OCI passport update: India removes $25 late fee for applications submitted by December 31In a significant move to aid Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders, the Government of India has implemented a temporary two-month wa...
05 Nov, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
US Midterm elections results: Indian-American Democrat Pramila Jayapal wins against Nirav Sheth from Washington; continues fight for immigrant rightsPramila Jayapal, the Indian-American Democrat, secures her re-election in Washington's 7th Congressional District with a commanding 87.5 pe...
04 Nov, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
US midterms: JD Vance says administration fought replacement of American workers with lower-wage foreign employeesUS Vice President JD Vance highlighted the Trump administration's actions to combat visa fraud and safeguard American jobs. He emphasized t...
04 Nov, 2026, 04.50 AM IST
- UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood scraps 15-year settlement wait for migrant care workers earning £25,000
The UK government has revised its immigration settlement rules, particularly for foreign care workers. Eligible care workers can now qualif...
03 Nov, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
New Zealand to remove 17 occupations from Green List Work to Residence pathway from March 2027Effective March 8, 2027, New Zealand will revise its Green List Work to Residence visa pathways, eliminating 17 specific occupations. While...
03 Nov, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
US Midterm elections 2026: The Indian American vote may be small, but the political weight isn’tAs we approach the 2026 midterm elections, the influence of Indian Americans on electoral decisions could be significant. A striking 66 per...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
US Midterm Elections 2026: Could the SMARTER Act change how Indians get US Green Cards?With the upcoming midterm elections, a new immigration proposal in Congress could reshape the future of green cards and family sponsorship,...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Austria opens Working Holiday visa programme to Indians aged 18-30, including 11 other countriesYoung Indians can now embrace adventure through Austria's Working Holiday Programme, allowing them to explore the country while engaging in...
02 Nov, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Green card lottery cancelled for fiscal year 2027? Check latest status of Diversity Visa Program that offers 55,000 US visas?Diversity Visa Program is also called the green card lottery. It was introduced to extend immigration opportunities for people of particula...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Israel's election results give neither Netanyahu nor the opposition a majority. What lies ahead?Israel’s election results have left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc with 53 seats and the main opposition with 48 in the 120-membe...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Australia's new biometric rule for Indian visa applicants: Who will have to comply? High Commission clarifiesAustralian High Commission in India has exclusively mentioned that Australia’s expanded biometric requirements will cover most temporary an...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
South Korea updates international education reforms; introduces incentives to develop Korean language skillsSouth Korea aims to change its international student visa system by focusing on Korean language proficiency and academic performance. The M...
28 Oct, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
China updates visa application process for Indian travellers; removes service centre feesFrom November onwards, the visa application process for Indian travellers to China will see changes that must be followed. An online applic...
26 Oct, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
New visa rules for Australian students may force some international students to apply from overseasStudents from abroad planning to study in Australia may need to apply for a new Student visa from overseas. This new process is crucial for...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
FD rate up to 8.5% for senior citizens investing for five years; know the list of banksSenior citizens in India have exciting options for fixed deposits, with top banks enticing them with appealing interest rates. Leading the ...
24 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Australia’s new arrival control law raises questions for students and workers returning homeNew amendments grant the Minister for Home Affairs of Australia enforces visa-specific restrictions. Currently, these guidelines primarily ...
21 Oct, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Five Gulf nations pursue Schengen visa waiver: What travellers should knowMillions of Indians live and work in the Gulf, but a Gulf residence permit does not open Europe's doors visa-free. That distinction is cent...
13 Oct, 2026, 11.33 AM IST