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Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
Planning to move to Japan? Residency and PR applications may soon cost moreJapan is raising fees for foreign residents seeking to renew or change their status. New caps are set at 100,000 yen for standard permits a...
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...
France says ‘Bonjour’ to more Indian students but with a higher price tagAs visa hurdles rise in traditional study destinations, Indian students are increasingly turning to France. While easier visas and English-...
Deloitte India could lead professional services space soon: Romal ShettyDeloitte India’s leadership believes that the future of professional services will extend beyond traditional offerings to solutions, platfo...
Kuwait introduces online entry visa service for domestic driversKuwait has introduced a new online service via the "Sahel" app, allowing citizens to apply for domestic driver entry visas electronically. ...
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
H-1B and F-1 in 2026: What visa-dependent professionals need to know about long-term immigration planningRecent policy shifts have significantly narrowed the margins for H-1B and F-1 visa holders in the U.S., increasing uncertainty for families...
How merit-based scholarships are reshaping MBA destination choices for Indian applicants in 2026Indian students are increasingly financially disciplined in their pursuit of overseas education, with a strategic shift towards evaluating ...
Thailand plans to introduce a tourist entry fee for air travellersThailand's new government will introduce a 300-baht entry fee for air travelers to boost tourism revenue, with plans for land and sea entry...
Before Trump’s 100K hit, there is another fee H-1B applicants need to worry aboutThe US is imposing a new $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions starting September 21, 2025, alongside a $250 'Visa Integrity Fee' for all non-imm...
Starting tomorrow, US non-immigrant visa applicants must pay $250 'integrity fee’The United States will introduce a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee. This fee applies to non-immigrant visa applicants starting October 1, 2025....
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...
New $250 'visa integrity fee' risks deepening US tourismThe United States is set to introduce a $250 visa integrity fee in October 2025, potentially deterring overseas travelers. This increase, b...
US to triple visa cost for Indians in 2026; apply now to avoid ₹20,000 hikeTraveling to America will be more expensive for Indians. From 2026, a new Visa Integrity Fee of $250 will be added. The total visa cost wil...
US announces ‘new fees' for certain immigration benefit requestsUSCIS is set to introduce new fees for specific immigration requests, following the recent "One Big Beautiful Bill" signed by President Tru...
Massive US visa hike coming: Experts decode how it will affect Indian applicantsIndian students, tourists, business travellers, and tech professionals heading to the U.S. may soon face a sharp hike in visa costs due to ...
Could Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill drive away World Cup tourists from the US?As the U.S. prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a new immigration law introduces a $250 "visa integrity fee" for many visa applica...
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...
US piles on $250 ‘Integrity Fee’ to visa painThe U.S. has introduced a new $250 "Visa Integrity Fee" for all non-immigrant visa categories (B-1/B-2, F/M, H-1B, J), effective 2026, whic...