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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...- Migration to developed countries declines for second year: OECDMigration to developed countries experienced a decline of 1.6 percent in 2025 compared to 2024. Many Western nations faced backlash against...
- US proposes tougher H-1B visa extension scrutiny and over 2 lakh foreign worker petitions could be affected annuallyThe US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed removing a rule that requires immigration officers to give weight to previous app...
- Kazakhstan introduces QazETA travel authorisation for Indians, makes electronic approval mandatory from July 2027The Embassy of India in Astana has issued an advisory for Indian nationals travelling to Kazakhstan, highlighting the country's new QazETA ...
- Number of main visa categories cut from 13 to 9: Move aimed at boosting arrivals of tourists, patients, students, researchers, investorsThe Union home ministry has streamlined India's visa regime by reducing main visa categories from 13 to 9. Additionally, sub-categories hav...
- Centre cuts visa categories from 13 to 9, reduces application form fields by up to 70%India has announced changes to its visa regime by reducing the main categories from 13 to nine. The number of sub-categories has also been ...
- Schengen travel rules to change in 2027 as Europe introduces new ETIAS authorisationTravellers from visa-exempt countries visiting the Schengen Area will need a new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIA...
- 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...
- New Zealand changes residence rules for parents with unlawfully staying children from November 12New Zealand will tighten its residence rules from November 12, 2026, preventing parents and other secondary applicants from securing reside...
- South Africa expands Electronic Travel Authorization to Indian travellersSouth Africa's Electronic Travel Authorization system now allows online visa applications for 53 countries including India. The new ETA sys...
- UK plans facial recognition surveillance to identify visa overstayers and immigration offendersThe UK government is set to broaden the application of live facial recognition technology to detect immigration violations across various v...
- Donald Trump offers Democrats immigration, tax talksDonald Trump has expressed readiness to work with Democratic lawmakers on issues like immigration and taxes. He acknowledged that both part...
- Lithuania changes residence permit rules, creating fresh hurdles for Indian workers and studentsIn a move to tighten immigration control, Lithuania has established new residence permit rules that pose challenges for foreign nationals, ...
- US midterm results bring hope for Indian students, but visa worries remainThe recent midterm elections in the US could provide optimism for Indian students seeking to study abroad. Experts suggest that while immed...
- Sentiment boost for students chasing the American dream as election verdict could temper Trump’s immigration agendaThe recent midterm elections in the United States have raised hopes for Indian students aspiring to study there. Experts believe that while...
- US midterm elections 2026: First polls close in Indiana, Kentucky; Trump calls it "big deal"The first polling stations in Indiana and Kentucky closed at 6 pm local time on Tuesday, marking the start of vote counting in the 2026 US ...
- US Midterm elections 2026: Who really controls H-1B visas, green cards and student visas for Indians?As the US Midterm elections approach, their results may have profound implications for immigration regulations regarding visas. Congress's ...
- UK Budget 2026: Skilled Worker salary thresholds, Graduate visa and HPI route changes signal new immigration directionIn its 2026 Budget, the UK Government has unveiled pivotal changes to immigration policies with a focus on driving economic growth and incr...
- Green card lottery cancelled for fiscal year 2027? Check latest status of Diversity Visa Program that offers 55,000 US visas?Diversity Visa Program is also called the green card lottery. It was introduced to extend immigration opportunities for people of particula...
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