J-1 probe deals another blow to Indian researchers’ American DreamResearchers from India are increasingly deferring PhD admissions in the US due to uncertainty in funding. The J-1 visa probe creates concer...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
He was rejected by IIT, then denied an H-1B visa. How his 'crushing and numbing’ setback changed his lifeKunal Bahl faced two major setbacks before building his entrepreneurial career: an IIT rejection and an H-1B visa denial while working at i...
17 Oct, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
UK universities face stricter visa rules as student withdrawals rise to 10.5%Indian students applying to UK universities face a tougher visa environment as stricter compliance rules for universities coincide with a s...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
US denies 35,767 Green Card applicants’ work permits as rejection rate rises to 44 per centThe US denied 35,767 work permit applications from Green Card applicants between April and June 2026, taking the rejection rate to around 4...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
France aims to host 30,000 Indian students by 2030, says deputy envoy AmonFrance is aiming to welcome 30,000 Indian students by 2030 to enhance educational cooperation with India. The increase in student enrollmen...
15 Oct, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
VFS Global opens its first Visa Application Centre in GuwahatiVFS Global has inaugurated a Visa Application Centre in Guwahati to improve access to visa services. This facility will handle applications...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
VFS Global inaugurates its first visa application centre in Guwahati for 14 countriesVFS Global has inaugurated its first visa application centre in Guwahati, Assam, catering to multiple countries. The facility aims to serve...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
UK to introduce contactless airport eGates, making entry faster for travellersThe United Kingdom is implementing a new contactless airport entry system using facial recognition technology for British citizens. This sy...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
UK study visa refusals impact university offers for foreign students: ReportBritish universities are changing their approach to international admissions following new regulations from the UK Home Office. With the vi...
14 Oct, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Australia Work and Holiday- Subclass 462 Explained: Indians have limited opportunities to live, travel, and workThe Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement opens the door for young Indians to join the Work and Holiday visa program. Wi...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Cambodia transitions to electronic visas at its embassies, enhancing convenience for international visitorsStarting this October, Cambodia will discontinue issuing physical visa stickers at its diplomatic missions. Application processes may diffe...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.08 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
Switzerland visas for Indians: How the new mobility pact and young professionals scheme differThe recent agreements between India and Switzerland mark a milestone in facilitating student and professional mobility. These arrangements ...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
All you need to know as an Indian traveller about the UAE's five-year multiple-entry tourist visa rulesThe UAE has introduced a five-year multiple-entry tourist visa for eligible international visitors, including Indian travellers who meet th...
12 Oct, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
US proposes $70,000 OPT fee, may deter Indian students from studying thereThe US Department of Homeland Security has put forth a hefty fee proposal for Optional Practical Training applications, causing Indian stud...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Australia migration: Coalition plans 650,000 cut in temporary migrants over four yearsAustralia's opposition Coalition plans to limit temporary migrant numbers by 650,000 within four years, which includes stricter student vis...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
UK student visa refusals rise: What tougher rules mean for Indian studentsUK student visa refusals for Indian applicants have nearly doubled over the past year, while new Home Office rules require universities to ...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.23 PM IST