Bharatiya boorish brats over the worldThe growing trend of disruptive antics by Indian tourists overseas has sparked concerns. Flash mobs at airports and careless littering in b...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.28 AM IST
Trump govt’s new green card rules leave many questions unansweredA new USCIS policy memo is causing confusion for immigrants seeking green cards in the US. Immigration officers will now apply closer discr...
27 May, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
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...
25 May, 2026, 10.58 AM 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
Visiting Thailand? Here’s how to complete the compulsory digital arrival cardThailand now requires all foreign visitors to complete a digital arrival card online before entering. This new Thailand Digital Arrival Car...
11 May, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
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...
02 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
This Indian city could help you secure a US visa interview fasterUS visa interview wait times vary significantly across Indian cities as of April 2026. Chennai offers the quickest access for visitor visas...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Trump's 'gold card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House saysPresident Donald Trump's 'gold card' visa program, requiring a $1 million investment for legal U.S. residency, has seen one approval. Comme...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
US Visa Bulletin May 2026: Green Card backlog for Indians remains high; EB-5 may see cut-off rollbackThe US Visa Bulletin for May 2026 shows little movement in green card categories for Indians, with long backlogs continuing across family- ...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
How priority dates and cross-chargeability affect your Green Card timelineIndian nationals working in the U.S. often face long waits for green cards due to visa quotas. A priority date determines one's place in li...
07 Apr, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Applying for a US visa? This Indian city could get you an interview sooner than othersUS visa wait times in India show significant variation. Visitor visa appointments can take up to nine months in cities like Mumbai. New Del...
30 Mar, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Visa time for Europe-bound travellers unlikely to fly soonThe European Union announced Monday that, according to the new "cascade" regime, Indians can now be issued long-term, multi-entry Schengen ...
24 Apr, 2024, 10.28 AM IST
Thailand advises Indians to obtain visas from embassy or consulate to avoid long queuesThailand has opened its borders to tourism and the number of passengers and tourists at Bangkok airport has increased leading to long passe...
28 Nov, 2022, 11.11 AM IST
Will Indians soon see light at the end of the long Green Card tunnel?The green card backlog touched 800,000 in 2019, with over 60% of these being Indians. On Dec. 2, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed a legislation...
13 Mar, 2021, 11.31 AM IST
Trips to Thailand just got easier with online visa on arrival systemIf you are planning a trip to Thailand, save yourself some hassle and complete your visa on arrival formalities online.
17 Dec, 2015, 08.37 AM IST
Immigration queues may soon get shorterHome Ministry has started the process for recruitment of more immigration officials. The induction will result in reduction in queues at th...
08 Nov, 2015, 10.23 AM IST
Australia eases tourist visa rules for parents of its citizens, permanent residentsAustralian government today relaxed tourist visa rules for parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents to enable them to visit t...
04 Sep, 2012, 02.36 PM IST