New Zealand expands business visitor visa rules and specialist work visa eligibility for foreign professionals and providersNew Zealand has expanded the scope of activities permitted under its Business Visitor Visa for foreign nationals. Indian professionals plan...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
US green card backlog explained: Why Indian EB-2 and EB-3 applicants face an eight-year disadvantage over Chinese nationalsIndian professionals face stark challenges in their pursuit of US green cards, with waits far longer than their Chinese counterparts. The N...
27 Oct, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
New Zealand updates student visa regulations, reducing research students' work rights significantlyNew Zealand has revised its student visa regulations to enhance work rights and English proficiency assessments. The changes will align mas...
27 Oct, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
China updates visa application process for Indian travellers; removes service centre feesFrom November onwards, the visa application process for Indian travellers to China will see changes that must be followed. An online applic...
26 Oct, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Australia expands biometric collection requirements for visa applicants in IndiaFrom October 26 Australia will require biometrics from new visa applicants in India. This includes providing fingerprints and a facial imag...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
New visa rules for Australian students may force some international students to apply from overseasStudents from abroad planning to study in Australia may need to apply for a new Student visa from overseas. This new process is crucial for...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Immigration to UK from third-world countries, including Pakistan, will end entirely, British MP Rupert Lowe warnsBritish MP Rupert Lowe has announced plans to end immigration from several developing countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanista...
24 Oct, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
US visa wait times: India faces 12-month wait for visitor visa slots, 6.5 months for work visasIndian applicants seeking US business and tourist visas currently face long waiting periods for interview appointments. Mumbai has a wait t...
22 Oct, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
UK student visa refusals for Indian applicants rise to 8%, complicating international recruitment for universitiesThe refusal rate for student visas in the UK for Indian applicants has surged to eight percent, sparking worry among universities that heav...
21 Oct, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Canada study permit wait rises to 7 weeks for Indians; work permits remain at 11 weeksCurrent processing times for study permits for Indian students have surged to about seven weeks in Canada. Work permits, however, maintain ...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA brings in new work visas and longer post-study rights for IndiansThe India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement introduces new work visa options for Indian professionals and students. Indian PhD graduates can...
21 Oct, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
UK study visa applications hit a five-year low as universities face billions in lost economic benefits: ExplainedIn the UK, study visa applications have decreased by 10.3 percent compared to last year, hitting a five-year low. The decline is attributed...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
United Kingdom considers a new investor visa for wealthy foreigners ahead of the October budgetThe UK government is considering a new investor visa to attract wealthy individuals and support economic growth. Proposals include various ...
18 Oct, 2026, 02.11 PM 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
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