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Canada visa processing times updated, visitor and super visa waits increase for Indian applicantsImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated processing time estimates for work permits, study permits, visitor visas an...
Miss Universe visa controversy: Zambia, Republic of Congo crown winners fail to secure visa, contestants from other countries wait for Puerto Rico pageant eventUnited States has imposed sweeping travel restrictions affecting dozens of countries, many of them in Africa, under proclamations issued du...
The foreign student cash cow is running dry as US, UK & others tighten visa rulesAs major study destinations tighten visa and migration rules, universities in the UK, Canada, Australia and parts of the US are facing pres...
Ireland extends UK visa-linked travel waiver ahead of Christmas; are Indians eligible?Ireland is extending its Short-Stay Visa Waiver Programme until December 31, 2026. Nationals from eligible countries, including India, can ...
US revokes over 6,000 visas in Trump’s birth tourism crackdownThe Trump administration has intensified its crackdown on birth tourism, with the US State Department revoking more than 6,000 visas linked...
Visa barriers push students from US and UK to Asia and Europe, global survey showsInternational students are shifting their preferences towards universities in Asia and Europe rather than traditional destinations. The sur...
17-year-old Indian chess player faces US visa delays, Rs 50 lakh debt and scholarship uncertainty despite two GM normsIndian chess prodigy Md Imran is caught in a frustrating situation as US visa delays threaten his scholarship. Following the loss of his pa...
New Zealand moves visitor visa applications online, changing the process for Indian tourists and business travellersNew Zealand has moved most visitor visa applications to its enhanced Immigration Online system, ending the use of several older online form...
Fed's Paulson signals further gradual interest rate hikes to curb inflationFederal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson signals support for further interest rate hikes to curb persistent US inflation...
H-1B visas in focus :IBM to end green card sponsorship for roles in biggest unitIBM is ending H-1B visa and green card sponsorship for most roles in its consulting division, its largest business unit with more than 150,...
US flags visa fraud involving sham staffing firms and fake student records, warns applicantsThe US State Department has exposed multiple visa fraud schemes involving sham staffing companies, forged employment documents and fake aca...
Dubai changes visa rules in 2026, expands visa-on-arrival access and relaxes property visa criteriaDubai has introduced several visa changes in 2026 that could affect Indian travellers, property owners, foreign professionals and long-term...
NBFCs eye rate hikes, higher fees to offset insurance income hitNon-bank lenders and housing finance companies are expected to raise lending rates in response to proposed regulatory changes. This adjustm...
India plans to cut visa categories from 13 to 9 and reduce application form fields by 70%In a significant turn of events, India's Union Home Ministry is undertaking a major overhaul of the country's visa system, reducing the exi...
- US midterm elections: What a Democratic Congress could mean for Indian H-1B visa holders
The potential shift towards a Democratic majority in Congress may reshape the discourse on immigration law. Nevertheless, specialists indic...
Midterm results may slow US visa curbs, but no quick relief likely for ITThe opposition party’s takeover of both chambers of US Congress is expected to bring greater scrutiny of the administration’s policy decisi...
Trump hits a midterm wall: Past precedents & impact on IndiaThe Democrats are expected to take control of both chambers of the US Congress after recent elections. This shift may disrupt Donald Trump'...