Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row eruptsIran has accused the United States of "political interference in sport" after visa denials for some of its World Cup support staff. The Ira...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
White House invite to PM Modi has flouted protocol, says Ex DiplomatFormer Diplomat Veena Sikri highlights protocol concerns regarding an invitation for Prime Minister Modi. She notes renewed US interest in ...
25 May, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
French citizen on tourist Visa ran restaurant for 15 years in Karnataka, gets ‘leave India’ notice by FRRO Officer via WhatsApp; HC upholds itA French national ran a restaurant in Karnataka for 15 years on a tourist visa. The Karnataka High Court upheld a 'Leave India' notice issu...
13 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdownThe Trump administration is shifting from public, aggressive immigration enforcement tactics to a quieter approach, despite maintaining hig...
02 May, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
US national debt crosses 100% of GDP: America now owes more than its entire economy produces — and the $1 trillion interest payments alone now outpace the PentagonU.S. debt-to-GDP ratio hit 100.2% on March 31: For the first time since the ruins of World War II, the United States national debt has surp...
01 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Kazakhstan’s digital leap: How Central Asia’s tech hub is shaping the future of AI and GovTechKazakhstan is emerging as a key digital hub in Central Asia, backed by a broad national push in artificial intelligence, digital governance...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
US to expand social media checks to more visa categories from March 30The United States is expanding its visa screening to include social media and online presence checks for several additional visa categories...
26 Mar, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Indians face more US visa refusals on social media scrutinyIndians are facing increasing temporary US visa refusals under section 221(g), with stricter background checks, social media vetting, and s...
20 Jan, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
US to update non-immigrant visa interview waiver rules from October 1Starting October 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of State will revise non-immigrant visa rules, requiring most applicants, including children ...
22 Sep, 2025, 12.38 PM IST
US expands interview waiver eligibilty for some visa applicantsThe U.S. Department of State has revised the eligibility criteria for nonimmigrant visa applicants for interview waivers. New rules allow s...
21 Feb, 2025, 11.58 AM IST
India introduces G20 Talent Visa to attract top global scholars and professionalsIndia introduces a special G20 Talent Visa. The visa targets researchers and professionals from G20 nations. It will boost India's science ...
18 Dec, 2024, 04.26 PM IST
NRI Helpdesk: Can you expedite your US visa processing?For our NRI readers, we have started an immigration helpdesk. Write to us at nri.economictimes@gmail.com and our team of experts will addre...
21 May, 2022, 05.16 PM IST
All about business or employment-related travel to the USA during banBear in mind that the travel ban requirements and exceptions are likely to keep changing based upon the state of the pandemic. Thus, before...
02 Jul, 2021, 09.45 AM IST
Legislation introduced in US Congress to protect work authorisation of H-1B spousesH-4 visas are issued only to very close or immediate family members of the H-1B visa holders.
17 Nov, 2018, 07.09 PM IST
MEA, Devyani Khobragade dismiss plea bargain suggestions; demand G-1 visa to ensure full immunityPeople familiar with the developments in South Block claimed that Devyani never accepted the plea bargain offer and dismissed such reports.
10 Jan, 2014, 01.34 AM IST
US delaying G-1 visa to Devyani, India warns of more retaliationThe two countries have been working to ensure that Khobragade gets a fresh ID as diplomat at India’s permanent mission at the UN and be gra...
09 Jan, 2014, 06.13 AM IST