup 2026: Visa expired after just one game for Iran Footballer Mehdi Torabi who is linked to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-IRGC, attended pro-government rallies in Tehran after US-Israel strikesIran national team are commuting from their tournament base in the Mexican border city of Tijuana for their three World Cup group-stage m...
UK extends deadline for migrants to replace physical immigration documents with e-visasThe UK has extended the validity of expired Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) for accessing immigrati...
India to change passport, visa service provider in UAE from July 1A new service provider will manage Indian passport, visa, and consular services across the UAE starting July 1, 2026. Al Hind Tours and Tra...
Saudi Arabia to require Premium Residency holders to obtain dedicated work permitsSaudi Arabia's Premium Residency holders must now secure a dedicated work permit via the Qiwa digital platform, costing SR100. This new req...
Trump administration challenges judge’s order on $100,000 H-1B visa feeThe Trump administration is appealing a federal judge's decision that invalidated a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. A Boston court...
US reaches EB-5 visa limit for Indian applicants, new issuances paused until OctoberThe US has exhausted its FY2026 EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas for Indian applicants, halting further issuances until October 1, 2026. Thi...
Kuwait temporarily suspends issuance of commercial visit visas for all nationalitiesKuwait has temporarily halted the issuance of commercial visit visas for all nationalities, impacting business travel. This suspension, wit...
US cracks down on 'birth tourism' networks, revokes hundreds of visasThe US has dismantled overseas "birth tourism" networks, revoking hundreds of visas for foreign nationals who traveled to give birth and se...
Neeraj Sharma case: How fake job offers triggered major H-1B visa fraud probe in the USUS H1-B visa fraud: A major US immigration fraud probe targets 17 naturalised citizens. Neeraj Sharma, an Indian-origin CEO, faces denatura...
Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, bans 27 othersKuwait has restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries, prohibiting hiring from 27 others under new Interior Ministry r...
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...
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful, US judge rulesA United States judge has ruled a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas unlawful. President Donald Trump had announced this fee in September. The ...