UK allows modern slavery victims on Skilled Worker visas to leave abusive employers without risking immigration statusThe UK Government has announced changes to support victims of modern slavery on Skilled Worker visas. These individuals can now leave abusi...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Harvard Law School bars international students from externship clinics under new US rulesIndian and other international students pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree at Harvard Law School will no longer be able to participate in ...
13 Oct, 2026, 11.54 AM 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
Zubin Karkaria says VFS Global may launch ‘Study in India’ product to attract international studentsIndia is experiencing significant growth in its Travel and Tourism sector, driven by a rapid economy. The World Travel and Tourism Council ...
12 Oct, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
High Court seeks Delhi Police's stand on plea of 2020 riots case accused to travel to UKThe Delhi High Court sought the city police's stand on a plea by activist Natasha Narwal seeking permission to travel to the United Kindom ...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Visa denied, trip cancelled: Can travel insurance help you recover your losses?Some insurers now reimburse visa fees if your application is rejected. But modest payouts, exclusions and multiple conditions can limit the...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
MIT, Harvard, Yale among 9 US universities under J-1 visa fraud probe as US alleges wage undercuttingThe US Labour Department has launched an investigation into alleged J-1 visa fraud at nine major universities, including Harvard, Yale, Sta...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.19 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
VFS Global expands presence in European state of Malta to assist mobility, citizen services & skill developmentVFS Global has signed an expanded cooperation agreement with the Government of Malta covering visa services, consular support for Maltese c...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.32 PM 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
In 1998, British man Karl Bushby started his journey on foot. After 28 years, covering almost 50,000 kms in 29 countries, he has reached EnglandKarl Bushby, a British adventurer, has completed a 28-year walking journey and recently reached the UK. He swam for 20 hours across the Eng...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM 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
New Zealand student visa approvals for Indians fall to 49.3% in 2026: INZ dataImmigration New Zealand data shows that only 49.3 per cent of offshore student visa applications from India were approved between January 1...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Entry of Bangladeshi wife of Indian national into India rightly refused by immigration: HCThe Calcutta High Court dismissed a petition seeking entry for a Bangladeshi woman married to an Indian citizen. The court stated that her ...
07 Oct, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
UK raises illegal work fines to £60,000: Indian gig workers, students and tech firms face stricter right-to-work checksThe UK government has increased the fines for illegal working and made it tougher for gig platforms and subcontractors. This change impacts...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Australia tightens student visa rules, limits dependants for international studentsAustralia has put in place stricter rules for student visas to tackle issues like visa hopping and to manage onshore applications better. P...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.31 PM IST