US proposes EB-5 programme changes with tighter oversight, higher investment thresholdUS Homeland Security is proposing stricter rules for the EB-5 investor visa program, aiming to boost oversight and integrity. The plan incl...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Indian-American groups, lawmakers welcome US Supreme Court birthright citizenship rulingThe US Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Trump's executive order that sought to deny citizenship to chil...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Four Indian Americans named to Carnegie's Great Immigrants list for 2026Four prominent Indian Americans, including cybersecurity leader Nikesh Arora and Harvard professor Mahzarin Banaji, have been honored by th...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Japan visa rules push out foreign residentsJapan's tightening visa rules are threatening the livelihoods of foreign entrepreneurs, including Nepalese restaurant owner Budhathoki Samj...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Kerala-born Alhind to handle visa, passport & consular matters for Indians in UAEKerala's Alhind Tours and Travels LLC is set to become the sole outsourced provider for Indian passport, visa, and consular services across...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
US fixed-term student visas may hit Indian enrolmentsIndian students eyeing higher education in US, particularly for longer programs, face potential visa changes. The US is reportedly shifting...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Fewer US companies are willing to hire foreign gradsAmerican companies are increasingly hesitant to hire international talent and sponsor visas, a trend linked to President Trump's stricter i...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Applying for a US visa? Your choice of Indian city could cut wait time by monthsIndian citizens seeking US visitor visas face significant appointment delays, with wait times stretching up to ten months in cities like Mu...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Indian passport, visa appointment suspension in UAE extended till July 1Indian consular services in the UAE will be limited to emergencies until July 1, 2026, due to administrative changes. From July 2, Alhind T...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Thousands of US immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits sayA Washington attorney, Alexandra Lozano, is accused of fabricating abuse and trafficking claims for tens of thousands of immigrants seeking...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
US visa applicants left in limbo after Kolkata consulate interview disruption creates chaosUS visa applicants in Kolkata faced significant disruption as technical glitches, reportedly due to thunderstorms, halted interviews for tw...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
'No Americans qualified': University of Michigan faces heat over $75,000 H-1B techie roles; critics question hiring of foreign workersH1-B row: The University of Michigan has sparked an online storm over H-1B visa job postings for tech roles. Independent journalist Chris B...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Visiting Germany? Here's what you need to know about travel insuranceHeading to Germany? Schengen travel insurance is a must for visa applicants, requiring at least €30,000 medical coverage valid across all m...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
New Zealand student visa delays worsen for Indians as processing times jumpIndian students eyeing New Zealand education now face significantly longer visa waits, with processing times nearly doubling compared to la...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
A tax-law argument could make or break Trump's H-1B $100,000 planA US court blocked a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it an unconstitutional tax imposed by presidential authority without congressional app...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Canada not closing doors to Indian students; envoy says now is the best time to applyCanada's High Commissioner to India, Chris Cooter, has urged Indian students to apply now, stating it's the "best time ever." He dispelled ...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
New US visa rule could change how long international students can stay in the countryUS authorities are set to replace the 'duration of status' system for international students with fixed stay periods. This significant poli...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST