Over 9 million passengers clear Dubai airport immigration in six months via Smart Gates; clearance time drops to 3.4 secondsDubai's smart travel system processed over 9.4 million passengers in early 2026. Smart Gates facilitated immigration for over nine million ...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Which German language exam do you need for study, work or a visa?German language exams are essential for those moving to Germany for education or employment. Recognised tests like TestDaF and Goethe-Zerti...
07 Jul, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
New Zealand to shift Group, Tour Escort visitor visa applications to enhanced online system from August 24New Zealand will transition visitor visa applications to an enhanced online system. This move is part of a broader initiative to modernize ...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Indian citizens in UAE can now book passport, visa appointments onlineIndian missions in the UAE have launched an online appointment system for passport, visa, and attestation services to manage high demand an...
06 Jul, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
A new ICE facility in US could speed up deportations for families and kidsThe Trump administration is establishing a new 528-bed facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, to expedite migrant deportations. This "staging a...
06 Jul, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Canada eases Super Visa wait for Indians; study permits slow despite steady work, visitor visasCanada slashes processing time for Indian Super Visa applicants to just 50 days, a significant drop from 66 days. While work and visitor vi...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Trump administration cannot hold migrants without bond hearings past 90 days, court rulesA U.S. appeals court has ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot hold individuals for over 90 days without offering a chance ...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
As H-1B registrations decline, summit to spotlight immigrant founders' role in US innovationA key summit in San Francisco this October will spotlight immigrant entrepreneurs' vital role in US innovation, amidst tightening immigrati...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
New Zealand may implement stricter immigration rules for IndiansNew Zealand is reportedly set to implement stricter immigration rules specifically targeting Indian nationals, a move that could strain dip...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Canada updates citizenship-by-descent document rules after reviewCanada's citizenship-by-descent application process has seen updated guidance following a review of certificates issued under Bill C-3. Imm...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
What to know about Spain's legalisation program for immigrantsSpain's recent initiative to legalize undocumented immigrants has seen an overwhelming response, with nearly a million applications receive...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Indian passport, visa appointment suspension in UAE extended till July 1Indian consular services in the UAE will be limited to emergencies until July 1, 2026, due to administrative changes. From July 2, Alhind T...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
New Zealand to end at-home Occupational English Test for immigration applications from July 13New Zealand immigration will no longer accept at-home Occupational English Test (OET) results from July 13, 2026. Applicants must now compl...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Canada tightens scrutiny of language tests in immigration under new fraud-detection rulesCanada has tightened its immigration language test checks, implementing new verification procedures from June 23, 2026, to combat fraud. Im...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Indian passport, visa services to move to a new system in UAE. Here's what changes from July 1Indian passport, visa, and consular services in the UAE are set for a major overhaul from July 1, 2026, with Alhind Tours and Travels LLC t...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
What is India’s new hub-and-spoke model and how will airport immigration change?India has launched its ambitious hub-and-spoke aviation strategy, aiming to simplify international travel for citizens in smaller cities. T...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
MHA adds West Bengal's Haldia Seaport to immigration checkpoints listHaldia seaport in West Bengal has officially been designated as an immigration checkpoint, becoming India's 41st such facility. This move b...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.31 PM IST