RBI Repo Rate 2026: Malhotra & Co hike repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% for first time in nearly 4 years as inflation pressures buildRepo Rate Hike: The RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, its first hike in nearly four years, as rising oil prices, a weak...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Argentina citizenship by investment: $350,000 and $800,000 routes explainedArgentina is getting ready to launch its Citizenship by Investment Programme by the end of 2026. This program allows foreign investors to o...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
US green card rules challenged as USCIS tightens adjustment of status processAn important lawsuit has been initiated to contest the recent policies by USCIS that influence permanent residence applications. The guidel...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
New Zealand changes Parent Resident Visa selection process, effective todayNew Zealand has moved all valid Parent Resident Visa expressions of interest into a single pool from today. For Indian parents, around 90 p...
05 Oct, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Australia tightens student visa rules, limits dependants for international studentsAustralia has put in place stricter rules for student visas to tackle issues like visa hopping and to manage onshore applications better. P...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
"Big week ahead": Trump administration signals major action on foreign worker visasThe US Labor Department could step up enforcement of foreign worker visa programmes, with Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito signalling a...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
US imposes visa bonds of up to $20,000 on 50 countries; is India on the updated list?The US has expanded its visa bond programme to citizens of 50 countries, requiring some B1/B2 applicants to post bonds of $10,000, $15,000 ...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Foreign nationals don't have inherent right to seek entry into India: Delhi HCDelhi High Court has ruled that foreign nationals do not have an inherent right to enter India. The court stated that holding a visa does n...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
US raises select immigration fees for FY 2027, new charges from October 16US Citizenship and Immigration Services plans to increase certain immigration application fees starting October 16, 2026. The new fees refl...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
US to double EB-5 visa fees from November 30: What it means for Indian investors seeking green cardNew fees for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program will be effective from November 30, 2026. Investors using the regional-centre route will s...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
US Visa Bulletin October 2026: Some Indians get green card relief as new US fiscal year begins, but many remain stuckThe October Visa Bulletin brings forward movement for Indian green card applicants as the US starts its new fiscal year. EB-1 and EB-4 fina...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
US revokes over 250,000 visas under Trump administration; 2,300 linked to birth tourismThe US State Department has revoked more than 250,000 visas due to violations of visa conditions and related criminal activities. This acti...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
India's net claims of non-residents rise to USD 220.3 billion in June 2026: RBINet claims of non-residents on India increased significantly in the first quarter of FY26-27. The rise was driven by an increase in externa...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Anti-South Asian hate surges in US, Indians targeted over H-1B visas: CSOH reportAnti-South Asian hate incidents in the United States have significantly increased, especially targeting Indian-Americans and their visa sta...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Visa and Mastercard $167.5M ATM settlement: Who qualifies, how to claim and key deadlinesA landmark settlement has been reached in the United States, with Visa and Mastercard agreeing to pay $167.5 million over ATM surcharges. E...
29 Sep, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
New Zealand family visa application to move to enhanced online system from November 16New Zealand plans to move specific temporary entry visa applications to a new Immigration Online system. This transition will occur on Nove...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Singapore population hits record 6.21 million, driven by rise in foreign residentsSingapore's population grew by 1.6% in June, reaching a new high of 6.21 million individuals. The increase was primarily fueled by a 3.7% r...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST