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New Zealand student visa delays worsen for Indians as processing times jumpIndian students eyeing New Zealand education now face significantly longer visa waits, with processing times nearly doubling compared to la...
After endless wait for green card, Indian couple moves from San Francisco to settle down in Bengaluru with daughter: 'Feel we made the right decision'After spending nearly 15 years in the United States and facing years of uncertainty over their green card applications, entrepreneur Astha ...
US death tax trap: Uncle Sam's wealth puzzle leaves rich Indians worried for their kidsRich Indian families are racing to shield booming US stock portfolios from America’s 40% inheritance tax, but face complex FEMA and LRS hur...
Fall 2026 applications are underway: What Indian students should focus on beyond admissionsIndian students targeting fall 2026 international education are shifting from destination-led to purpose-led decisions, prioritizing skills...
Indian students face longer New Zealand visa delays as scrutiny risesIndian students applying for New Zealand visas are experiencing significant processing delays, with applications now taking an average of 3...
UK pushes safer immigration advice system with new public campaignThe UK's Immigration Advice Authority has launched a nationwide campaign. It urges people to check if immigration advisers are officially r...
Global degrees on Indian soil sound like a great deal, until you read the fine printIndia is now hosting foreign university campuses, a significant shift from previous years. This move aims to keep Indian students in the co...
GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore: What you need to know while choosing your investment hubIndian wealth is increasingly seeking global anchors, with GIFT City, Dubai's DIFC and Singapore emerging as key contenders. Each hub offer...
Kazakhstan’s digital leap: How Central Asia’s tech hub is shaping the future of AI and GovTechKazakhstan is emerging as a key digital hub in Central Asia, backed by a broad national push in artificial intelligence, digital governance...
Indian visitor visa wait times to Canada drop, work permits and super visas face delaysImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing times, with Indian visitor visa applicants experiencing a si...
What is the best time to apply for a Schengen visa?To apply for a Schengen Visa, it is recommended to start the process 3 to 4 weeks before your trip, or earlier for high-demand countries li...
Italy makes biometric requirement mandatory for long-term visas; international students to be affected mostItaly will require biometric data collection for all long-term Schengen visa applicants from January 2025, necessitating in-person visits f...
Why applying for a Schengen visa is 'humiliating' for IndiansGetting a US tourist visa is generally simpler than obtaining a Schengen visa for Europe. The US process involves less paperwork, thanks to...
South Africa launches 'nomad visa' for remote workersSouth Africa’s Department of Home Affairs introduces a 'nomad visa' for remote workers, with a 1 million rand income requirement. The move ...
Australia cuts down student visa processing time to 16 daysIn a bid to streamline incoming students, Australia has also announced an increase to the financial capacity requirement for international ...
Bengaluru tops online visa applications list: SurveyIT hub Bengaluru tops the list of cities in terms of online visa applications, with 22% contribution, followed by Mumbai and Delhi, accordi...
US eases visa application norms for IndiansChildren under seven years of age are not required to appear for a non-immigrant visa interview after completed visa form is submitted.
- Let US consulate in Chennai adjudicate blanket L visa applications: Report
One of the biggest challenges consular managers in India face is ensuring consistency in the standards of adjudication on H and L visas.
- Submit US non-immigrant visa applications online
With the new form, however, applicants will now submit applications via the internet, eliminating the need for paper applications. How NRIs...
- US to set up visa office in Hyderabad
US will open a visa office in Hyderabad by the year end to ease the application procedure, US Consul General David Hopper said on Friday.