US court restores automatic H-4 EAD extensions for seven spouses; relief limitedA US court overturned a rule ending H-4 EAD automatic extensions for seven individuals. This ruling does not apply nationwide, requiring ot...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Trump administration’s $100,000 OPT fee proposal clears White House review: What Indian students need to knowA proposed $100,000 fee could impact international students' work opportunities in the US. This significant charge might affect students an...
13 Sep, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Visa squeeze in the West sends Indians packing for homeWestern visa rules are tightening, impacting skilled Indian professionals seeking overseas employment. Rising sponsorship costs and stricte...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
From frozen borders to a fragile thaw: The India-China story since GalwanPrime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping will meet amid improved India-China relations. A deadly 2020 border clash led to increased scr...
12 Sep, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
India to grant Thai nationals free 30-day e-Tourist visa with double entry till 2027Thai nationals can now receive a free 30-day e-Tourist visa with double entry. This special arrangement is available through the official I...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Indians can visit UAE to seek jobs without a local employer or sponsor: What you need to knowIndian professionals can now explore job opportunities in Dubai. The Dubai job exploration visit visa allows them to attend interviews and ...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Navi Mumbai International Airport gets one-year landing charge waiver for international flightsNavi Mumbai International Airport gets AERA nod to waive off landing charges for international flights. Aviation regulator AERA approved a ...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Xi Jinping's India visit to help diplomatic thaw, but business ties bound by suspicionXi Jinping’s India visit could signal a diplomatic thaw between India and China, but business ties remain stuck in a maze of investment cur...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Germany beats US as top study-abroad choice for Indians as students chase cheaper degrees & clearer job routesGermany has overtaken the US as the top study-abroad choice among Indian students in upGrad’s 2026 survey, with preference for Germany jump...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Trump’s H-1B crackdown hurts Indian IT, but the industry saw it comingIndian IT’s H-1B dependence was shrinking well before Donald Trump’s latest immigration crackdown. New H-1B approvals for seven major India...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Trump backs H-1B visa fee proposal to boost American worker hiring and trainingPresident Trump proposed a new fee on H-1B visa petitions. This measure aims to encourage companies to hire American workers first. The Dep...
08 Sep, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
H-1B fee hike: Trump plan could push cost above $200,000A proposed $103,265 fee for H-1B petitions could raise sponsorship costs significantly. Indian professionals, who dominate H-1B approvals, ...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Zero-fee travel credit card: Unlimited airport lounge access, 10% rewards on UPI transactions – Is this new co-branded card for you?How about a card that not only offers airport privileges but also earns rewards on every eligible spend and UPI transaction, with zero fore...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
India resumes employment visa applications for Canadians in Canada with new pre-approval processIndian consular posts in Canada have resumed accepting employment visa applications. Applicants must now obtain pre-approval before submitt...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
UK announces major immigration rule changes from October 2026The UK has announced wide-ranging immigration rule changes from October 8, covering Erasmus+, protections for modern slavery and domestic a...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
New Zealand to open new Visa Application Centre in Tonga from September 14New Zealand will open a new visa centre in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, on September 14, 2026. This centre will allow customers to access visa servic...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Trump leaves no legal immigration pathway in the US untouched: How his curbs affect workers, students and familiesTrump’s immigration crackdown now reaches beyond the H-1B programme, affecting students, families, investors, asylum seekers and temporary ...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.39 AM IST