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
- Microsoft is being suspended from program to apply for green cards for H-1B visa workers, Vance says
H-1B visas are meant for high-skilled jobs that are difficult to find American workers to fill. Technology companies are the biggest users,...
08 Oct, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Keep UPI free, govt should withdraw proposed charges: GTRIThe Global Trade Research Initiative has urged the government to withdraw the proposed UPI charges set for October 15. Introducing fees on ...
08 Oct, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
GST Council meeting 2026: What may change as GST 2.0 takes aim at ITC, refunds, arrest powers and other reformsGST Council Meeting 2026: The GST Council, meeting in New Delhi, is expected to propose significant reforms for tax administration. One ref...
08 Oct, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the USThe US Department of Homeland Security has proposed significant fees for foreign students participating in the OPT program. Schools would p...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Argentina citizenship by investment: $350,000 and $800,000 routes explainedArgentina is getting ready to launch its Citizenship by Investment Programme by the end of 2026. This program allows foreign investors to o...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Trump’s $500 Obamacare refund checks are going out: Who qualifies, which 30 states are included and how the payments workEligible individuals who bought 2026 coverage via HealthCare.gov but did not receive premium tax credits may get a $500 payment. More than ...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.34 AM IST
"Big week ahead": Trump administration signals major action on foreign worker visasThe US Labor Department could step up enforcement of foreign worker visa programmes, with Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito signalling a...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Hidden cost of travel: Visa fees, card markups, optional tours and tips that can add 25-40% to budget; here's how to plan for themMany travelers fail to account for hidden costs while planning international journeys, often only considering major expenses. These overloo...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Rs 113 crore collected from job aspirants in Jammu and Kashmir, PDP MLA calls it earning from miseries of unemployed youthIn Jammy and Kashmir, two primary recruiment agencies collected more than ₹ 113 crore as application fees from job aspirants. The Jammu and...
04 Oct, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
US imposes visa bonds of up to $20,000 on 50 countries; is India on the updated list?The US has expanded its visa bond programme to citizens of 50 countries, requiring some B1/B2 applicants to post bonds of $10,000, $15,000 ...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Donald Trump says US to send one-time $90 payment to 20 million seniors enrolled in MedicarePresident Donald Trump announced a one-time $90 payment for over 20 million Americans enrolled in Medicare. The payments are intended to as...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Trump Affordable Care Act refund: Why nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states are getting $500 checks—and who qualifiesTrump ACA $500 refund checks: Nearly a million Americans are finding unexpected government checks in their mailboxes this week. Starting Se...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Trump $500 Obamacare refund: Nearly 1 million Americans in these states to get checks; who qualifies, when?The Trump administration has begun sending $500 Obamacare refund checksto nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states in October 2026. The ...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Japan hikes visa renewal and permanent residency fees from October 1Japan is sharply increasing fees for visa renewals, changes to residence status and permanent residency applications from October 1, with t...
30 Sep, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Admission cancelled, Rs 21,000 fee refund denied; student didn't even attend any classes; court orders school to pay Rs 36,000A father in Secunderabad paid Rs 21,000 to admit his daughter at a Hyderabad school in February 2019, only to cancel the admission within a...
26 Sep, 2026, 01.22 PM IST