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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...
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 ...
US DHS chief Mullin signals flexibility on $100,000 H-1B visa feeHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated the DHS can waive a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee in specific cases, potentially easing em...
Banks are cutting credit card perks quietly; Learn how to get more value from your walletMany banks have recently reduced credit card rewards, cashback limits, and perks, prompting cardholders to reassess their spending strategi...
China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networksChinese tech giant Tencent is enabling PayPal users to pay with QR codes across China through its WeChat Pay network. This move aims to att...
Free airport lounge access via credit cards is getting tougher as banks tighten entry rules, set minimum spending criteriaThe logic is simple: lounge access has become a heavily used perk. Banks earlier assumed that only premium customers or frequent flyers wou...
Dubai hospitality gets a nine-day breather during Eid al-Adha holidaysIn anticipation of the Eid al-Adha holidays, hotels across Dubai and Abu Dhabi are seeing a notable spike in reservations, a promising sign...
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...
Paying thousands extra has become the only way forward for many US visa applicantsPremium processing has become a necessity for many US immigration applicants due to escalating delays in standard visa and employment autho...
Credit cards for NRIs and H-1B workers: Check features, fees, documents required and benefitsNon-resident Indians can now get credit cards in India. These cards offer benefits for spending both in India and abroad. Several banks lik...
Lifetime free travel credit card offer for Eterna extended by BOBCARD till June 30, 2026; Here’s what it offersBOBCARD has extended its lifetime free offer on the ETERNA travel credit card until June 30, 2026, for new customers. This premium card pro...
What New Zealand visa fees, levies and refunds mean for applicantsNew Zealand visa applicants face mandatory application fees and potential levies, with costs varying by visa type, nationality, and locatio...
South Korea extends visa fee waiver for group tourists from India and five other countriesSouth Korea is extending its visa processing fee waiver for group tourists from India, China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Camb...
US to add hundreds of consular staff in embassies around the world to meet World Cup visa demandThe US State Department will increase staffing at selected embassies and consulates to manage a sharp rise in visa applications for the 202...
Applying for a US visa soon? Key updates every applicant must knowThe US government is tightening visa rules with stricter social media checks, a new integrity fee, and fewer interview waivers. Proposed re...
Planning a US trip? What Indian applicants must know about key visa changesIndian applicants for US visas face significant changes due to the Trump administration's policies. Starting in 2025, student visa applican...
US introduces new visa integrity fee of $250 for non-immigrantsStarting in 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will implement a $250 Visa Integrity Fee for non-immigrant visa applicants, subj...
UK waives settlement fees for bereaved partners, unveils new diplomatic visasEligible foreign nationals facing financial hardship after the death of a partner can soon apply to have their UK settlement application fe...
US launches five-week pilot programme to renew H-1B visas domestically: Check if you're eligibleLaunched on January 29, the pilot renewal programme will run till April 1. It will allow H-1B visa holders who are currently in status to r...
US increases tourist and student visa feeThe cost of obtaining tourist and student visas for the US will increase, according to the Department of State. The new fees, which will co...