Trump leaves no legal immigration pathway in the US untouched: How his curbs affect workers, students and familiesTrump’s immigration crackdown now reaches beyond the H-1B programme, affecting students, families, investors, asylum seekers and temporary ...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?Recent proposals from the US administration indicate a sharp rise in H-1B visa fees, which could challenge employers, especially in tech an...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
United States pauses visa appointments worldwide until further noticeThe Trump administration has paused global visa appointments for training purposes. This action is part of an ongoing immigration crackdown...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.38 AM IST
Trump’s immigration crackdown has a Plan B, C and DDonald Trump’s second-term immigration strategy has relied on multiple legal and administrative routes to tighten entry and stay in the US....
25 Aug, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
US may revoke up to 200,000 tourist, business visasThe Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 US business and tourism visas held by foreigners who have sought or applied f...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
US moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visasThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to raise the H-1B visa fee to $103,265, according to a notice posted in the Federal Register...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
IndiGo to launch twice-weekly direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok from October 26IndiGo will launch twice-weekly non-stop flights between Gaya and Bangkok from October 26, connecting Bodh Gaya directly with Thailand’s ca...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
ET WLF: India raised Chinese business visa denial issue with Beijing, assures EAM JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India has raised with China the issue of Indian businessmen facing difficulties in getting Chin...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
No points system, no French job offer: What Indians need to know about France’s Profession Libérale visaFrance’s Profession Libérale visa allows eligible Indian freelancers, consultants and business owners to move to France without a French jo...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
South Africa targets 1 lakh Indian tourist arrivals in 2026South Africa is targeting 100,000 Indian tourist arrivals in 2026, up from nearly 70,000 in 2025. It is focusing on younger, experience-see...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
India's MICE sector to grow by 12-14 pc annually for next 3-5 years: NIMAThe MICE sector in India is set to experience an annual growth of 12-14 percent over the next five years. Meanwhile, destination weddings a...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
South Africa adds R500 processing fee to ETA system; here’s what travellers will paySouth Africa has introduced a R500 processing fee for applications made through its Electronic Travel Authorisation system. While the digit...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
US expands $750 fast-track visa appointment pilot to five more countriesThe US has expanded its $750 fast-track visa appointment pilot to six countries, offering eligible tourist and business visa applicants int...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
No easy entry for India Inc in China as Beijing tightens business visa rulesIndian companies face significant challenges securing Chinese business visas. Many firms are now relocating crucial executive meetings to o...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
UAE visa fee covered? Indians can save AED 285 on their next Abu Dhabi holiday — here’s howIndian travellers can save AED 285 on UAE entry visa fees when booking an eligible Abu Dhabi hotel stay of at least three nights through Ma...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
US revokes over 600 visas in one month in birth tourism crackdown: RubioThe US State Department has revoked more than 600 visas in one month. This action targets foreign nationals involved in birth tourism activ...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
US revokes 175,000-plus visas under Trump as State Department steps up vettingThe US State Department said most visa revocations followed law enforcement encounters involving assault, drunk driving, theft, drug offenc...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.37 PM IST