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Indian students, visitors can no longer apply abroad for a short-term US visaThe US has barred Indians from applying for student, visitor, or work visas in third countries to bypass long wait times at home. A new Sta...08 Sep, 2025, 12.03 PM IST- Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin makes surprise departure ahead of a risky court rulingThailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra abruptly left the country before a crucial court ruling that could lead to a new prison...05 Sep, 2025, 08.34 AM IST
- Singapore immigration officer pleads guilty to sexually abusing 6 Indian nationals for extending stayA Singaporean immigration officer, Kannan Morice Rajagopal Jayaram, admitted to accepting sexual favors from six Indian nationals in exchan...30 Jul, 2025, 09.59 AM IST
- Delays across categories: Wait for US visa now extends to over a yearUS visa seekers, including tourists and business travelers, are encountering significant obstacles with appointment wait times exceeding a ...04 Jun, 2025, 05.37 PM IST
- Singapore dissolves parliament, paving the way for general electionsSingapore's parliament dissolution sets the stage for general elections, where the People's Action Party (PAP), under Prime Minister Lawren...15 Apr, 2025, 01.03 PM IST
- Travelers can now clear Singapore Airport immigration in just 10 secondsSingapore has introduced passport-less immigration clearance at Changi Airport's four terminals. Singapore residents and foreign visitors c...25 Oct, 2024, 12.39 PM IST
- Singapore PRs get visa-free entry to Indonesia’s Batam, BintanIndonesia will offer visa-free entry to Singapore permanent residents for visiting Batam, Bintan, and the Karimun Islands. The new policy a...08 Oct, 2024, 10.19 AM IST
- Singapore is making it easier for tourists to enter the countrySingapore is introducing a QR code system for drivers crossing the border, replacing traditional passports. The system, starting from March...12 Mar, 2024, 01.14 PM IST
- You will soon be able to depart from Changi airport without a passportSingapore's Changi Airport is set to introduce end-to-end biometric clearance, allowing some passengers to depart without a passport. From ...19 Sep, 2023, 03.57 PM IST
- Rare delays at Singapore airport due to immigration system issuesSingapore's Changi airport experienced rare delays caused by a malfunction at immigration clearance counters last Friday. The Immigration a...31 Mar, 2023, 01.08 PM IST
- US Labour Department seeks public input on determining H-1B wage levelsThe H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical...05 Apr, 2021, 09.40 AM IST
- Biden Admin proposes 18-month delay in calculating prevailing wages of H-1B, other visasThe proposed delay will provide the Department of Labour with sufficient time to consider the rule's legal and policy issues thoroughly and...24 Mar, 2021, 09.53 AM IST
- Trump admin announces final rule that will raise prevailing wage rates for H-1B workersDays before the exit of the administration of President Donald Trump, the US Department of Labor said that the final rule would help protec...14 Jan, 2021, 02.11 PM IST
- GST refund to foreign tourists at airports on the cardsThe revenue department is working out a mechanism to refund taxes paid by them on local purchases. A provision has been made in the GST law...10 Jun, 2018, 11.45 AM IST
- Sri Lanka plans to grant working visa to IndiansFacing a shortage of labourers, Sri Lanka plans to grant work visas to Indians to harvest paddy in the country's north and east.24 Feb, 2013, 03.57 PM IST
- Malaysia to fully implement biometric system by June endMalaysian Home Minister expressed confidence that the system would be very useful for upcoming nationwide crackdown on illegal immigrants.07 Jun, 2011, 06.32 PM IST
- No more H-1B visas for FY07Your hopes for securing a H-1B visa for the US fiscal year ’07 may not be fulfilled yet. Here's why?03 Jun, 2006, 12.00 AM IST
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