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
Planning to work in Germany? Here's what you need to know about the work visasGermany offers various work visas for non-EU nationals to address labor shortages, enabling them to live and work in the country. Eligibili...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM 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
'If America won't get Indian brains...': Former Meta executive and founder warns US on H1B visa, says jobs would go to Bangalore anywayA federal court struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Former Meta engineer Zach Wilson praised this, highlighting the talent pool in India....
09 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
A step-by-step guide to getting a Germany student residence permitInternational students in Germany, excluding EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, generally require a residence permit after arrival. This permit allows ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
H-1B filings rise at OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia as companies expand overseas recruitmentAI firms OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia are boosting H-1B visa applications. This comes as they compete for specialized talent. Other major ...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Trump calls court freeze on $100,000 H-1B fee ‘crazy’ and 'hurting our country'US President Donald Trump slammed federal judges for blocking his administration's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling the system "crazy". W...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM 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 lawmakers cheer as court blocks $100,000 H-1B fee in major blow to Trump visa curbsUS lawmakers welcomed a court ruling blocking a proposed USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, despite White House plans to appeal. The decision cruci...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.46 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
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful, US judge rulesA United States judge has ruled a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas unlawful. President Donald Trump had announced this fee in September. The ...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
America’s formula for attracting Indian tech talent is hard to copy, but nations are still tryingDespite growing global competition, United States continues to be the top choice for Indian tech professionals. This enduring appeal stems ...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
US visa laws do not target India; H-1B rules part of global framework, clarifies State Dept officialA senior US State Department official stated that US visa laws are applied uniformly across all countries, including India, dispelling conc...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Travel insurance versus overseas student health cover: What Indian students need to knowIndian students studying in Australia must secure Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for visa compliance and medical needs. While not man...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Want to study in Germany? Here’s how the student visa process worksInternational students planning to study in Germany require a national D visa, valid for two years with extension possibilities. Applicants...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Thailand travel may get costlier for foreign tourists. Here's whyThailand is reviewing its planned foreign tourist entry fee, potentially increasing it beyond 300 baht due to rising insurance and healthca...
31 May, 2026, 04.07 PM IST