Bengal govt launches verification drive for Annapurna Yojana beneficiaries ahead of rolloutWest Bengal is preparing for the Annapurna Yojana, a new financial assistance scheme for women. A thorough verification of beneficiaries is...
22 May, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Could you be affected? Millions could lose bank access — here’s what you need to knowOver 5% of U.S. households already lack full banking access, and the Trump executive order debanking millions Americans impact could sharpl...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.39 AM IST
US to increase visa scrutiny after review finds screening gapsUSCIS has tightened immigration applicant screening and vetting after identifying significant gaps that allowed unqualified individuals to ...
31 Mar, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Can a couple of drinks derail your American Dream?A DUI arrest in the U.S. can create serious immigration problems for those on non-immigrant visas. Even without a conviction, visa revocati...
25 Mar, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Trump administration moves to end housing assistance for mixed immigration familiesThe Trump administration is proposing a new rule to end federal housing assistance for mixed-immigration status households. Under the plan,...
20 Feb, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
How UAE residents and visitors can track visa status and expiry onlineUAE residents and visitors can now easily check their visa status and expiry dates online. Dubai-issued visas are verified through the GDRF...
15 Jan, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
US implements stricter photograph rules for immigration documents to strengthen vetting processesUS immigration authorities have implemented new photo rules for immigration documents, limiting photo age to three years and ending self-su...
14 Dec, 2025, 04.26 PM IST
UK expands e-visa rollout: No more physical stickers for dependents and family visasThe United Kingdom is expanding its e-visa system. From October 30, 2025, dependants and applicants for work, study, and family visas will ...
31 Oct, 2025, 11.36 AM IST
Explained: What is Form I-9 and why it's at the centre of a US federal probe into HarvardHarvard University is complying with a Department of Homeland Security request to hand over thousands of Form I-9 documents, which verify e...
31 Jul, 2025, 01.00 PM IST
US hotels boost background checks as migrant scrutiny growsAmidst heightened scrutiny of foreign-born workers, U.S. hotels increased background checks by 36% in the first half of 2025 compared to 20...
21 Jul, 2025, 03.45 PM IST
E-Verify now alerts employers about terminated work permits for immigrants in USThe US Department of Homeland Security has updated the E-Verify system. Employers can now check the work permit status of immigrant employe...
26 Jun, 2025, 11.02 AM IST
Trump pauses some Green Card applications in a bid to boost vettingThe Trump administration has paused the processing of green card applications for certain immigrants, including approved refugees, to condu...
26 Mar, 2025, 12.50 PM IST
An important checklist for Indian Green Card, H-1B visa, F-1 visa holders returning to the USConcerns have arisen among Indian green card holders in the US due to tough immigration policies and heightened scrutiny from agencies like...
25 Mar, 2025, 11.58 AM IST
Is Elon Musk targeting X accounts against H1-B visas? Laura Loomer, others question loss of blue checks and subscribersSocial media users are raising questions if Elon Musk is targeting free speech and targeting X accounts that are against H1-B visas. This c...
27 Dec, 2024, 05.27 PM IST
Now UIADI moves Supreme Court on aadhaar cardUIDAI has been mandated to provide Aadhaar to resident of India as a matter of conscious policy decision of government.
15 Oct, 2013, 07.37 PM IST
- UK to open visa centre in Punjab, mulls London-Punjab police link
Considering that immigrants add 6 billion pounds to its economy annually, Britain has offered to open a visa centre in Punjab to encourage ...
05 Feb, 2008, 10.17 PM IST
- US immigration overhaul puts verification system to test
America’s employers say there is a major problem on the way if Congress forces them to prove, electronically, that all their workers are le...
31 May, 2007, 02.59 AM IST