US expands $750 fast-track visa appointment pilot to five more countriesThe US has expanded its $750 fast-track visa appointment pilot to six countries, offering eligible tourist and business visa applicants int...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Harvard warns international students to plan US return before new four-year visa limit beginsHarvard is advising international students and scholars to be in the US by September 15, when new visa rules take effect. Those entering or...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
US green card rules change from September 18: What applicants need to knowThe US will change its public charge assessment for certain green card applicants from September 18. USCIS officers will consider factors i...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Canada updates temporary resident visa processing times; what Indians need to knowCanada's work and study permit processing times for Indian applicants remain unchanged. Visitor visa wait times for Indians have increased ...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
School Assembly News Headlines, August 20, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the daySchool Assembly News Headlines: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has appointed new members to the influential parliamentary panel. Meanwhile, Ban...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
US loses ground as study destination amid weak safety, visa perceptions: SurveyThe US is losing appeal among international students, with a Navitas survey showing weak perceptions of safety, openness and visa processin...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
US unions sue Trump administration over new time limits on student and journalist visasUS unions and advocacy groups have sued the Trump administration to block new rules imposing fixed stay periods on foreign students, exchan...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
US Visa Bulletin explained: What it is, why it matters and how to read itThe US Visa Bulletin is a key monthly update for Green Card applicants waiting for their priority dates to become current. Here’s what the ...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Dubai launches first accredited Bachelor of Music programme with AI focus; course to begin in SeptemberDubai is set to offer its first accredited Bachelor of Music programme starting September 2026. This new course focuses on contemporary and...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Saudi Arabia clarifies rules for one-year multiple-entry Umrah visaSaudi Arabia’s one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa allows several visits with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days. However, pilgrims need a n...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
US visa for children: Minors of all ages must attend interview, US Embassy tells Indian parentsIndian parents must bring all minor children to US visa interviews. This rule applies to every child, regardless of their age. Consular off...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
US to change key immigration forms from September 15, no grace period for older versions: What Indian applicants need to knowNew United States Citizenship and Immigration Services forms will be introduced soon. Form I-539 and Form I-765 will have updated versions ...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Canada extends remote border crossing permits, new reporting rules to take effect from December 1Canada's Remote Area Border Crossing Program validity is extended until November 2026. Existing permit holders will see their permits remai...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
New Zealand to shift visitor visa applications online from September 24New Zealand visitor visa applications will transition to a new system soon. Most visitor visa applications must use the enhanced Immigratio...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Cure worse than H-1B 'malaise'New H-1B fees and stricter wage requirements are increasing employer costs. A wage-weighted selection system now favors higher-paid applica...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
H-1B visa rule changes: US expands $4,000 fee as Indian workers raise Green Card backlog concernsThe US Department of Homeland Security has expanded the $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 biometric fee to cover same-employer extensions filed by...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
EB-5 Visa: Why timing matters before September 2026To secure legal protection under the EB-5 program, potential investors need to submit their applications by September 30, 2026. This crucia...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST