Welcome to Trump’s America, where the visa dream is getting harder to keep alivePresident Trump's second term is tightening legal immigration pathways, including student visas and green card applications. New policies r...
25 May, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
The $138 bn buffer: India’s most visible export can rescue the rupeeIndia is considering a policy push to accelerate overseas deployment of skilled workers as part of a broader strategy to support the rupee ...
19 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Thailand plans stricter visa rules across categories; may scrap 60-day visa-free stay for touristsThailand is set to tighten visa rules for foreign visitors, reviewing all major categories to prioritize tourist "quality" over quantity. T...
12 May, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
H-1B techie in US had to choose between his children's future and dying mother in India. Trapped by visa rules, he could not see his mother: 'No human being should ever face this'A tech professional in the US faced a heartbreaking choice. He could not travel to India for his mother's final days due to visa stamping d...
04 May, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
US tightens visa interviews for non-immigrants, adds new asylum-related questionsAmerica has introduced new screening questions for visa applicants. These questions aim to identify individuals who might seek asylum after...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore: What you need to know while choosing your investment hubIndian wealth is increasingly seeking global anchors, with GIFT City, Dubai's DIFC and Singapore emerging as key contenders. Each hub offer...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Japan to tighten screening for residency status of foreign workers on transfer visasJapan is strengthening its screening for foreign employees transferring within companies. Stricter checks on work history and tax complianc...
07 Apr, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Indian students enrolment to US institutions drops by 6.9%: Govt in RSMore than 3.5 lakh Indian students are studying in the US. This number has dropped by 6.9 percent. Stricter visa rules and higher rejection...
02 Apr, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
H-1B visas to undergo key changes from April 1: Here’s what to knowStarting April 1, 2026, USCIS will implement significant H-1B visa changes, including stricter form requirements and a shift to a wage-base...
31 Mar, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
US to increase visa scrutiny after review finds screening gapsUSCIS has tightened immigration applicant screening and vetting after identifying significant gaps that allowed unqualified individuals to ...
31 Mar, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
US to expand social media checks to more visa categories from March 30The United States is expanding its visa screening to include social media and online presence checks for several additional visa categories...
26 Mar, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
US issues fewer visas in 2025 as India and China bear the bruntIndia and China faced the biggest impact from stricter US immigration rules. Fewer visas were issued in early 2025 compared to the previous...
23 Mar, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
US consulate in Chennai reopens, resumes visa processing servicesThe US Consulate General in Chennai announced on Thursday, October 23, 2025, that it has reopened and restarted visa application processing...
23 Oct, 2025, 11.35 AM IST
US Embassy warns visa holders, says 'Will revoke their visas and deport them if...'The U.S. Embassy in India on Saturday issued a strong advisory to visa holders, warning that American visa screening continues even after a...
12 Jul, 2025, 05.27 PM IST
‘Make your social media profiles public immediately’, US tells all student visa applicantsThe US Embassy in India implements stricter visa checks. These checks affect student and exchange visitors. Applicants must make social med...
23 Jun, 2025, 04.53 PM IST
What is social media vetting? The new policy that could decide international students’ futures in the USThe US State Department has suspended student visa processing globally, as directed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This action precedes...
28 May, 2025, 06.49 PM IST
Enhanced social media vetting for student and exchange visas - What you need to knowThe State Department's new social media screening measures affect F-1, M-1, and J-1 visa applicants, requiring mandatory reviews under cert...
04 Apr, 2025, 11.51 AM IST