DHS finalises rule ending open-ended stay for international students in USThe US Department of Homeland Security has finalised a rule replacing the long-standing "Duration of Status" system for F-1 students with f...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Canada study permit refusals often come down to paperwork, not moneyApplyBoard's analysis of 2,812 Canadian study permit decisions suggests many students are refused not because they lack funds, but because ...
24 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Pay $750, get a quicker US visa interview. Approval? That's still uncertainThe US Department of State has launched a pilot allowing eligible B1/B2 visa applicants to pay an additional $750 for an interview appointm...
24 Jul, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
India resumes visa services in Australia after 23-day pause with six new VFS centresIndian visa services have resumed in Australia after a lengthy disruption. Six new Indian Consular Application Centres are now operational ...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Not every Indian qualifies for a UAE visa on arrival. Here's who doesIndian passport holders living abroad can now get a UAE visa upon arrival. This facility requires a valid residence permit from specific co...
21 Jul, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Planning a UAE trip? Here's how the 5-year tourist visa worksThe UAE has clarified rules for its five-year multiple-entry tourist visa. This self-sponsored visa is available to all nationalities for f...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Saudi Arabia introduces one-year multiple-entry Umrah visaSaudi Arabia has launched a new one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa for pilgrims. This visa allows a cumulative stay of up to ninety days wi...
21 Jul, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
US Visa Bulletin August 2026: A new uncertainty looms over Indians in the Green Card queueIndian professionals face continued delays for US employment-based green cards in August 2026. The EB-2 category remains unavailable, and E...
21 Jul, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
UAE visit visa for relatives and friends: Salary rules, fees, documents and stay period explainedGDRFA Dubai has detailed UAE visit visa rules for sponsoring relatives and friends. Residents sponsoring first-degree relatives need Dh4,00...
18 Jul, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Trump administration weighs $100,000 bond for some green card applicantsThe Trump administration is considering a $100,000 bond for some green card applicants. This proposal aims to ensure immigrants can financi...
17 Jul, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Germany medical treatment visa: Eligibility, fees and documents explainedGermany offers specialized medical care to international patients seeking treatment. Applicants require a medical treatment visa, with type...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Japan triples departure tax as tourist numbers surgeJapan has tripled its departure tax to three thousand yen for all travellers leaving the country. This increased levy aims to fund measures...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Indian techie loses H-1B visa lawsuit; remains away from family for 18 monthsAn Indian software engineer lost his US visa lawsuit after 18 months. Navdeep Sharma's legal challenge against government officials was dis...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
India Young Professionals Scheme visa: UK to hold final visa ballot for 2026 from July 21The second and final ballot for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa opens July 21, 2026. Eligible Indian citizens can enter this ball...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
South Korea launches digital nomad visa with easier rules, longer staySouth Korea has launched its F-1-D digital nomad visa, effective June 30, allowing remote workers to reside in the country for up to three ...
13 Jul, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Planning to attend an event in Germany? Here's how to apply for the right visaTravellers to Germany for events may need a Schengen visa. This visa allows stays up to ninety days within a 180-day period. Applicants mus...
11 Jul, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
New Zealand to shift Group, Tour Escort visitor visa applications to enhanced online system from August 24New Zealand will transition visitor visa applications to an enhanced online system. This move is part of a broader initiative to modernize ...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.06 AM IST