US lawmakers, immigration advocates slam new green card policy, seek reversalA new policy by the Trump administration mandates green card applicants to apply from their home countries. This move faces strong criticis...
23 May, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
US Visa Bulletin June 2026: Green card backlog worsens as EB-1, EB-2 dates move backward for IndiansThe June 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals significant setbacks for Indian applicants in employment-based green card categories, with EB-1 and EB-...
14 May, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Vote Yatra: How domestic help exodus exposes urban India's dependenceAs Bengal gears up for elections, domestic helpers have made their way back, highlighting how essential they are to the fabric of middle-cl...
25 Apr, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Tax on destination wedding outside India: Will income tax apply on gifts in form of cash, property, gold jewellery? Know the rulesWhether it is cash, gold, car, or even a property, if gifted to the bride or the groom on their wedding, no tax would be levied on the gift...
24 Apr, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
‘Iranians now blame US-Israel, not Tehran, for their economic woes’Iran's economy, known as the 'resistance economy', is facing severe impacts from the ongoing US-Israel war. Economic pressures are mounting...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
US Visa Bulletin May 2026: Green Card backlog for Indians remains high; EB-5 may see cut-off rollbackThe US Visa Bulletin for May 2026 shows little movement in green card categories for Indians, with long backlogs continuing across family- ...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Kuwait revises citizenship law, introduces stricter eligibility and revocation normsKuwait has enacted significant changes to its citizenship law. Decree-Law No. (52) of 2026 revises rules for granting, withdrawing, and reg...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Tax deadline 2026: How to get a tax filing extension and avoid penaltiesTax season is here in the US and many people may not finish filing on time. A tax extension gives extra months to file returns, but taxes m...
11 Apr, 2026, 01.57 AM IST
How priority dates and cross-chargeability affect your Green Card timelineIndian nationals working in the U.S. often face long waits for green cards due to visa quotas. A priority date determines one's place in li...
07 Apr, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
How spouses of foreign workers can get work permits in CanadaSpouses and common-law partners of foreign workers in Canada may be eligible for an open work permit, allowing them to work for almost any ...
24 Sep, 2025, 11.40 AM IST
Canada revises Open Work Permit eligibility for families of international students and foreign workersCanada introduces changes to open work permit eligibility for families of international students and foreign workers, effective January 21,...
17 Jan, 2025, 12.35 PM IST
Canada tightens Open Work Permit rules for families of international students and workersStarting January 21, 2025, Canada will impose stricter restrictions on family open work permits (OWPs) for international students and forei...
16 Jan, 2025, 01.32 PM IST
OCI cardholders now required to get document re-issued only once at age of 20Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders will now be required to get their document re-issued only once at the age of 20 instead of mult...
15 Apr, 2021, 08.55 PM IST
H1B visa holders' spouses make US more attractive for foreign talent: Reportthe Trump administration is considering rescinding this policy of the previous Obama administration, the the American Immigration Council s...
30 Mar, 2018, 10.52 AM IST
UK court clears stringent new visa rules for foreign spousesUK Court has cleared the way for a minimum income threshold of 18,600 pounds for British citizens bringing foreign spouses to live with the...
12 Jul, 2014, 10.14 PM IST
- New UK visa curbs on foreign spouses
Only those British nationals or residents with an annual income of at least Rs 16 lakhs will be able to bring spouses from the Indian sub-c...
10 Jun, 2012, 09.53 PM IST