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Ireland extends UK visa-linked travel waiver ahead of Christmas; are Indians eligible?Ireland is extending its Short-Stay Visa Waiver Programme until December 31, 2026. Nationals from eligible countries, including India, can ...- 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...
- 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...
- Kazakhstan introduces QazETA travel authorisation for Indians, makes electronic approval mandatory from July 2027The Embassy of India in Astana has issued an advisory for Indian nationals travelling to Kazakhstan, highlighting the country's new QazETA ...
- UAE launches digital ATA Carnet system, becoming first country outside Europe to adopt paperless customs processThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the eATA Carnet system, becoming the first country outside Europe to adopt the digital customs ...
- Schengen travel rules to change in 2027 as Europe introduces new ETIAS authorisationTravellers from visa-exempt countries visiting the Schengen Area will need a new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIA...
- US H-1B grace period proposal draws 31,383 comments as job-loss concerns growA Trump administration proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period that allows laid-off H-1B visa holders to find new jobs in the United ...
- 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...
- 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...
- South Africa expands Electronic Travel Authorization to Indian travellersSouth Africa's Electronic Travel Authorization system now allows online visa applications for 53 countries including India. The new ETA sys...
- 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, ...
- Incorrect HRA or deduction claims? How Section 270AA may offer relief from 200% penaltyIncorrect tax claims may expose taxpayers to a 200% penalty for misreporting and prosecution in appropriate cases. Section 270AA offers con...
- UAE Golden Visa: International graduates from top 100 universities can qualify for 10-year residencyThe UAE has rolled out a remarkable 10-year Golden Visa aimed at graduates from the world's top 100 universities. Candidates must boast a m...
- UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood scraps 15-year settlement wait for migrant care workers earning £25,000The UK government has revised its immigration settlement rules, particularly for foreign care workers. Eligible care workers can now qualif...
- New Zealand to remove 17 occupations from Green List Work to Residence pathway from March 2027Effective March 8, 2027, New Zealand will revise its Green List Work to Residence visa pathways, eliminating 17 specific occupations. While...
- US Midterm Elections 2026: Could the SMARTER Act change how Indians get US Green Cards?With the upcoming midterm elections, a new immigration proposal in Congress could reshape the future of green cards and family sponsorship,...
- Austria opens Working Holiday visa programme to Indians aged 18-30, including 11 other countriesYoung Indians can now embrace adventure through Austria's Working Holiday Programme, allowing them to explore the country while engaging in...
- 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 ...
- US Green Card lottery 2027: Court blocks reopening of Diversity Visa programme; what applicants should knowThe US Diversity Visa lottery programme for 2027 is currently suspended due to ongoing legal disputes. A federal appeals court has temporar...
- New Zealand expands business visitor visa rules and specialist work visa eligibility for foreign professionals and providersNew Zealand has expanded the scope of activities permitted under its Business Visitor Visa for foreign nationals. Indian professionals plan...
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