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...
Who is Neeraj Sharma, the Indian-American CEO set to lose US citizenship over H-1B visa fraud for jobs that never existed?An Indian-origin businessman, Neeraj Sharma, is at the center of a US immigration fraud case. Authorities are seeking to revoke his citizen...
'Not enough ties to...': Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia entrepreneur denied US visa despite building company with 100+ employeesSwapnil Srivastav, an Asian entrepreneur, was not given a US tourist visa despite building a successful venture-backed startup employing ov...
'If America won't get Indian brains...': Former Meta executive and founder warns US on H1B visa, says jobs would go to Bangalore anywayA federal court struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Former Meta engineer Zach Wilson praised this, highlighting the talent pool in India....
FIFA 2026: Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournamentIran's football federation states its World Cup ticket allocation has been cancelled. This leaves fans who planned travel unable to see the...
Trump calls court freeze on $100,000 H-1B fee ‘crazy’ and 'hurting our country'US President Donald Trump slammed federal judges for blocking his administration's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling the system "crazy". W...
Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling striking down $100,000 H-1B visa feeIndian diaspora groups in the US have lauded a federal court's decision to strike down the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it a fair move f...
US lawmakers cheer as court blocks $100,000 H-1B fee in major blow to Trump visa curbsUS lawmakers welcomed a court ruling blocking a proposed USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, despite White House plans to appeal. The decision cruci...
Pakistan issues 737 visas to Indian pilgrims for Guru Arjan Dev Ji Martyrdom Day eventsPakistan has granted 737 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims. They will travel to Pakistan for events commemorating the Martyrdom Day of Guru Arj...
America’s formula for attracting Indian tech talent is hard to copy, but nations are still tryingDespite growing global competition, United States continues to be the top choice for Indian tech professionals. This enduring appeal stems ...
Lufthansa Group welcomes visa-free airport transit for Indian nationals via GermanyIndian travellers will now enjoy visa-free transit through German airports when heading to other countries, a move effective June 3, 2026. ...
US visa laws do not target India; H-1B rules part of global framework, clarifies State Dept officialA senior US State Department official stated that US visa laws are applied uniformly across all countries, including India, dispelling conc...
US optimistic about progress in trade talks with India; deal a priority: State DeptThe US is optimistic about trade negotiations with India, with a bilateral trade deal remaining a priority for the Trump administration. St...
'Phone completely inactive, haven't heard...': US visa holder denied entry at Los Angeles airport, held by CBP, family left without contact for daysA B1/B2 visa holder was denied entry at LAX and has been held by CBP for days, with family unable to contact him. Reports suggest a possibl...
Indians can now transit through German airports without a visaIndian citizens will no longer require an airport transit visa when traveling through German airports to a third country. This new regulati...
Govt amends immigration rules: 180-day registration window relaxed, online appeals introducedNew rules for foreigners in India are now in effect. Those on visas for 180 days or less must register before their visa expires to stay lo...
A record 1.15 million Indians applied for Schengen visas in 2025 — here's where they want to goIndian demand for European travel surged in 2025, with a record 1.15 million Schengen visa applications filed, making India the third-large...