Japan raises the bar on residency. Cue the outrageJapan is considering tougher permanent residency rules as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government reshapes immigration policy. Proposed ...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Harvard, Stanford, Yale under scanner: Trump expands fight against elite colleges with focus on 'the diversity problem'The Trump administration is widening its campaign against US universities, shifting from antisemitism investigations towards diversity prog...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
US govt tightens work rules for international studentsA federal memo dated Aug. 24 said the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), part of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, had "obs...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Trump administration pauses Diversity Visa Lottery after Brown University shooting suspect entered US through programHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the suspension of the diversity visa lottery program following a deadly shooting. The acc...
19 Dec, 2025, 02.26 PM IST
Brown University urges DHS to withdraw proposed fixed visa rule for international studentsA proposed DHS regulation could end "duration of status" for F, J, and I visa holders, imposing fixed admission periods and stricter academ...
11 Oct, 2025, 08.51 AM IST
Australia urged to slash $2,000 student visa fee for short-term programsAustralian international education bodies are urging the government to halve the $2,000 student visa fee, citing its negative impact on sho...
26 Sep, 2025, 12.33 PM IST
US moves to tighten identity checks for some applicants in green card lottery processThe US Department of State proposes a new rule for the Diversity Visa Program, requiring applicants to upload passport scans to combat frau...
06 Aug, 2025, 12.10 PM IST
Want to visit the US? Trump’s new rule could cost you a jaw-dropping $15,000 bond. Which countries' citizens will get waive off?USA visa bond would not apply to citizens of countries enrolled in the Visa Waiver Program and could be waived for others depending on an a...
04 Aug, 2025, 10.55 PM IST
Trump re-affirms his stance on immigration as H-1B debate rages onTrump endorses Elon Musk's pro-skilled immigration stance amid H-1B visa debates, highlighting the contribution of hardworking legal immigr...
31 Dec, 2024, 05.42 PM IST
Study Abroad: Challenges and opportunities for Indian studentsStudying abroad has long been a cherished aspiration for many Indian students, offering opportunities for global careers and expanded knowl...
30 May, 2024, 12.37 PM IST
Antigua, Grenada, Dominica: Citizenship-related visas explainedCaribbean's CBI programs offer diverse benefits like visa-free travel, low living costs, and multiple citizenships. Antigua, Grenada, and D...
06 May, 2024, 01.42 PM IST
Saudi Arabia introduces new study visa program for international studentsSaudi Arabia has introduced an educational visa service for international students, aiming to simplify the process for those wishing to stu...
04 Mar, 2024, 01.08 PM IST
Canada, Dubai, Ireland: The new startup visa destinations for young entrepreneursYoung entrepreneurs, grappling with funding shortages and talent deficits, turn to startup visa programs in Canada, Dubai, and Ireland. The...
05 Feb, 2024, 01.40 PM IST
These are the easiest ways you can get a Green CardWhile the American Dream attracts hundreds and thousands of immigrants who permanently relocate to the nation, only a few can acquire a gre...
02 May, 2022, 05.20 PM IST
Legislation introduced in the House of Representatives to overhaul H-1B visa systemIntroduced on Thursday by Congressman Mo Brooks from Alabama, the American Jobs First Act seeks to sops employers from hiring foreign H-1B ...
02 Oct, 2020, 08.08 AM IST
District Court Judge order leaves many US visa lottery winners out of luckA federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to save more than 9,000 U.S.slots for visa lottery winners affected by the go...
01 Oct, 2020, 08.17 AM IST
Republican Ted Cruz introduces bill to raise H-1B salary to $110K per annumCruz has introduced a bill in the US Senate to make minimum salary of H-1B worker at $110,000 per annum, saying it will prevent employers f...
12 Dec, 2015, 12.42 AM IST