Malaysia introduces new photo verification process for Employment Pass, Dependant Pass applicationsMalaysian authorities now require photograph verification for certain pass applications. Applicants must match photos to passports and meet...
29 Aug, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
US White House review clears proposal to end 60-day H-1B grace periodThe White House has reviewed a proposal to end the 60-day grace period for foreign workers. This change would require visa holders to depar...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.05 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
What is Curricular Practical Training and what does the latest ICE memo on CPT mean? A guide for F-1 studentsCPT allows F-1 international students in the US to work in internships and practical training linked to their degree. New ICE scrutiny has ...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
US immigration authorities tighten scrutiny of student work permits; warns colleges over improper CPT approvalsUS immigration authorities have warned colleges of tougher scrutiny of Curricular Practical Training approvals for international students. ...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
NAPA urges fair review of reported US visa revocation planThe North American Punjabi Association has urged the US to individually review cases amid reports that up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas could be r...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM 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
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
US pauses immigrant visa interviews worldwide: Who is affected and what happens next?The Trump administration has paused or rescheduled immigrant visa interviews worldwide for training on identifying applicants who may becom...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Japan to cut visa fees for some foreigners facing financial hardshipJapan will offer reduced residence-related fees to some foreign nationals facing severe financial hardship when higher charges take effect ...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?Recent proposals from the US administration indicate a sharp rise in H-1B visa fees, which could challenge employers, especially in tech an...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
H-1B $100,000+ shock: Nasscom says Indian IT has already changed the gameNasscom has urged the US to reconsider the proposed $103,265 H-1B fee in light of the programme’s role in addressing temporary skill shorta...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Trump’s immigration crackdown has a Plan B, C and DDonald Trump’s second-term immigration strategy has relied on multiple legal and administrative routes to tighten entry and stay in the US....
25 Aug, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
JD Vance defends new H-1B fee, says US firms should hire and train AmericansUS Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump administration’s proposed $103,000 fee on new H-1B visas, saying American companies shoul...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
US moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visasThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to raise the H-1B visa fee to $103,265, according to a notice posted in the Federal Register...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.01 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
US Visa Bulletin September 2026: Big green card relief for Indians as family visa dates make major gainsIndia’s green card waitlist saw significant movement in several family-sponsored categories in the September 2026 Visa Bulletin, including ...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.48 AM IST