Trump administration faces lawsuit over $1M ‘Gold Card’ visa programmeA US university faculty group is suing the Trump administration. The lawsuit challenges a new 'gold card' visa program. This program allows...
04 Feb, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
SBA 100% citizenship mandate explained: Why green card holders lose access to SBA loans starting March 1, 2026Nearly 10% of SBA loan portfolios face immediate disqualification as new rules mandate 100% U.S. citizenship. Starting March 1, 2026, green...
03 Feb, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
US withdraws guidance barring lending discrimination against immigrantsThe US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Department of Justice have withdrawn guidance that clarified fair lending protections for i...
13 Jan, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
FHA loan access ends for H-1B visa holders and other non-permanent residents, squeezing them out of US housing marketThe US government has stopped insuring FHA mortgages for non-permanent residents, including H-1B visa holders, effective May 25. This polic...
17 Oct, 2025, 12.28 PM IST
Want student loan forgiveness? Register as ICE agent, says US government. Are you eligible for the relief?The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is incentivizing recruitment. New agents can receive student loan repayment assistance. Bonuses ...
17 Aug, 2025, 06.50 PM IST
Trump administration seeks to limit student loan forgiveness for workers tied to 'illegal immigrants'In a recent proposal, the Trump administration suggests changes to student loan forgiveness. Teachers and nurses may lose loan relief. This...
16 Aug, 2025, 12.01 PM IST
Canada raises settlement fund requirement for Atlantic Immigration ProgramCanada is updating the minimum funds needed for economic migrants. The new rules start July 29, 2025. The amount required depends on family...
04 Aug, 2025, 11.24 AM IST
Canada updates minimum fund requirements for Express Entry applicantsCanada updates the settlement funds needed for Express Entry. New rules affect Federal Skilled Worker and Trades programs. A single person ...
09 Jul, 2025, 10.46 AM IST
Trump’s student loan forgiveness overhaul may block immigrants, transgender support groups & more — here's what’s changingDonald Trump plans changes to student loan forgiveness. Some groups may lose access if the Education Department labels them as engaging in ...
08 Jul, 2025, 02.48 AM IST
Canada to introduce new permanent residency route in 2025Canada is set to launch a new immigration pathway in 2025. This program will offer permanent residency to displaced people and skilled refu...
29 Jun, 2025, 03.02 PM IST
International students in US could bear the brunt as universities face steep federal aid cutsAmerican colleges anticipate major changes in financial aid. Federal funding cuts and policy shifts are the reasons. Colleges may reduce in...
25 Jun, 2025, 02.03 PM IST
Bengaluru-based Canadian tells Indians: Canada immigration dream not worth it, will drain your life savingsCaleb Friesen, a Canadian in Bengaluru, sparks debate. He advises Indians against moving to Canada. He alleges an exploitative immigration ...
01 May, 2025, 11.29 AM IST
How layoffs, lottery worries with H-1B visas are steering people to the EB-5 VisaWhat the downsizing has also laid bare are the limitations of the H-1B visa to meet the employment, career and everyday needs of Indians wh...
13 Feb, 2023, 04.03 PM IST
UK closes 'golden visa' route for investors over security concernsUK Home Secretary, Priti Patel took decisive action with immediate effect. "I have zero tolerance for abuse of our immigration system. Unde...
18 Feb, 2022, 08.43 AM IST
Zolve secures $40 million funding led by DST GlobalThe round, one of the largest Series A funding rounds in India’s startup ecosystem, values Zolve at $210 million, a company executive told ...
27 Oct, 2021, 06.00 AM IST
NPR says no to states seeking access to its dataThree states — Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan — had asked for NPR data to help in ‘identifying genuine beneficiaries’ for their welf...
28 Dec, 2017, 06.48 AM IST
Startups make getting education loans easierGyan Dhan, operates in the higher education segment for foreign universities. The startup, partnering with SBI and Axis Bank, facilitates l...
16 Sep, 2016, 11.27 AM IST