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
Kuwait temporarily suspends issuance of commercial visit visas for all nationalitiesKuwait has temporarily halted the issuance of commercial visit visas for all nationalities, impacting business travel. This suspension, wit...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Visa and Mastercard $38 billion swipe fee settlement gets preliminary approval after 20-year legal battle - what it means for merchants, credit card fees and consumersVisa Mastercard swipe fee settlement explained: A major legal battle over credit card swipe fees has advanced. A US district judge has give...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
What is Germany's Qualified Employment Visa and who can apply?Germany's Qualified Employment visa offers a pathway for non-EU skilled workers with recognized qualifications to secure jobs. Applicants n...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, bans 27 othersKuwait has restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries, prohibiting hiring from 27 others under new Interior Ministry r...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM 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
UK to reimburse visa costs for firms bringing in overseas workersBritain is now reimbursing visa fees for fast-growing tech and innovation companies hiring international talent. This initiative, targeting...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.20 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
US to offer B1/B2 visa interview appointments within 10 days for additional $750 feeThe US State Department will launch a pilot programme from July 1 allowing certain consulates to offer B1/B2 visa applicants interview appo...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Global Markets: UK financial regulator softens proposed change to UK money market fund rulesIn May the government said it would impose tougher rules on money market funds, which were hit by heavy redemptions during a COVID-19-ind...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
UK warns universities of international student recruitment ban over visa abuseThe UK government is implementing stricter rules for universities recruiting international students, threatening institutions with high vis...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
UK's Russell Group calls for tougher action on student visa fraudLeading UK universities, the Russell Group, are calling for a focused strategy against student visa fraud. They emphasize that isolated cas...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
'Phone completely inactive, haven't heard...': US visa holder denied entry at Los Angeles airport, held by CBP, family left without contact for daysA B1/B2 visa holder was denied entry at LAX and has been held by CBP for days, with family unable to contact him. Reports suggest a possibl...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Indians can now transit through German airports without a visaIndian citizens will no longer require an airport transit visa when traveling through German airports to a third country. This new regulati...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Govt amends immigration rules: 180-day registration window relaxed, online appeals introducedNew rules for foreigners in India are now in effect. Those on visas for 180 days or less must register before their visa expires to stay lo...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Indian care worker wins lost wages after UK sponsor failed to provide workAn Indian care worker, Shabin Shaji, has won over £28,000 in lost wages and holiday pay after his sponsoring company, Swan Care Solutions L...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
UK sees significant fall in work visas due to stricter immigration reformsUK work visa issuances have halved since their 2023 peak, following a series of immigration reforms. Over 100 occupations are now restricte...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST