Trump backs H-1B visa fee proposal to boost American worker hiring and trainingPresident Trump proposed a new fee on H-1B visa petitions. This measure aims to encourage companies to hire American workers first. The Dep...
08 Sep, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
H-1B fee hike: Trump plan could push cost above $200,000A proposed $103,265 fee for H-1B petitions could raise sponsorship costs significantly. Indian professionals, who dominate H-1B approvals, ...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
India resumes employment visa applications for Canadians in Canada with new pre-approval processIndian consular posts in Canada have resumed accepting employment visa applications. Applicants must now obtain pre-approval before submitt...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
UK announces major immigration rule changes from October 2026The UK has announced wide-ranging immigration rule changes from October 8, covering Erasmus+, protections for modern slavery and domestic a...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
New Zealand to shift selected visitor, transit visa applications online from October 1New Zealand will stop accepting paper visitor and transit visa applications from October 2026. Applicants must use the enhanced Immigration...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
UK to raise student visa maintenance requirement from November 2026The UK will raise the financial requirement for international students from November 30. Applicants studying in London will need to show up...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
USCIS launches new resources for R-1 religious workers and employers: What applicants need to knowUSCIS has updated guidance for R-1 religious workers and employers. New rules outline eligibility, filing procedures, and documentation req...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
IndiGo to start daily direct flights from Mumbai to Hanoi from October 25IndiGo will commence daily direct flights connecting Mumbai and Hanoi starting October twenty-fifth, 2026. This new service expands IndiGo'...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Thailand cuts visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days for tourists from 60 countries, including IndiaThailand has cut its visa-free stay for tourists from 60 days to 30 days from September 15, 2026. Indians remain eligible for visa-free ent...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
US lifts January pause on immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countriesThe US has lifted its immigrant visa issuance pause for nationals of 75 countries following a federal court order. The restriction, introdu...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.48 AM 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
Australia considers tighter student visa rules, impacting onshore applications and dependantsAustralia is considering stricter student visa rules which could limit onshore applications. Dependants for some international students may...
29 Aug, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Ebola travel restrictions: India, Canada, UAE and other countries tighten entry rulesNations worldwide are enacting stricter travel rules to curb disease spread. India launched an online health declaration portal for interna...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Vietnam to fine employers for foreign worker reporting violations from September 10Vietnam will implement new fines for employers regarding labour violations starting September 10, 2026. These penalties will cover mandator...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Saudi Arabia revises work visa quotas for new businessesSaudi Arabia has updated work visa quotas for new businesses. Businesses operating less than two years can now secure five visas. Firms act...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.47 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
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