Indians can visit UAE to seek jobs without a local employer or sponsor: What you need to knowIndian professionals can now explore job opportunities in Dubai. The Dubai job exploration visit visa allows them to attend interviews and ...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Trump’s H-1B crackdown hurts Indian IT, but the industry saw it comingIndian IT’s H-1B dependence was shrinking well before Donald Trump’s latest immigration crackdown. New H-1B approvals for seven major India...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Cognizant’s US immigration troubles: From visa lawsuits to latest green-card filing suspensionCognizant’s US immigration practices are back under scrutiny after authorities suspended its employment-based green-card filings amid a fed...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Cognizant’s US green-card filings suspended amid fraud probe: What it means for employeesCognizant’s US green-card labour certification filings have been suspended amid a federal fraud investigation, according to Labor Departmen...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
UK announces major immigration rule changes from October 2026The UK has announced wide-ranging immigration rule changes from October 8, covering Erasmus+, protections for modern slavery and domestic a...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
UK to raise student visa maintenance requirement from November 2026The UK will raise the financial requirement for international students from November 30. Applicants studying in London will need to show up...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
UK expands immigration protection for modern slavery, abuse victimsThe UK will expand immigration protections from October 8 for some victims of modern slavery and domestic abuse. Skilled Workers identified...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Indian families seeking US green cards get some relief; little change for professionalsIndian families seeking US residency saw visa cut-off dates advance significantly this month. Professionals seeking EB-1 visas experienced ...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Asian countries boost international student recruitment as US, UK, Canada, Australia tighten rulesAsian nations are increasing international student recruitment as Western countries tighten rules. China, Japan, and South Korea are expand...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
H-4 EAD proposal explained: Who could lose work rights in the US and what happens next?In a potential policy shift, the US Department of Homeland Security has suggested ending H-4 EAD eligibility for spouses, significantly aff...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Canada's electronic travel authorization (eTA): Who needs it, fee, process and key rulesCanada's electronic travel authorization, or eTA, is now required for many air travellers. This authorization costs seven Canadian dollars ...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Australia considers tighter student visa rules, impacting onshore applications and dependantsAustralia is considering stricter student visa rules which could limit onshore applications. Dependants for some international students may...
29 Aug, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Malaysia introduces new photo verification process for Employment Pass, Dependant Pass applicationsMalaysian authorities now require photograph verification for certain pass applications. Applicants must match photos to passports and meet...
29 Aug, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Nearly 1 million Indians stuck in US green card queue—some may have to wait 179 yearsNearly one million Indians are stuck in the US employment-based green card backlog, accounting for 79% of those waiting in the first three ...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Trump’s new immigration test: Legal visa applicants may now have to prove they won’t need US benefitsThe Trump administration is training US consular officers to assess whether immigrant visa applicants could become dependent on public bene...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Why is the US training visa officers? The ‘public charge’ test explainedThe US is training consular officers to more closely assess whether immigrant visa applicants could become dependent on government benefits...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
US pauses immigrant visa interviews worldwide: Who is affected and what happens next?The Trump administration has paused or rescheduled immigrant visa interviews worldwide for training on identifying applicants who may becom...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.12 AM IST