Asian countries boost international student recruitment as US, UK, Canada, Australia tighten rulesAsian nations are increasing international student recruitment as Western countries tighten rules. China, Japan, and South Korea are expand...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
28-year-old secured H-1B visa after 2 years, but left US just 2 months later; explains the reason behind quitting a six figure job and returning home without another offerA 28-year-old Indian data scientist left her six-figure US job just two months after her employer-sponsored H-1B was selected, returning to...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Indian Consulate in Dubai warns UAE Indians against biometric data fraudIndian nationals in the UAE face warnings from their consulate regarding fraudulent agents. These agents offer services for visa regularisa...
31 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
H-4 EAD proposal explained: Who could lose work rights in the US and what happens next?In a potential policy shift, the US Department of Homeland Security has suggested ending H-4 EAD eligibility for spouses, significantly aff...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Gujarat families rush to secure EB-5 visa for US permanent residency amid H-1B uncertaintyFamilies from Gujarat are increasingly seeking US permanent residency through the EB-5 investor visa program. This surge is driven by H-1B ...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.59 PM 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
Canada's electronic travel authorization (eTA): Who needs it, fee, process and key rulesCanada's electronic travel authorization, or eTA, is now required for many air travellers. This authorization costs seven Canadian dollars ...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Green-card interview pause casts a shadow over Indians' US plansIndian families face uncertainty as US pauses immigrant visa interviews. Spouses and parents are significantly impacted by this administrat...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Nearly 1 million Indians stuck in US green card queue—some may have to wait 179 yearsNearly one million Indians are stuck in the US employment-based green card backlog, accounting for 79% of those waiting in the first three ...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Canada updates visa processing times; Study, Super Visa waits rise for IndiansCanada updated visa processing times, increasing study permit waits for Indian applicants. Indian applicants now face a seven-week wait for...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Making smarter study abroad decisions amid visa and ROI uncertaintyIndian students now prioritize career outcomes and affordability over brand prestige abroad. Visa security and degree return on investment ...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
H-1B visa fee hike may accelerate shift of US tech jobs to India-based GCCs: Former UN advisor Santosh MehrotraThe proposed $103,265 H-1B fee could accelerate the movement of technology work from the US to India-based Global Capability Centres, econo...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Trump’s new immigration test: Legal visa applicants may now have to prove they won’t need US benefitsThe Trump administration is training US consular officers to assess whether immigrant visa applicants could become dependent on public bene...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Trump’s immigrant visa pause: Can Indian applicants see the US green card queue move back?The US pause on immigrant visa interviews could add delays for Indians already stuck in long green card queues. Priority dates will not aut...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.38 AM 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
Schengen visa racket: Spain probes BLS over alleged role in €25,000 scheme; company denies wrongdoingA US federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s suspension of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, ruling it violat...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
No points system, no French job offer: What Indians need to know about France’s Profession Libérale visaFrance’s Profession Libérale visa allows eligible Indian freelancers, consultants and business owners to move to France without a French jo...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.49 PM IST