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India warns citizens in Canada against fraud callers claiming to be consulate officialsIndian citizens in Canada are receiving scam calls. Fraudsters are pretending to be consulate officials. They are asking for personal infor...
Planning a Thailand vacation? Check visa requirements, best time to visit and moreThailand is a popular destination for Indian travelers, but entry requirements are changing in 2026. The visa-free entry scheme for Indian ...
Pandit ji salary in US: How much does Hindu priest earn in America? Techies are 'ready to quit' their jobs after hearing the numbersA viral video has highlighted the significant earnings of Hindu priests, known as pandit jis, in the United States. These religious workers...
US reaches EB-5 visa limit for Indian applicants, new issuances paused until OctoberThe US has exhausted its FY2026 EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas for Indian applicants, halting further issuances until October 1, 2026. Thi...
India warns citizens in Canada against fraudsters posing as consulate officialsIndian nationals in Canada are warned by the Consulate General of India in Toronto about fraudulent calls. Scammers are impersonating consu...
Neeraj Sharma case: How fake job offers triggered major H-1B visa fraud probe in the USUS H1-B visa fraud: A major US immigration fraud probe targets 17 naturalised citizens. Neeraj Sharma, an Indian-origin CEO, faces denatura...
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...
H-1B workers get relief as US court scraps $100,000 fee; employers may accelerate filingsA US federal judge struck down the $100,000 fee for fresh H-1B petitions, deeming it an unlawful tax. This ruling could encourage more appl...
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...
Trump administration to revoke citizenship of 17 people, including an Indian-origin businessmanThe US Department of Justice is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 naturalized Americans, including an Indian-origin businessman accus...
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...
US to offer B1/B2 visa interview appointments within 10 days for additional $750 feeThe US State Department will launch a pilot programme from July 1 allowing certain consulates to offer B1/B2 visa applicants interview appo...
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 ...
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...
The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade agoThe US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and ma...
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...
One in six Indian Schengen visa applications were rejected in 2025 — these countries denied the mostIn 2025, over 181,000 Schengen visa applications from India were rejected, resulting in a 15.8% non-issuance rate. While India was a major ...