Annapurna Bhandar portal in Bengal: How to apply at socialregistry.wb.gov.in, eligibility, application process and how to check ₹3,000 payment statusWest Bengal's Annapurna Bhandar scheme can be accessed through socialregistry.wb.gov.in.. Eligible women will receive ₹3,000 monthly direct...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
America’s formula for attracting Indian tech talent is hard to copy, but nations are still tryingDespite growing global competition, United States continues to be the top choice for Indian tech professionals. This enduring appeal stems ...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Canada: Quebec expands special work permits to spouses of permanent residence candidatesQuebec is offering new work permits to spouses of skilled worker applicants. This temporary measure, effective June 5, 2026, eases requirem...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
US bill targets H-1B pipeline, seeks to end route to permanent residencyA Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation to overhaul the H-1B visa program, aiming to end its use as a pathway to permanent residen...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
US judge invalidates Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countriesA US federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's policies. Immigrant applicants from 39 countries were unlawfully denied dec...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
Holding the flock together: Mamata Banerjee reaches out to rebels as TMC battles further fragmentationTMC supremo Mamata Banerjee is actively working to stop more leaders from leaving her party. She is personally contacting rebel legislators...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade agoThe US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and ma...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
New Zealand moves family visa applications to enhanced online systemNew Zealand is upgrading its immigration services. From June 1, 2026, family visa applications will move to a new online system. This chang...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Planning to move to Japan? Residency and PR applications may soon cost moreJapan is raising fees for foreign residents seeking to renew or change their status. New caps are set at 100,000 yen for standard permits a...
31 May, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Visa overstayers caught: Delhi Police crack down on Bangladeshi nationals after tip offDelhi police apprehended five Bangladeshi nationals for overstaying their visas. The arrests followed a tip about suspicious individuals sp...
30 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Most immigrants won’t need to leave to get green cards, US now saysThe Department of Homeland Security clarified that most green card applicants can remain in the U.S. during processing, easing concerns fro...
30 May, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Is coming back to India shameful? Man claims people expressed their sympathies to him after returning from WestAn Indian man's return from abroad sparked debate, with many perceiving it as a sign of failure rather than a personal choice. Relatives an...
29 May, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Stimulus Payments June 2026: Why is only one US state sending a confirmed $1,000 relief payment in June 2026 while others offer no new stimulus checks?Stimulus Payments June 2026 are back in the spotlight as Americans search for relief checks, state rebates, and new financial aid amid risi...
27 May, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Already in the Green Card queue? Here's what the new rules mean for youA new USCIS policy, PM-602-0199, issued May 22, 2026, mandates stricter discretionary review for Green Card applications filed within the U...
27 May, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Which visa holders face the highest risk under US’ new Green Card rules?A new USCIS policy memo is increasing discretionary scrutiny for Adjustment of Status applications, particularly impacting non-immigrant vi...
27 May, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Make hay while H-1B stuttersRecent changes to US immigration policy now mandate that H-1B visa holders must return to their home countries when applying for green card...
27 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
More red, white & blues for green card applicantsNew United States immigration rules will create more procedural hurdles for Indian professionals and students seeking permanent residency. ...
24 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST