US proposes 75% hike in citizenship application fee, ends fee waivers for naturalisation seekersUS Homeland Security is proposing a significant hike in naturalisation application fees, with Form N-400 potentially rising by 75% to $1,33...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
A tax-law argument could make or break Trump's H-1B $100,000 planA US court blocked a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it an unconstitutional tax imposed by presidential authority without congressional app...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
New US visa rule could change how long international students can stay in the countryUS authorities are set to replace the 'duration of status' system for international students with fixed stay periods. This significant poli...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
FIFA 2026: 8 biggest controversies that have overshadowed the World Cup so farThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is generating significant debate beyond the pitch. Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, visa issues affec...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Japan to increase visa fees for foreign visitors from July 1Japan is set to significantly hike visa fees for foreigners starting July 1, the first change in 48 years. Single-entry visas will jump fro...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Indian passport, visa services in UAE to pause for five days from June 26Indian passport, visa, and attestation services in the UAE will be temporarily suspended from June 26-30 due to a change in service provide...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Indian techie forced to return to India after losing H-1B status following layoff, asks: ‘How do I start over?’An Indian software professional is returning to India after five years in the U.S. with debt and no savings, feeling defeated by layoffs, v...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
New Zealand finalises skilled migrant visa changes ahead of August rolloutNew Zealand is updating its skilled migrant and work-to-residence visa programs. New rules begin August 24, 2026. Wage thresholds are simpl...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Qatar introduces new residency rule: What foreign workers need to knowQatar has cut the exit window for foreign workers after residence permit cancellation to just two weeks. Previously, workers had 30 days to...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Saudi Arabia limits instant work visas for new businessesSaudi Arabia has introduced new rules for instant work visas. Newly established businesses can now get up to five visas. Older companies ca...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
‘What would you do on a Saturday night in Boston?’ Ex US diplomat explains why this F-1 visa question mattersUS visa officers may ask unexpected questions, like how an applicant would spend a Saturday night in a city like Boston to gauge preparedne...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
US Visa Bulletin July 2026: Latest update brings bad news for Indians on the Green Card queueThe US Department of State's July 2026 Visa Bulletin introduces significant shifts for Indian green card seekers. The EB-2 category is now ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
'If you import people from Third World Countries...': Trump reiterates stance on immigrationPresident Trump renewed his criticism of immigration, stating that large-scale migration from developing countries could undermine the US. ...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Trump administration challenges judge’s order on $100,000 H-1B visa feeThe Trump administration is appealing a federal judge's decision that invalidated a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. A Boston court...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
US reaches EB-5 visa limit for Indian applicants, new issuances paused until OctoberThe US has exhausted its FY2026 EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas for Indian applicants, halting further issuances until October 1, 2026. Thi...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
H-1B workers get relief as US court scraps $100,000 fee; employers may accelerate filingsA US federal judge struck down the $100,000 fee for fresh H-1B petitions, deeming it an unlawful tax. This ruling could encourage more appl...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling striking down $100,000 H-1B visa feeIndian diaspora groups in the US have lauded a federal court's decision to strike down the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it a fair move f...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST