One in six Indian Schengen visa applications were rejected in 2025 — these countries denied the mostIn 2025, over 181,000 Schengen visa applications from India were rejected, resulting in a 15.8% non-issuance rate. While India was a major ...
30 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
US exhausts EB-2 green card quota for India in FY2026US State Department has announced a halt on EB-2 Green Card issuances for Indian applicants. All available visas for fiscal year 2026 are n...
27 May, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
H-1B chill sets in; Flipkart doubles down on ShopsyUS demand for H-1B visas has slumped to a seven-year low amid steeper costs and Trump-era policy shifts. This and more in today’s ETtech To...
26 May, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
UAE landlords can now check tenants’ credit scores before renting homes; here’s how the new system worksPrivate landlords in the UAE can now access tenant credit scores. This new system requires tenant consent through the UAE PASS digital iden...
18 May, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
US Visa Bulletin June 2026: Green card backlog worsens as EB-1, EB-2 dates move backward for IndiansThe June 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals significant setbacks for Indian applicants in employment-based green card categories, with EB-1 and EB-...
14 May, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter USThe United States is easing travel rules for World Cup fans. Foreign visitors from countries that qualified for the tournament and bought t...
14 May, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
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...
14 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Trump wants to make H-1B workers more expensive for US employersA Trump administration proposal would significantly increase H-1B visa minimum salaries, requiring entry-level software engineers in San Fr...
08 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Weight-loss drugs may also help cut alcohol intake: StudyA new study shows GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide may help reduce heavy drinking. A trial found weekly injections cut heavy drinking days by h...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
India–New Zealand sign 'once-in-a-generation' FTAIndia and New Zealand signed a “once-in-a-generation” free trade agreement on Monday that gives New Delhi duty-free access to 100% of tarif...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Explained | What’s inside India–New Zealand FTA: Tariff cuts, services push, farm safeguards & moreInd NZ FTA Agreement: India and New Zealand signed a significant free trade agreement. This pact opens doors for goods, services, and inves...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
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...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Immigrants in a spot as US looks to vet old green card approvalsUSCIS director Joseph B Edlow this weekend said the agency will reopen old cases to vet Biden-era green cards for fraud. This comes amid ti...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
US under fire for collecting $1 billion in immigration fees for stalled applicationsAmerica is facing criticism over its immigration policies. Applicants are paying fees but their cases are not being processed. Over a billi...
25 Mar, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Navigating the F1 visa crunch: Strategies for international students amidst limited slotsThe F-1 visa application process for international students is increasingly competitive due to limited availability and stricter scrutiny. ...
28 Jul, 2024, 11.35 AM IST
US student visa approval rates fall to 65%; Indians biggest winnersThe US Department of State issued over 411,000 student visas during the 2022 fiscal year (October 2021 to September 2022), up 15% from 2021...
31 Jul, 2023, 02.34 PM IST
H-1B visa approvals soar to highest in quarter to June since Trump became PresidentThe data is for the quarter ended June 30, days after Trump suspended new non-immigrant visas, including the H-1B and L-1, through a Presid...
21 Aug, 2020, 09.42 AM IST